This week, Jessica and Sonia are accidentally dressed alike—again—and immediately dive into the very serious injustice of planning a perfect all weather outfit. Jessica shares her brief journey into Facebook Dating, where the options are endless, including at least one man whose background check came with an actual mugshot. Meanwhile, Sonia has reached the “I have Googled parenting strategies because apparently five is the new fifteen” stage of motherhood. She introduces Jessica to a method of parenting that treats defiance like a tactical operation—but with compliments, connection, and significantly less emotional damage than others she's found. Sonia puts the method to the test after Annabelle swings from the antlers of a carousel deer at Funtown, while Jessica shares how she helps Hayden “push the mad out.” They also discuss the pressure millennial moms feel to be endlessly present, emotionally regulated and enthusiastically available for imaginary play—even though their own parents mostly told them to go outside, drink from the hose and return when the streetlights came on. Also covered: the invention of the Titbit, a review of why wearing a Fitbit on your wrist is apparently the Crocs of fitness tracking, children who expose your emotional state with uncomfortable accuracy, and the universal parenting experience of wondering, What the hell was that? before immediately entering the next developmental phase.

Getting your child ready for kindergarten? Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school shopping, parenting decisions, and everything happening in the world? This week on Geriatric Mamas, Sonia Tapley and Jessica Rizzieri share the funny, chaotic, and heartfelt realities of motherhood after 35.

They discuss preparing for kindergarten, first-day-of-school emotions, custom school shopping, Montessori surprises, the viral mountain rescue everyone is talking about, and the heartbreaking Ohio case involving 16 children rescued from severe abuse and neglect. The episode wraps with favorite wellness finds, parenting reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you're a first-time mom, a mom over 35, navigating kindergarten, or simply looking for honest conversations about parenting and motherhood, this episode is for you.

From parenting toddlers and family vacations to periods, pregnancy, childbirth, hormones, and celebrity moms over 50, Sonia and Jessica somehow cover everything women wish someone had talked about sooner. This week, the conversation takes unexpected turns through women's health history, motherhood after 35, internet rabbit holes, and hilarious parenting moments that prove none of us really know what we're doing. If you're looking for honest conversations, relatable mom life, and plenty of laughs, welcome to Geriatric Mamas.

What happens when millennials become parents? In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica share hilarious parenting stories, toddler adventures, and the everyday chaos of raising Gen Alpha. From Fourth of July mishaps and work-from-home mom life to playground etiquette, building a parenting village, funny mom moments, and navigating modern motherhood after 35, this episode is packed with relatable laughs and honest conversations every millennial mom will appreciate.

Motherhood is never boring. This week on Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica share hilarious real-life stories about parenting toddlers, surviving public bathrooms, church mom meetups, unsolicited Instagram DMs, true crime, daycare safety concerns, family adventures, and the everyday chaos of motherhood after 35. If you love funny parenting stories, relatable mom life, and honest conversations about raising little kids, this episode is for you.

The Geriatric Mamas, Jessica and Sonia, break down the shocking Taylor Parker case from Netflix's Maternal Instinct documentary. Discover crucial parenting safety tips, red flags to watch for, and why you must trust your maternal intuition.

Why are three-year-olds so emotional? In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we dive into the reality of parenting a threenager—from toddler tantrums and emotional meltdowns to growing independence, imagination, and strong-willed behavior. Sonia shares funny parenting stories, practical tips, and insights into childhood development to help parents better understand what is happening during the challenging (and often hilarious) three-year-old stage. If you're raising a toddler and wondering if this behavior is normal, this episode is for you.

Postpartum is about so much more than the six-week checkup. In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, Sonia and Jessica have an honest conversation about postpartum rage, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, hormonal changes, identity shifts, and the realities of recovery after having a baby. They share personal stories, motherhood challenges, birthday party chaos, and the emotional side of postpartum that many women experience but few openly discuss. If you've ever wondered whether what you're feeling after baby is normal, this episode is for you.

This week, Sonia and Jessica are talking perimenopause symptoms, getting pregnant during perimenopause, potty training experiences, emotional dance recital moments, navigating major life changes with toddlers, and the general chaos of raising little kids in your late 30s and 40s. It’s funny, emotional, slightly unhinged, and very “are we okay?” energy.

This week, Sonia and Jessica are talking perimenopause symptoms, getting pregnant during perimenopause, potty training experiences, emotional dance recital moments, navigating major life changes with toddlers, and the general chaos of raising little kids in your late 30s and 40s. It’s funny, emotional, slightly unhinged, and very “are we okay?” energy.

On this 100th episode, we're looking back on the wild ride of fertility talk, toddler meltdowns, unsolicited opinions, and real AF conversations that got us to episode 100… but really?! The follow through! We’re not just celebrating the past—we’re spilling what’s coming next. Think: Meet us in the reels, more stories, and a whole new energy for ‘Geriatric’ Mamas. This episode is your backstage pass to where we’re headed—and trust us, you’re gonna want to be along for the ride. This one's for the moms who’ve been with us since day one—and the ones just now finding their people. Listen in, laugh a little, cry if you need to.

In this episode, we chat with Ginger Howard about second chances, sobriety, and starting over when life feels like it’s gone off the rails. Ginger shares her story of battling alcoholism, the moment she knew she needed to change, and how community support helped her rebuild. We also dive into her journey toward healing through holistic practices, spirituality, and pageantry. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to want more, do the work, and manifest a new life from the ground up. Enjoy!

In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we explore how to build real confidence in kids through age-appropriate chores, fostering independence, and ditching over-praising. We also share hilarious and honest stories from summer homeschooling, public toddler meltdowns (hello, Build-A-Bear!), and the emotional ups and downs of modern motherhood. If you're a busy mom looking for relatable parenting tips, confidence-building strategies, or just need a laugh while raising toddlers, this episode is for you.