We came across this essay in Time: “The Parents Who Regret Having Children.” 
https://time.com/6966914/parental-regret-children-ro-kwon-essay/
Whoa! 
This is a conversation most parents aren’t comfortable having, but we are. And it’s late so…we laugh, we cry, serial killers somehow come up, and, yes, that is a toilet flushing. 
Welcome to Best to the Nest: After Dark. 

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We are welcoming back one of our most frequent guests, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Senia Mae. She is here to give us a gut check and help us get our gut health in order. 

Find out more about her practice at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Make sure you listen to hear for the generous opportunity Senia has for Nesters! 

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We are working hard to make sense of loss, grief, and joy. Elizabeth’s family said good-bye to their sweet dog Gracie, and we are processing it all together. Thank you for hanging with us. 
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Margery
Watch: 
Season 7 Will and Grace Amazon Prime 
Read: 

The Giver by Louis Lowry

Vanderbilt Anderson Cooper  

Listen:  

Brand new Day by Sting

Elizabeth
Watch: 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney plus 
Read: 

Edible Minnesota 

Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

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Elizabeth posted a picture of her first day back at work after giving birth to her daughter Bernie nine years ago. If you are a mom working outside of your home, you know the reckoning that comes at the end of maternity leave. We are twirling around those emotions and wondering why mothers and children are still fighting for more time together.  
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https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/03/teen-babysitters-intensive-parenting/677793/
Follow along as we chat about this article in The Atlantic “Don’t tell America the Babysitter’s Dead.” Babysitting culture is disappearing. What does this mean for teenagers of today? What is lost? We have some thoughts. 
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Margery
Watch: Will and Grace streaming on Amazon Prime Read: Astor: The Rise and Read:  Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper 
Listen: All There Is Anderson Cooper

Elizabeth
Watch: Queens on Disney+
Read: Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman
Listen: North Woods by Daniel Mason

More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.
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We’re hanging out sorting through complicated emotions. 
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Zoë François is a pastry chef, bread baker, cookbook author, and host of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. Join us for a great conversation about passion, joy, baking, and most importantly, Zoë’s surprise fan base.
Learn about Zoë here: 

https://zoebakes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zoebakes/

Or here:
Watch Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network’s Cable Channel (formerly DIY Network) or stream (seasons 1, 2 & 3) on Discovery+, HBO Max, or the Magnolia Network | Time Well Spent app.
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https://www.instagram.com/foxmeetsbear/
https://www.foxmeetsbear.com/shop/a-guide-to-seasonal-family-rhythms

Such an engaging and fun conversation with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear. We explore what it means to change the family rhythm to follow the seasons. What does THAT mean? What is the rhythm of your family? Is it working? 

Johnna is offering a discount code for her parenting workshops, homeschool workshops and seasonal rhythm guide. Use code BESTTOTHENEST for 20% off!

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