Things Change, And That's Okay
b'Sometimes all the "treasure every moment, Mama" content can make us feel like it\'s all downhill from here, that each year of parenting becomes a little less special.\\nThis suspicion is confirmed when we\'re with our little ones at the grocery store and an older woman takes us in, nods knowingly, then says with a raised eyebrow, "Just you wait."\\nBut wait for what? Does only peril and sass-mouth lie ahead?\\nIn this episode we discuss how parenting changes, and why that change is not to be feared or resisted. Some things honestly change for the better. Some things for sure you miss. But all change is absolutely, totally okay.\\nFor more on this topic, and in particular the answers to "yes but when does it change for the EASIER?", check out our episode Your Life Begins Again When... (The Second Half of Parenting)\\nSpecial thanks to this month\'s sponsors:\\nAthletic Greens supports your sleep quality, energy, immune system, and more with just one scoop per day. Get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs at athleticgreens.com/laughing.\\nBedtime Stories with Netflix Jr. is a new podcast that will lull your kids to sleep with 15-minute stories featuring their favorite Netflix Jr. characters! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.\\nBetabrand has reinvented comfort and style with their Dress Yoga Pants, and we love ours! Get 30% off your first order when you go to Betabrand.com/LAUGHING.\\nBetterhelp Start taking charge of your mental health\\u2013 no matter where you live! Go to\\xa0betterhelp.com/fresh\\xa0to get 10% off your first month of counseling.\\nDaily Harvest delivers delicious harvest bowls, flatbreads, smoothies, and more built on organic fruits and vegetables. Go to dailyharvest.com/laughing to get up to $40 off your first box!\\nflowkey lets you learn piano at your own pace. Go to flowkey.com/whatfreshhell to receive 7 days of Flowkey Premium for free and 20% off the first year of an annual subscription.\\xa0\\nIndeed guarantees you\'ll find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements-- or else you don\'t pay! Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit through March 31st at indeed.com/laughing.\\nKiwiCo\\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun. Get 50% off your first month at\\xa0kiwico.com\\xa0with the code\\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\\nMembrasin\\xa0is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically-proven feminine moisture formula. Go to\\xa0membrasinlife.com\\xa0to find out more and use the code FRESH10 to get 10% off.\\nParade underwear and loungewear are sustainable, size-inclusive, comfortable and fantastic! Go to Parade.com/laughing and use the code LAUGHING for 20% off your first order.\\xa0\\nPeloton has a workout for every goal, day, and mood: everything from boxing and dance cardio to yoga and meditation. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.\\nProse\\xa0now makes supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of hair shedding. Get your free in-depth consultation and 15% off your custom hair supplements at\\xa0prose.com/laughing.\\xa0\\nSchool Toolbox makes shopping for school supplies for your kids easier\\u2013 and also creates fundraising opportunities for your school! Find out more at schooltoolbox.com/whatfreshhell.\\nStrollerCoaster is a podcast for parents of kids of all ages created by Munchkin, the most loved baby brand in the world.\\xa0Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.\\nThrive Causemetics are high-performing beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/whatfreshhell.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'