How do you talk to kids about death, God, sex, and where babies come from? On this episode of Overstimulated, comedians and parents Manon Mathews and Vincent Marcus tackle the big questions kids ask, usually on the drive to school.

Manon and Vincent swap stories about giving (or avoiding) the birds and the bees talk, why sex ed should be an ongoing conversation instead of a one-time talk, and how to teach kids to say no. They also get into whether you should ever lie to your kid about death, how to explain heaven and faith, whether to tell your kids you've done drugs, and how young is too young to explain where babies come from. Plus: Vincent's Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew McConaughey, and Michael Caine impressions give the birds and the bees talk, parent hotline calls about a dog's death and the meaning of life, and a guided meditation for parents who just got asked a question they weren't ready for.

This week on Overstimulated, Manon and Vincent are taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the TV shows that raised us! From Doug, Rugrats, and Rocko’s Modern Life to the shows you weren’t allowed to watch (South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, The Simpsons), Manon and Vincent are how 90s kids’ TV shaped a generation, and how Paw Patrol, Miss Rachel, Peppa Pig, and Cocomelon are shaping kids now. Vincent tells the story of auditioning to be the announcer for the El Paso Chihuahuas. Manon confesses to crying at a Paw Patrol birthday party. And they both admit the iPad comes out at dinner sometimes.Then they take calls on the Overstimulated Hotline: alternatives to iPads for keeping kids busy at restaurants and on planes, when a kid is ready for their first phone, how to limit kids’ screen time when you’re scrolling too, and what to do when your 7-year-old starts narrating his life like a YouTube vlog.If you’re a millennial parent, a 90s kid, or just someone trying to cut down on screen time, this one’s for you.

Laura Clery joins the Overstimulated parenting podcast for a Halloween special about mom life, divorce, and raising kids with humor. Hosts Vincent Marcus and Matt Mathews talk with the comedian and author about her new book, mom guilt, and why she runs a “yes” house.In this episode, Laura opens up about her very public separation and how journaling turned into a book. She also talks about parenting a neurodivergent son and a five-year-old who wants her own YouTube channel, and about co-sleeping after divorce. Plus Halloween trick-or-treating stories, a round of Horrifying or Hilarious parenting moments, and a surprise visit from Pamela Pupkin with her famous Halloween workout.

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