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🎧 Dear Dads: This One's For You (Love, Your Teenagers)

This Father’s Day, we’re turning the mic toward the men who made us—and made us laugh. In this heartfelt episode, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie reflect on the dads and grandfathers who shaped their lives, from delivery room heroics to softball sidelines, Broadway nights to backyard BBQs.

You’ll hear funny stories, sweet memories, and a top-10 list of why their dad, David, is a true MVP—from concert planner and gift-giving king to grill master and family sarcasm lead. Plus, the girls honor their Papa and remember their Grandpa with love and laughter.

Whether your father figure is a dad, a grandpa, a coach, or someone who just shows up, this episode is a tribute to the everyday love that anchors a family.

Hit play for a feel-good listen full of real talk, teen perspective, and a whole lotta dad energy.

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Episode Title: Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and When Kids Are Ready

Episode Summary:

Is your child camp-ready, or are you just ready for a little peace and quiet? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dive into the world of summer camp - day camp, sleepaway, and everything in between.

We talk about how to know if your kid is ready, how to choose the right camp (arts vs. sports, co-ed vs. single gender, etc.), and what really happens once they’re there. From Ava’s camp counselor stories to Maggie’s time as a camper-turned-waitress, to Elissa and David’s own camp experiences, it’s a hilarious, helpful, and heartfelt look at this rite of passage for so many families.

You’ll hear:
✅ Tips on what to pack
✅ How to handle homesickness (yours and theirs)
✅ The experiences kids and parents should expect
✅ Why the camp photo portal is both joy and torture

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned camper parent, this episode will help you prepare—and laugh—through it all.

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Pads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)

Episode Summary:
Periods are natural—but the awkwardness, confusion, and panic that come with them? Totally avoidable. In this no-shame, no-secrets episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and her daughters Ava (19) and Maggie (16) get real about all things menstruation.

From early signs of puberty to that first OMG moment, to cramps, culture, and the best products out there—this is the real talk every tween, teen, and parent needs to hear. The trio shares personal stories (yes, including leaks), tips for managing symptoms, and how to talk to boys, dads, and even your doctor without feeling weird.

Whether you're prepping your child, surviving your own cycle, or still hiding your tampon up your sleeve—this episode’s for you.

Topics include:

• First periods and what to expect
• Puberty signs parents shouldn’t ignore
• Period products (pads, tampons, cups, etc.)
• How PMS really feels—and how to handle it
• Cultural traditions & period taboos
• What we wish schools taught about menstruation

🩸 It’s time to ditch the shame and start the conversation.

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