In today's episode, both hosts share thoughts on Laura's recent Vanderhakcs post on her favorite habits to embrace for the new years, and add a twist -- the very best habits to AVOID!

in the Q&A, a listener wonders about skiing as an adult - how hard is it to learn? Can one still have fun on a family ski vacation if they did not grow up skiing?

In today's episode, both hosts share thoughts on Laura's recent Vanderhakcs post on her favorite habits to embrace for the new years, and add a twist -- the very best habits to AVOID! in the Q&amp;A, a listener wonders about skiing as an adult - how hard is it to learn? Can one still have fun on a family ski vacation if they did not grow up skiing?

Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.

Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.

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Tiny Habits to Embrace and Avoid in 2026 EP 442

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah chat about all things meal planning! They open with takes on recent food trends (protein + fiber, anyone?) and then move to a detailed discussion of their current meal planning practices, struggles, and victories. They cover shopping, non-dinner meals, school lunches and more.

In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips getting tiny humans (think toddlers and below!) out the door.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah chat about all things meal planning! They open with takes on recent food trends (protein + fiber, anyone?) and then move to a detailed discussion of their current meal planning practices, struggles, and victories. They cover shopping, non-dinner meals, school lunches and more. In the Q&amp;A, a listener asks for tips getting tiny humans (think toddlers and below!) out the door.

Meal Planning: The Perennial Challenge EP 474

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura share their thoughts on whether they'd ever be up for long-haul travel with kids, and share memories of longer trips in the past.

Then, Elisabeth Frost joins Sarah to provide her fascinating perspective on a months-long European adventure she recently completed with her 2 school-aged children, including an entire semester out of 'regular' school and visiting over 10 countries!

Find more from Elisabeth at optimisticmusings.com!

Additional resources from Elisabeth:
Her website/blog: optimisticmusings.com
Patreon Community: patreon.com/LighthouseKeeper
Planning summary post we chatted about during the podcast episode: https://optimisticmusings.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip/
And this category link contains all the travel posts from the full 110 days in Europe (87 and counting)! https://optimisticmusings.com/category/travel/euro-adventure/

In the Q&A, a listener wonders about how to set household policies on swearing. What do Laura and Sarah do?

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura share their thoughts on whether they'd ever be up for long-haul travel with kids, and share memories of longer trips in the past. Then, Elisabeth Frost joins Sarah to provide her fascinating perspective on a months-long European adventure she recently completed with her 2 school-aged children, including an entire semester out of 'regular' school and visiting over 10 countries! Find more from Elisabeth at <a href="https://optimisticmusings.com/">optimisticmusings.com</a>! Additional resources from Elisabeth: Her website/blog: <a href="https://optimisticmusings.com/">optimisticmusings.com</a> Patreon Community: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LighthouseKeeper">patreon.com/LighthouseKeeper</a> Planning summary post we chatted about during the podcast episode: <a href="https://optimisticmusings.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip/">https://optimisticmusings.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip/</a> And this category link contains all the travel posts from the full 110 days in Europe (87 and counting)! <a href="https://optimisticmusings.com/category/travel/euro-adventure/">https://optimisticmusings.com/category/travel/euro-adventure/</a> In the Q&amp;A, a listener wonders about how to set household policies on swearing. What do Laura and Sarah do?

Around the World with Kids: A Semester-Long Travel Adventure with Elisabeth Frost EP 473

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Is it possible that there have been NINE previous back to school episodes? 2017's version may have featured preschoolers (and multiple children not yet born!) -- back to school has definitely been a journey, and the adventure looks different every time!

This year, Laura and Sarah have kids ranging from 1st grade to college sophomore. They share notes on re-entry, from anticipated morning schedules to trepidations about new levels.

In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips on NOT forgetting about things you'd like to think about in the future.

Is it possible that there have been NINE previous back to school episodes? 2017's version may have featured preschoolers (and multiple children not yet born!) -- back to school has definitely been a journey, and the adventure looks different every time! This year, Laura and Sarah have kids ranging from 1st grade to college sophomore. They share notes on re-entry, from anticipated morning schedules to trepidations about new levels. In the Q&amp;A, a listener asks for tips on NOT forgetting about things you'd like to think about in the future.

10th Annual Back to School Bonanza! EP 472

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Tiny Habits to Embrace and Avoid in 2026 EP 442

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