This episode opens with an in-depth analysis of the challenges of big kids vs little ones, and then we delve into Laura's summer spreadsheet (fun!), and then we get into the challenges, benefits, and myths about having kids in different stages of life.  Some things are tough (spoiler alert: toddlers are hard no matter what!) but others haven't been nearly as bad as we feared!  We also discuss the strategies we use to make sure each kid gets some individual time.  In the Q&A, we answer a listener question about adding a third kid to the family -- specifically, does it get easier after the baby phase?   Episode Sponsors: Better Help is a convenient online counseling resource to enable you to get help at your own pace and on your own time.  Better Help offers licensed professional counselors who are specialized in multiple realms -- from depression, anxiety and stress to family conflicts, sleep issues, and grief management.  All sessions are fully confidential, and they offer 3000 US licensed therapists across all 50 states.  Best of all, it's a truly affordable option - Best of Both Worlds Podcast listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code bestof.  Get started at betterhelp.com/bestof!   Hello Fresh is a meal kit delivery service that can be fun, convenient, and definitely delicious!  They do all the meal planning, shopping and prepping so you can focus on a healthier you and a happier family.   You get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and easy to follow 6-step pictured recipe cards delivered to your door each week in a special insulated box.  We enjoyed meals ranging from chicken caesar salad to beef tacos with kiwi salsa.  Laura enjoyed getting her kids in on the cooking fun!   For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/Bestof80 and enter promo code Bestof80.