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Carolyn harnesses her anxiety and transforms it into something positive during Jackson's end of year tests. Plus, how to talk to your kids if someone in the family is battling a serious illness.

Carolyn is barely making it through kindergarten. Should you not have a birthday party if you can't invite the whole class? All this and more on the Young Family Podcast

Erik gives an odd answer when he is asked where babies come from. Also, the Youngs pontificate on the abstract nature of Santa.

Carolyn and Erik are already having an obnoxious reaction to their 5 year old son's grades. Also, special contributor Gloria Young (AKA Erik's Mom/unofficial mom of the internet) shares her masterful manifesto on parenting in her piece 'Parenting Against All Odds'

The Youngs put the their first kid in kindergarten. Tears were shed. Feelings were felt. Now they're ready to break it all down from car lines and lunches to supply shopping and parents-only WhatsApp groups. It's the Young Family Podcast back-to-school special 2021.

The Youngs went on an above-average staycation and now feel compelled to share hot tips on how they pulled it off. Speaking of tips, TBC debuts a new segment plus: the importance of a good baby sitter and why the Youngs never use them.

The pet-less Young family is suddenly propositioned with not one, but TWO animals. Strategic analysis ensues. Plus, a dad is shamed on Reddit for not insisting his daughter invite a bully to her birthday party.

With what feels like a COVID-powered baby boom upon us, TBC and Erik give their best advice to new parents and parents who haven't had a newborn for a while. Plus, a long-awaited, highly-anticipated urination conversation.

TBC conducted major social media research in pursuit of knowing what mothers really want this Mother's Day. Also, what do you do when your kid wants to quit an extra curricular activity?

Should children should earn money for doing things around the house? Plus, Carolyn and Erik take a deep dive into the Might Ducks reboot on Disney+ including the show's most controversial decision.

Erik is gone on a business trip while TBC test drives single parent life for a week with fascinating results. Plus, a Tik Tok mom fires shots against Pintrest Moms who she claims have raised the bar too high.

Is SeaWorld Orlando a good place to go with your kids? Carolyn F**KIN hates when she has to go full Karen at the drive-thru. Plus, email!

How presumptive should parents be in assuming their children have inherited their mental health conditions? Email. Plus, an intense review of the gluten-free Oreo.

The Youngs have discovered a shockingly effective way to manage their family ...that leaves Carolyn struggling with feelings of guilt. Plus, a work from home analysis email from one of the show's most famous listeners.

A crash course in how *not* to raise a picky eater. Plus, what do you do when your two-year-old wants a "lower back tattoo" just like yours?

Erik goes to local elementary schools to check #vibes. Carolyn never sees the light of day. Plus, emails as the court of public opinion on "The Dodgeball Story"

Erik plays an aggressive game of dodge ball with a 7 year old. A COVID Christmas tale and final reflections on 2020 FINALLY ending.

You can quarantine your Elf On The Shelf now! Plus, Thanksgiving 2020 and TBC F^%KING HATES volatility in Christmas deals but yet, has begun to embrace her inner "Karen"...

Let your kids eat ALL the Halloween candy! The Youngs saw Santa and it was weird, but not because of COVID, really. Plus, emails!

When you find your kids' speech quirks a little too adorable. A tough look at tougher discipline. And results on the 'Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween Movie?' debate. Music credit: 'Bent' by Ghost Party plays at 6:13 mark. Check em out. They cool.