In this 30th episode of “Wes and Shelly Share” from October 26, 2024, just a week and a half away from our momentous national, state and local elections, we recorded a bit of a “time capsule” about things we are thinking and advice we would offer to our children in this momentous time. After half time, we focused on more positive thoughts, recalling memories of bedtime routines with our kids when they were very little and books as well as songs we remember sharing with them. If you’re listening, please share some feedback with us, either as a comment on Facebook or by reaching out in another way. All the links to connect with us as well as access other episodes of our podcast are available on: https://www.shellyfryer.com/podcast/.

• 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 00:24 A Perfect Saturday
• 01:35 Yard Work and Outdoor Activities
• 03:06 A Day at the Dog Park
• 05:00 Fall Weather and Reflections
• 07:05 Political Climate and Voting
• 13:11 Concerns About Political Violence
• 20:12 Messages to Our Children
• 23:51 The Importance of Communication
• 28:33 Reflecting on Family Connections
• 29:25 Halftime Break and Funnel Cake Ad
• 31:11 Memories of Bedtime Routines
• 35:48 Cherished Bedtime Stories
• 43:53 Singing and Family Traditions
• 49:27 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Outro