Why Is This a Thing?

In this listener-driven episode, we release a collective primal mom scream--from prairie dresses (no one looks good in them!) to thank you cards (I'm going to immediately throw it away) to school theme days (dress like your favorite endangered species???), there are plenty of things moms feel should be done away with for good. This week, you'll find you're not alone in your desire to get rid of the things that just should NOT be things.

In this episode, Amy and Margaret hear from listeners who are fed up with:

• Crop tops for children
• Summer camp signups
• Dinosaurs

...and so many more!

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