Parenting By The Pint
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Two life-long friends (Kara and Lauryn) get together once a week to sample beer from our "brewery of the week" and chat about our life experiences. We share stories about our kids, travels, jobs, and even touch on world events and pop culture.
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Mom Knows Best
April 16, 2024 12:38 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBWe're sampling two beers from Maui Brewing while we talk about a matter near and dear to our hearts: always being right! Just kidding! But seriously, we do share some wisdom we have tried to impart to our children.
Just the Two of Us
March 19, 2024 12:24 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWe are so excited to share our thought process while planning a trip together! Lauryn and I have been dying to spend some time one on one and we cannot wait to go! We paired this conversation with our annual tasting of a Bourbon County Variant from 2023.
I am Woman
February 20, 2024 13:29 - 1 hour - 116 MBHear me roar! We're sampling some old favorites while discussing a topic that is extremely relevant these days: Taylor is at football games! OMG!
Cults and cocktails
January 30, 2024 13:31 - 37 minutes - 69 MBYou didn't see this one coming...that's all I'm gonna say...
Healing Waters
January 16, 2024 16:40 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBBirthday celebrations might be your favorite thing or just a painful reminder of getting older. But Kara and Lauryn are here to share some of their favorite birthday traditions and ideas for kids and grown ups while sampling two beers from Abita Brewing.
The Trust Tree
December 21, 2023 13:31 - 50 minutes - 92 MBLate but not gone! Here's another for you to enjoy where we sample two beers from Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, Florida and talk about trusting people with our kids. It's tricky, but we all need someone to be with them when we need to be away.
No Restrictions?
December 05, 2023 13:36 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBHow do you know your kids are safe online? Phew! That's a tough one. We'll share our thoughts on this ever-present and complicated topic while we sample two brews from Seedz Brewing in Union Pier, Michigan.
The Prospect of Exhaustion
November 14, 2023 13:31 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThe holidays are fast approaching and we are already feeling the weight. With Thanksgiving, some birthday milestones, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there's a lot on our plates. We'll share out plans, tips on survival (ahem, beer!), and some gift ideas while sampling two brews from Alesmith Brewing in San Diego, California
Charity Beers
October 31, 2023 12:48 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBWe're sharing some great beers that support great charities! Cheers to all!
All the Things!
October 17, 2023 15:21 - 57 minutes - 106 MBHere we go! On the road again! We have been making little road trips a lot lately and were inspired to share some tips and tricks to traveling with kids. From little babies to tweens, we share it all and sample two beers from Topsy Turvy Brewery in Geneva, Wisconsin.
Palate Cleanse (part one?)
October 03, 2023 12:31 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBWill there be more of these? I don't know. But there is one episode about conspiracy theories and you're about to listen to it. Ponder the unlikely possibilities we present while we sample two beers from Flipside Brewing in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Travel is Essential!
September 19, 2023 12:40 - 58 minutes - 108 MBWe traveled hard this summer and here's the episode to prove it! We also sampled two beers from Northwoods Brewing in Northwood, New Hampshire while sharing all our summer travel fun!
It Begins Again
September 05, 2023 12:31 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIt's another cocktail episode. Hear about some of our favorite mixed drinks while we chat about the start of another school year!
Baby Won’t You Drive My Car
August 22, 2023 12:29 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBWe have all had car troubles at some point, right? Well listen to us share ours while sampling two brews from Indeed Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Kids Are Back!
August 08, 2023 13:06 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBWe made you wait on this one! Mostly because summer is always chaos for us. But lucky for you, you get a chaotic kids episode to get you pumped for them going back to school! They reflect on their summers and sample chocolate from all over the world!
I want a Cow-nicorn
July 11, 2023 12:33 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBWe're revisiting Karben 4 this week because we needed more time to enjoy the amazing can art! Plus we'll talk about a much avoided subject: co-sleeping.
The Lasso Way
June 27, 2023 12:35 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MBGood sportsmanship: how do you stop being a sore loser? We'll try and get to the bottom of this while enjoying two beers from Urban Chestnut in St. Louis, Missouri
Rinse and Repeat
June 13, 2023 12:18 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBWe're back on bullying. As kids get older and with the amount of technology we have today, this is only going to get more complicated. We'll talk about its impact on us right now while drinking two brews from Evil Twin Brewing in New York.
