Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In this episode recorded together, Sarah and Laura answer a variety of questions from Patreon + Instagram!

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In this episode recorded together, Sarah and Laura answer a variety of questions from Patreon + Instagram! Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own family biking habits. Then, attorney and DC-dweller Sonja Ralston joins Sarah to share her story of how their family got into cargo biking - a way to avoid parking woes, lower the family's carbon footprint, build in some outdoor time every day, get in some daily movement, and more. Some useful links shared by Sonja: Article mentioned by Sonja: https://slate.com/business/2023/06/e-bike-buying-changed-my-life.html A great e-bike buying guide that recently made the rounds in our biking community; discusses cargo bikes on slides 13, 15, 17: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KSB5rYiJlXgCRzQmd8dtzWzN7fodlIA8pxlwQ-jp-8s/edit (it's also linked in Dan's article)  DC Family Biking Facebook group mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646044372194372/   For a quick visual of the different kinds of family biking setups, this video from our monthly neighborhood ride in April is pretty good: https://twitter.com/MarkSussman_/status/1670038128944398336?s=20 (we pass by at the :20-:22 mark) In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura discuss tips for a common parenting dilemma - how to get kids to take medicine (ie, antibiotics) without a battle? Episode Sponsors: Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own family biking habits. Then, attorney and DC-dweller Sonja Ralston joins Sarah to share her story of how their family got into cargo biking - a way to avoid parking woes, lower the family's carbon footprint, build in some outdoor time every day, get in some daily movement, and more.

Some useful links shared by Sonja:

Article mentioned by Sonja:https://slate.com/business/2023/06/e-bike-buying-changed-my-life.html

A great e-bike buying guide that recently made the rounds in our biking community; discusses cargo bikes on slides 13, 15, 17: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KSB5rYiJlXgCRzQmd8dtzWzN7fodlIA8pxlwQ-jp-8s/edit (it's also linked in Dan's article)

DC Family Biking Facebook group mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/groups/646044372194372/

For a quick visual of the different kinds of family biking setups, this video from our monthly neighborhood ride in April is pretty good:https://twitter.com/MarkSussman_/status/1670038128944398336?s=20 (we pass by at the :20-:22 mark)

In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura discuss tips for a common parenting dilemma - how to get kids to take medicine (ie, antibiotics) without a battle?

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Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof

Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!

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Cindy Everett has a big job (CFO) and little kids (3 + 5) -- but she still makes time for some fascinating and unusual hobbies, from architecture to WWE wrestling! She chats with Laura about family logistics, making time for what she loves, and more in this fun episode.

In the Q&A, a listener ponders taking a remote position with a company based on another time zone. Things to consider?

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Cindy Everett has a big job (CFO) and little kids (3 + 5) -- but she still makes time for some fascinating and unusual hobbies, from architecture to WWE wrestling! She chats with Laura about family logistics, making time for what she loves, and more in this fun episode. In the Q&A, a listener ponders taking a remote position with a company based on another time zone. Things to consider? Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This topic is frequently requested, so Laura and Sarah are here today to discuss many aspects about having >2 children! They discuss cost, logistical issues, career considerations (spoiler: both believe you can have multiple kids AND a big/meaningful career!), and some positive aspects of having a more crowded dinner table! In the Q&A, they address a listener looking for kid-friendly packing tips! Episode Sponsors: ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This topic is frequently requested, so Laura and Sarah are here today to discuss many aspects about having >2 children! They discuss cost, logistical issues, career considerations (spoiler: both believe you can have multiple kids AND a big/meaningful career!), and some positive aspects of having a more crowded dinner table!

In the Q&A, they address a listener looking for kid-friendly packing tips!

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Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!

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In this mid-year check in episode (now a BOBW tradition!), Sarah and Laura review progress on their 2023 goals, from work to fitness to family and more. Both refer to the 2023 annual goals episode - if you're curious, you can find that episode linked here: https://lauravanderkam.com/2022/12/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-2023-goals/ In the Q&A, they answer a question on babysitter onboarding. Book Sarah mentioned in love of the week: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Episode Sponsors: Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/bestof -- check it out today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this mid-year check in episode (now a BOBW tradition!), Sarah and Laura review progress on their 2023 goals, from work to fitness to family and more. Both refer to the 2023 annual goals episode - if you're curious, you can find that episode linked here:

https://lauravanderkam.com/2022/12/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-2023-goals/

In the Q&A, they answer a question on babysitter onboarding.

Book Sarah mentioned in love of the week: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

Episode Sponsors:

Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof

Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!

Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/bestof -- check it out today!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.