Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
176. How do parenting worries change as kids grow?
Parenting is full of worries—before kids, during the thick of it, and as they grow up and leave home.
In this candid episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline share their biggest fears, regrets, and surprises from each stage of parenting. From anxieties about dropping the baby or coyotes sneaking off with them, to raw reflections on anger, mistakes, and letting go as teens gain independence, this conversation will resonate with any parent who has ever asked: Am I messing this up?
The episode is both lighthearted and deeply real, reminding us that kids don’t need perfect parents—they need present ones. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, laughed at your own ridiculous parenting worries, or felt the sting of kids growing too fast, this one is for you.
Homework Ideas:
Pocket of Presence Challenge: Each day this week, create one small pocket of full presence with your child—no phones, no multitasking. Even 5–10 minutes counts.
Mosaic Moments Journal: At the end of each day, jot down one tiny moment with your child that felt meaningful (a laugh, a car ride, a shared silence). Over time, watch how they form a mosaic of connection.
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