Keep the change ya filthy animal!
May 30, 2023 12:16 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBWhen is it ok to leave kids home alone? For how long? We're approaching the time in our kids lives when we feel like everyone might need a bit more freedom. We'll dive into this subject while drinking two beers from Brothership Brewing in Mokena, Illinois.
Mixed bag
May 24, 2023 12:35 - 56 minutes - 104 MBEmotional reactions with kids are always a surprise right? They cry when you tell them you have to leave for a birthday party to arrive on time, but just sit there stone faced while you sob through the opening to the movie Up. Lauryn and Kara try to wade through this mystery while also enjoying random mixed drinks they felt like trying.
So much to do!
May 16, 2023 12:33 - 52 minutes - 96 MBThe to-do list never gets shorter, does it? Once you cross something off, another thing takes its place. We'll chat about trying to get through some of that while sipping on two beers from Big Muddy Brewing in Murphysboro, Illinois.
It Looks Fine!
May 09, 2023 12:31 - 59 minutes - 110 MBOh personal style...has anyone really figured this out? We'll sample two beers from Three Floyds Brewing in Munster, IN while we try and figure out the styles our kids enjoy.
Would it Kill You to Wash Your Hands?
May 02, 2023 12:31 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBWe're back on hygiene each year presents new challenges in this area. We'll sample two beers from O'Fallon Brewing and ask ourselves why we still have to yell about brushing teeth and washing hands.
A break after a long day
April 25, 2023 12:31 - 59 minutes - 109 MBSometimes all we need at the end of a long day is a beer, right? Well take that break with us while we sample two brews from Off Square Brewing in Crown Point, Indiana and chat about all the preparation we do when we are about to take a LONG break (AKA a vacation)
Ah! Mi Scusi!
April 18, 2023 12:34 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBIt's time for another vacation episode. Lauryn reflects on her recent trip while Kara talks about her big summer trip with the family. We'll share advice and plans while enjoying two beers from Lauryn's journey by Grand Canyon Brewing in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Come At Me Bro!
April 11, 2023 12:33 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBAh the drama! Why do we face so much of it in our lives and how can we minimize it? We'll ponder that while enjoying two beers from 903 brewers in Sherman, Texas.
It’s for you!
March 28, 2023 12:31 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's a kids and cell phones episode you guys! We'll sample two beers from Lo-Rez Brewing from Chicago while we chat about the perfect time to get your kids a phone!
Brighten It Up!
March 21, 2023 12:31 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIt's time for Beermosas people! Hear about everything we love in the world of TV and movies while we sample Lauryn's unique interpretation of this drink!
This Beer Tastes Like Candy!
March 15, 2023 01:19 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBWhy don't we eat while we drink beer more often?! Listen to this off the wall episode while we also share some of our favorites home made foods!
Peace and Quiet
March 07, 2023 13:31 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBIt's time for another Bourbon County episode! We'll sample another unique variant of this historically significant brew while we chat about our favorite ways to socialize as the years have gone by.
Dynamic Beer, Dynamic Relationships
February 28, 2023 13:31 - 56 minutes - 103 MBHow do you relate to you customers or clients? How do you relate to your coworkers? Do you keep it professional? Is small talk dead? We'll weigh in while sampling two beers from Victory Brewing in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Any Publicity is Good Publicity
February 21, 2023 13:31 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBBrewdog Brewing has an interesting story. Hear all about it while we sample their beers and continue our discussion about discipline. This time we'll focus on how other parents handle it and what we do when faced with disciplining someone's else child.
You Attract More Bees with Honey
February 16, 2023 14:42 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBDiscipline is something every parent deals with and everybody handles it differently. Hear our take while we enjoy two beers from Dogfish Head Brewing in Milton, Delaware.
To all the jobs I’ve known and loved...
February 07, 2023 13:31 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MBEveryone has had odd jobs at some point in their life. Ours are nothing remarkable, but you'll get to hear about all of them (well, there might be one or two thrilling tales) while we sample two beers from Stevens Point Brewery in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Make UpTutorial
January 31, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour - 133 MBNo this is not an actual episode about how to do your make up. I don't imagine we'll ever feature that topic, but we do discuss make up and other "age appropriate" activities. Ponder that while also hearing our take on two beers from Young Blood Brewing in Madison, Wisconsin.
