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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.

Share it with a dad-figure you love and follow us on socials for behind-the-scenes content on TikTok @elissa-igetitfrommymom and Instagram @i.get.it.from.mymom

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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.

Check out behind-the-scenes content on TikTok: @elissa-igetitfrommymom and Instagram: @i.get.it.from.mymom

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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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Threads: @elissa_igetitfrommymom
TikTok: @elissa_igetitfrommymom and @avamorgan.klein

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Join us for a very special birthday episode celebrating Ava turning 19! In this heartfelt journey through nearly two decades, Elissa shares the real story of raising Ava, her and David's firstborn—and how she taught them to be parents.

Ava's Journey Highlights:

• Dramatic birth story and "juiciest baby" phase with reflux struggles
• The legendary three-day potty training standoff that showed her determination
• Finding her passion in softball, including a grand slam home run on her 15th birthday
• Navigating multiple school changes and learning to advocate for herself
• Health challenges, injuries, and social struggles that built her resilience
• Brave decisions to leave situations that weren't serving her—from quitting softball to switching colleges

Key Takeaways for Parents:

• How firstborns teach you to parent while you help shape them
• The importance of letting kids advocate for themselves
• Recognizing when it's time to support big changes
• Why confidence means showing up even when things are hard

Plus: Hear Ava's thoughts on her future—career goals, relationships, friendships, and what kind of mom she wants to be.

Perfect for parents of firstborns and tweens and teens learning to trust their instincts. A celebration of growth, resilience, and figuring it out together.

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Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College

From sleepless newborn nights to college all-nighters, sleep—or the lack of it—is a shared thread through every parenting and growing-up journey. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and Ava (minus Maggie this time!) dive deep into sleep: how it changes as kids grow, why teens fight it, and how parents never really rest again.

You’ll hear:

• Honest stories from the baby and toddler years (including night terrors and pacifier mishaps)
• The science of adolescent sleep cycles and why teens are biologically wired to stay up late
• What chronic sleep deprivation does to teens’ mental health and performance
• The "eternal vigilance" of mom sleep (and why dads sleep through everything!)
• Power naps, dream talk, and nighttime routines that actually help
• Tips for improving your family’s sleep, from bedtime routines to sleep environments

Whether you're a parent of little ones, navigating the teen years, or just trying to survive your own sleepless phase, this one’s for you. Comment, follow, and share it with a sleep-deprived parent.

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From kindergarten applications to college essays, academic pressure starts early and only gets more intense. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about the emotional roller coaster of school stress. From NYC’s test-in school system to AP classes, SAT anxiety, and "study hacks" that don’t always hack it, they break down what students are really dealing with and how parents can help without hovering.

🎓 What you’ll learn:
✔️ How early academic pressure is impacting kids’ mental health
✔️ Study strategies that actually work (and which don’t)
✔️ A real-time look at how different learning styles play out
✔️ What to say—and not say—to your kid before a big test
✔️ How to balance support vs. smothering (we’re looking at you, car ride quizzes)

Whether you’re a parent trying to be a safe space, or a student who just wants a break from the pressure, this episode is for you.

✨ Share your best study tip or school stress moment with us on Instagram at @i.get.it.from.mymom. And if you found this helpful, like, follow and share this episode and others from this podcast with other parents and kids who will benefit.

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Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids

Episode Summary:
Social media has become more than just apps and scrolling—it's where kids form their identities, build friendships, and (sometimes) lose their sense of self. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dig into the real impact platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Threads have on tweens and teens.

Inspired by the Netflix documentary Adolescence, this candid conversation covers:
✅ When kids should get social media and how parents can prepare them
✅ Why likes, comments, and views can feel like self-worth
✅ How filters and comparison culture distort reality (even for adults)
✅ What cyberbullying can look like today and how to talk about it
✅ How to build real friendships in a world that feels curated

Whether you're raising kids in this digital era or trying to understand your own screen habits, this episode is packed with stories, perspectives, and some honest reflections—no filters included.

Takeaways & Challenges:
📌 Normalize open conversations about what kids are seeing and feeling online
📌 Help teens understand the difference between “real life” and the highlight reel
📌 Encourage mindful posting, boundary-setting, and digital detoxes
📌 Remind them—and yourself—that likes ≠ love

Connect With Us:
Follow our journey and join the conversation:
📸 Podcast Instagram: @i.get.it.from.mymom
🎥 Ava’s TikTok (college life, dorm hacks & real talk): @avamorgan.klein
🧵 Elissa’s Threads (parenting thoughts & unfiltered takes): @elissaaryn

🎧 Hit play, share with a parent or teen you love, and tell us—what’s your relationship with social media right now?

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Episode 8: Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next

In this very special episode of I Get It From My Mom, we’re celebrating Maggie’s Sweet 16—with lots of laughs and memories.

Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a heartfelt (and hilarious) walk down memory lane, from Maggie’s early baby years, through the middle school challenges of COVID, to the confident, independent young woman she is today. We talk about:

✅ What Maggie was like as a baby, toddler, and little kid
✅ How COVID shaped her middle school years and friendships
✅ Finding independence in high school and building her own identity
✅ A fun Q&A about Maggie’s dreams for college, career, and family
✅ Big lessons for parents and teens about growing up, supporting each other, and celebrating milestones

Whether you’re a parent raising a teenager, a teen navigating growing pains, or just someone who loves a good coming-of-age story, this episode will make you smile—and maybe tear up a little too.

🎧 Listen now and help us wish Maggie the happiest Sweet 16!

Takeaways:

📌 Parents—don’t wait for birthdays to tell your kids how proud you are.
📌 Teens—your path is your own. You get to write your story, one chapter at a time.
📌 Everyone—celebrate the people you love loudly, often, and with chocolate cake.

👉 Follow us on Instagram @i.get.it.from.mymom and share your favorite memories from your 16th year!