Rooted Conversations by Parker Baby Co.

Everyone talks about how "it takes a village" in motherhood—but finding one starts with showing up as a villager yourself. In this episode of Rooted Conversations, Kirsten sits down with her best friend of 13 years, Amy, to talk honestly about what real-life community looks like behind the scenes. From raising eight kids side-by-side to rebuilding friendships after moving, they share practical, zero-pressure ways to let people into your messy everyday life—plus what’s currently on their nightstands.What We Talk AboutThe Power of a Diverse Village: Why you need both friends in the exact same trenches (for 2:00 AM newborn texts) and multi-generational neighbors or friends in different life stages.Small Ways to Pour Into Others: Low-effort ways to show up—like dropping off cookies with a quick note to new neighbors, sending a Venmo coffee on a hard day, or hanging out on the front porch.Ditching the Judgment (and the Scoreboard): Letting friends into an uncleaned house to fold laundry together,leaning into your natural strengths (whether you're the host or the kitchen-cleaner), and not keeping score.Easy, Consistent Gatherings: Creating low-stakes routines like casual Wednesday "Track Club" walks, Monday park donuts, or trading kid-watch shifts so moms can run errands solo.Navigating Boundaries & Distance: Letting go of guilt when long-distance friendships look different, and knowing when to step away from unhealthy spaces.

In this episode, I'm sitting down to chat about my absolute favorite milestones from raising my kids! 🤍As a mom of four and co-founder of Parker Baby Co., I’m reflecting on the unforgettable moments, big and small, that make the journey of parenting so special. Whether you're in the thick of the newborn phase or navigating the toddler years, I hope this friendly conversation gives you a moment to pause and celebrate your own favorite family milestones!

Today I'm chatting about my tried-and-true secrets for finding rockstar babysitters and taking the stress out of leaving your kids. From leveraging high school teacher recommendations to building trust through low-stakes "baby steps," I'm sharing practical tips to help you build confidence, ease the anxiety, and reclaim some well-deserved time for yourself.

Today I'm chatting with Emma Safarik, a past Parker Baby employee, and longtime family friend, about moving with kids. Emma and her family moved to Germany with her husband, 3 kids, and two dogs. Tune in as we talk about the joys and struggles of moving to a new place with kids and building a community.

Today I'm chatting about potty training - what worked for us, what failed, and what I'd do different if I could go back in time! Grab a cozy drink and tune in 💕

Today I'm chatting with Juli, a swim instructor for toddlers and kids, about water safety! Tune in for must-know tips as you soak up the sun with your littles.

Today I'm talking about how I save money raising our 4 kids! Grab a coffee and join the conversation 🫶

Traveling with kids is not for the faint of heart - but the memories are so worth it! Join our convo as we deep-dive into how to make the most out of every adventure.

Summer's on our heels and I hope you're doing okay as the school year wraps up! 🫶 Sharing my favorite ideas for summer activities with your toddlers and kids today!

Today my sister-in-law is joining me for a hilarious episode recounting our parenting horror stories, and talking through the stories you submitted on Instagram. Join us for a good laugh!