Two Porches and A Pour Podcast: Season 2 – Episode 2

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From FaceTime to Family Time: The New Age of Grandparenting

Join me and my Co-Host Wendy McMonigle from WM Design House every Wednesday on our Podcast called “Two Porches and a Pour”.

We live 2000 miles apart from each other and wish we could spend our Wednesdays on each others porch in real life but instead we are doing the next best thing. You can hear us chatting with each other about everything from Life & Love to Design and everything in between.

We are also sharing with you each week what we are sipping from our front porch.

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What You Will Hear in This Episode:

In this engaging episode of “Two Porches and a Pour,” hosts Wendy McMonigle and Lynn Vogeler dive into the evolving world of grandparenting in 2025. They explore the joys and challenges of being a grandparent today, from navigating technology and gentle parenting trends to the unique dynamics of long-distance grandparenting. Join Wendy and Lynn as they share personal stories, insights, and a touch of humor about the ever-changing role of grandparents in modern families. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that celebrates the timeless bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.

Show Notes:

  • Conscious Parenting: Focuses on mindful, value-based choices.
  • Tech-Aware Parenting: Balances digital literacy with screen time. 
  • Emotion Coaching: Teaches children emotional intelligence and co-regulation
  • Inclusive Parenting: Promotes anti-bias, culturally rich environments.
  • Learning Ecosystems: Encourages natural curiosity and home-based exploration.
  • Baby-Led Weaning: Introduces diverse foods early to expand palates. 
  • Reparenting: Healing generational trauma and foster self-awareness.

#Grandparenting2025 #ModernFamily #ParentingTrends

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