A parents’ night out can get a couple away from the house without getting them out of parenting mode. Alyson Schafer helps identify what makes that break an investment in the relationship. When dinner becomes another conversation about the children’s schedules, what has actually changed?

The pressure to give kids every advantage can fill the calendar and squeeze out ordinary family life. Lessons, practices and homework all have their place, but what gets lost between the handoffs? Alyson challenges the idea that enrichment always means another organised activity.

A New York program prompts a question closer to home: who could be part of a family’s village? From other parents to a simple evening together, support does not have to begin with something elaborate. What might become easier when connection gets its own space on the calendar?

Topics: Parents’ night out, couple connection, overscheduling, community support, family play

GUEST: Alyson Schafer | http://alysonschafer.com | @‌alysonschafer

Originally aired on 2026-10-07

A parents&rsquo; night out can get a couple away from the house without getting them out of parenting mode. Alyson Schafer helps identify what makes that break an investment in the relationship. When dinner becomes another conversation about the children&rsquo;s schedules, what has actually changed?
The pressure to give kids every advantage can fill the calendar and squeeze out ordinary family life. Lessons, practices and homework all have their place, but what gets lost between the handoffs? Alyson challenges the idea that enrichment always means another organised activity.
A New York program prompts a question closer to home: who could be part of a family&rsquo;s village? From other parents to a simple evening together, support does not have to begin with something elaborate. What might become easier when connection gets its own space on the calendar?
Topics: Parents&rsquo; night out, couple connection, overscheduling, community support, family play
GUEST: Alyson Schafer |<a href="http://alysonschafer.com"> http://alysonschafer.com</a> | @&zwnj;alysonschafer
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-07

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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