Spring Break Plot Twists

From Mom's Favorite: with Cassidy & Kim Cassidy Brent and Kim Stockenbojer

Season 2: Episode 13 —

Spring Break came in hot… and left Kim & Cassidy wondering how they’re still standing.

In this episode, the duo recaps a week that felt less like a vacation and more like an extreme parenting obstacle course. Cassidy kicks things off with a highlight reel no one asked for: ER visits, unexpected injuries, and the creative gymnastics required to entertain a suddenly one-armed, very busy ADHD kid (because of course boredom is not an option). Think: chaos and improvisation.

Meanwhile, Kim shares a different kind of spring break plot twist—coming face-to-face with the reality that parenting doesn’t just evolve… sometimes it straight-up forces you to loosen your grip. With her autistic adult child, Jake, she’s navigating the tricky, emotional balance between protecting and letting go—and realizing that growth isn’t just for kids.

Together, they unpack the beautiful mess of raising neuro-spicy humans at all ages: the unpredictability, the resilience, the humor you have to find along the way, and the moments that make you question everything.

If your version of “relaxing break” included minor injuries, major realizations, and at least one moment of hiding in the bathroom for peace and quiet—this one’s for you.

What we’re talking about:

Spring Break: Expectation vs. Reality (spoiler: chaos wins)
Parenting an injured, high-energy ADHD kid without losing your mind
When “letting go” feels harder than holding on
The evolving challenges of parenting neurodivergent kids—from childhood to adulthood
Finding humor in the madness (because what else can you do?)

Grab your coffee (or something stronger) and join us for a very real, very relatable survival story.

A Shody Media Production