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Ask Us Anything, Pt 2: Parenting Fails, Holiday Chaos and Life After TV
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- The Paula Faris Show
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- Dec 9, 2025
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- 2058
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Summary
In part two of our annual Ask Us Anything series, John and I tackle your questions about the messy world of parenting, surviving the holidays, and what life really looks like after stepping away from TV. We get into all of it — how we handled (and mishandled) the sex talk with our kids, why the teenage years nearly broke us (and what ultimately helped), and the backwards parenting advice we wish we could give our 30-year-old selves. We also talk holiday traditions and how unprepared we actually are every December. It’s very us — flannels, real talk, and all. Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. Listen in to learn more : (04:30) How to Handle “The Sex Talk” With Kids (12:00) Holiday Stress, Traditions & the Reality of Being Unprepared (20:30) Parenting Advice for Your 30s: Let Them Fail Forward (30:30) Surviving the Teen Years & Planned Emancipation (44:30)College Search, Leaving New York & Life Reset Reflections In this episode, we are digging into holiday prep and holiday traditions, parenting advice for parents in the little years, tough parenting seasons and coming out on the other side, parenting as partners, helping our teens make college decisions, and taking the risk to start over in a new place. Sponsor: Cozy Earth – Luxury Bedding and Loungewear Cozy Earth offers luxury bedding and loungewear known for its incredible softness and temperature regulation. Browse today. Never worry about sleeping hot again! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code PAULA for up to 40% off! Want to advertise on my show? Link HERE Sign up to receive Paula’s email, where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms. Connect with John Plea…