Are You Receiving Me?
January 24, 2023 13:31 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBIt's be awhile since we have had a new episode come out. Family responsibilities, holiday plans, and various other complexities got in our way. But now we're back and things are better! In this episode, we'll sample two beers from Southern Tier Brewing in Lakewood, NY and chat about some of our favorite decorating tips!
Smile More!
December 06, 2022 13:31 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBDon't you just love showing off your pearly whites? Some do, and some don't. We finally got around to talking about our feelings on dental care and the dentist and we know you've been dying to hear all about it! At the same time, we'll ruin our teeth with some delightful brews by White Oak Brewing in Normal, Illinois.
Sitting Around A Fire
November 29, 2022 13:31 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWhat do you like to do on a cold winter's night? Lauryn and Kara list their favorite activities while sipping on a few brews from Blind Pig Brewing in Champaign, Illinois
You Win Some, You Lose Some
November 15, 2022 13:35 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBHow has it taken this long to feature Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove, IL?! We both asked this question before recording this one. We'll sample two of their brews while chatting (AGAIN!?) about teachers. This one's different, I promise.
Not Swinging to The Hudson Valley!
November 08, 2022 13:33 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBWell, maybe I'd take a train out there...but if I did, I'd try some Equilibrium beers. We sampled two beers from the Hudson Valley, NY brewery while chatting about our interactions with other people's parents.
YOU’RE DRINKING AGAIN?!
November 01, 2022 12:31 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBAh consequences! They always seem to sneak up on you don't they? The goal is you learn from your mistakes, right? We drank two beers from Mobcraft in Milwaukee, Wisconsin while weighing in on all the lessons we have learned along the way.
Not Effing Bad!
October 25, 2022 12:31 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MBTravel down to Effingham, Illinois with us, friends and enjoy two beers from Effing Brew Company. We had fun drinking their beers while chatting about our favorite (and least favorite) books.
A Little Bit Hazy
October 18, 2022 12:58 - 57 minutes - 105 MBHow have we come so far without recognizing Sierra Nevada Brewing from Chico, California?! We'll sample two of their beers while chatting about some of our best gifts suggestions.
Saved by the Bell
October 11, 2022 12:30 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBYou ever go up into the "UP?" Are you a Yooper? It's your best chance to try Upper Hand Brewing from Escanaba, MI. If you have time for the trip, maybe you have time to listen to us talk about how we manage our time!
Take Me Out to the Brewery
October 04, 2022 12:31 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBWho doesn't love the baseball/beer combo?! Well you should stop by Broken Bat Brewing in Milwaukee, WI if that's your thing! We sampled two of their beers while chatting about trying new things!
I Don’t Wanna Grow Up...
September 27, 2022 12:31 - 54 minutes - 100 MBI'm a Toys R Us Kid! Right?! I wish. Listen to us share our childhood dream jobs and what we hope to be when we finally do grow up! We'll sample two brews from O'So Brewing in Plover, Wisconsin while figuring out what the future holds!
Little Fall Plans
September 20, 2022 12:31 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBSometimes we have big plans and sometimes they are little, but hopefully they are always fun! We'll go through our fall game plan while enjoying a little brewery called Half Moon from Kokomo, Indiana.
Bombers and Babies
September 13, 2022 12:31 - 1 hour - 151 MBAll the episodes are special, but this one is extra special! Today Gabriel from Half Acre Brewing in Chicago joins us to share his story! We sample a couple of Half Acre's finest brews while hearing about founding a brewery and raising a family!
Emotional Support Beer
August 30, 2022 12:28 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBWho is on your list for emotional support? Is it one person? A group? A select few that specialize in certain parts of your life? We'll share who is on our list while sampling two beers from Broad Leaf Brewing in Kentwood, Michigan.
Farmhouse is the Charcuterie of Beer
August 17, 2022 00:31 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBWe are continuing our journey around Lake Michigan and making a stop at Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We'll sample some VERY interesting flavors and chat about hobbies and secret talents.