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Sep 24 min read
Bluey: The Animated Series That's Teaching Parents How to Parent
The voice actors for the hit series Bluey attend two panels at SacAnime 2024 where parenting was a central topic.
Oct 8, 20236 min read
Childcare Funding: A Crucial Investment For Families and Society
In this article, I aim to shed light on the importance of childcare funding and make it easier for everyone to grasp its significance.
Sep 29, 20235 min read
Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland: A Mixed Experience
The Parola Family takes on Oogie Boogie Bash 2023, and has a mixed opinion on it.
May 25, 20235 min read
The Monterey Bay Aquarium: A Bay Area Family Favorite
The Parola Family shares their favorite tips and tricks for the Monterey Bay Aquarium!
Sep 9, 20229 min read
VIP Disneyland & California Adventure Tips
The Parola family takes on Disneyland and California Adventure with a toddler! We are sharing our tips and tricks!
Aug 22, 20224 min read
Outsourcing Household Help
It's no secret that parents are overwhelmed with household tasks, so here are ways to outsource and save them time.
Dec 31, 20214 min read
2021 Parola Podcast Episodes
Check out all the podcast episodes that the Parola Family was on in 2021.
Jan 16, 20215 min read
Being Realistic In This New Normal
Shannon spoke at the Virtual Mom Collective's January 2021 Panel where we talked about having realistic expectations in the new year.
Dec 27, 20202 min read
2020 Parola Podcast Episodes
2020 was the year of the podcast. Check out all the podcasts the Parola family were involved in.
Sep 11, 20204 min read
Parola Family 2020 Update
The Parola Family gives their update on how 2020 has been.
Jul 20, 20194 min read
Shannon's 10 Pregnancy Must Haves
Shannon Parola talks about the rough side of pregnancy and the items that are helping her get through it.
May 14, 20194 min read
We're Expecting And Got HG as A Bonus!
The Parola Family is expanding this October 2019, and we got HG as a bonus!
Mar 26, 20198 min read
Poppin' Hopper Takes Over ECCC
We took our Funko Poppin' Hopper Cosplay to Emerald City Comic Con 2019!
Feb 28, 20193 min read
The VIParolaz are Heading to ECCC!
Shannon and Andy are heading to ECCC 2019 with the Funko Cosplay!
Dec 9, 20185 min read
The Life-size Funko Pop Box Cosplay
The story behind Andy Parola aka Poppin Hopper's Amazing Funko Cosplay creations.
Nov 11, 20186 min read
Tips To Surviving the Holiday Season with Celiac Disease
While the holidays tend to fill most of the world’s population with joy, it literally sends chills down the spines of someone who has Celiac
Oct 18, 20182 min read
Candytopia San Francisco
The Parola Family checks out Candytopia San Francisco!
Oct 14, 20185 min read
Till The End Of The Line
Check out our Marvel inspired wedding in San Jose, California!
Oct 7, 20184 min read
When Nerds Get Engaged
The history of Shannon and Andy's decade-long relationship and engagement.
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