We talk about what parents stress about… and what really matters behind the scenes.

You’ll hear honest insight on:

•  The hardest age to start daycare (and why it surprises parents) 
•  What daycare teachers wish parents knew 
•  Potty training timelines that actually make sense 
•  Drop-off mistakes that make things harder (and how to fix them) 
•  How to choose the right daycare with confidence 
•  Simple parenting hacks that save time and sanity 

This is a real conversation between moms navigating work, kids, and the chaos in between. No fluff. Just practical advice and a few laughs along the way.

If you’re raising young kids or thinking about daycare, this one will hit home.

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🎧 Podcast by Owl Roofing – helping you protect your home and your peace of mind.

Kristin shares her journey from 12 years as a labor and delivery nurse to launching Tilly Aesthetics full-time, plus honest thoughts on parenting, screens and iPads, helping kids feel secure when facing medical issues, and why moms do not need to apologize for getting help or choosing a different path. She also opens up about marriage in the early years, raising kids with intention, building confidence in business, and her gentle, natural approach to aesthetics.

If you’re a mom, business owner, or someone trying to grow through a new season with more courage and less pretending, this one will hit home.

In this episode, we talk about:

motherhood, marriage, and early family life
pivoting from nursing into entrepreneurship
helping kids through medical challenges with unity and confidence
screen time, board games, and raising kids with intention
people-pleasing, identity, and letting go of guilt
Botox, filler, skin quality, prevention, and Kristin’s philosophy on aesthetics
building a local business in the Shoreview / White Bear Lake area

About Kristin Pavelka:
Kristin is a wife, mom of three, former labor and delivery nurse, and founder of Tilly Aesthetics in White Bear Lake. Her work is centered on helping women feel confident, cared for, and seen, with a thoughtful and natural approach.

Mentioned in this episode:

Tilly Aesthetics
White Bear Lake
Shoreview community
Brickhouse Food & Drink

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What started at a last-minute childbirth class turned into a friendship, two families connecting, and eventually a new roofing company and podcast built around community.

In this conversation, they talk about building businesses with their spouses, raising kids while working full-time, and the reality of balancing motherhood, work, and life. It’s an honest look at what it means to run companies, run households, and still try to stay sane in the middle of it all.

They also discuss:

How they met at a childbirth class in Lakeville

Building Owl Roofing with their husbands

The challenges of working with your spouse

Cultural differences between European and Minnesota communication styles

Why Shoreview and the Twin Cities area are such a special place to live

Mom guilt, work-life balance, and raising kids while building a career

Why women often drive major home decisions

What it looks like to build a business with family and friends

The Best For Your Nest Podcast focuses on conversations with local leaders, parents, business owners, and people making a difference in the Shoreview and Twin Cities community.

New episodes feature stories about home, family, community, and the people shaping the neighborhoods around us.

Hosted by:
Anna & Bea

Presented by:
Owl Roofing – Protecting your home and investing in the community.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and follow along as we talk with more local difference-makers and community leaders.

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Tammy shares stories from more than 30 years of serving families, raising five kids, opening her home to more than 100 young people, and helping create a safe place for students who need encouragement, consistency, and community. This conversation covers family, faith, foster care, Quincy House, and the small ways people can make a real difference close to home.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple: you do not have to do everything to do something. Sometimes showing up looks like mentoring. Sometimes it looks like dropping off clothes. Sometimes it looks like writing a $100 check so kids can have pizza for dinner. Real impact starts with knowing your season and using what you have.

We also talk about:

What made Arden Hills feel like home

Raising boys, grandkids, and compassionate humans

The story behind Quincy House

Why people should not judge kids without knowing their story

How to help families in your own community

Tammy’s advice for giving back without getting overwhelmed

Favorite local spots like Baldamar and Tavern Grill

If you care about community, family, leadership, and loving people well, this episode is worth your time.

Learn more about Quincy House:
quincyhouse.org

If this episode meant something to you, like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with local leaders, moms, mentors, and people making a difference in our community.

Best For Your Nest is a podcast by Owl Roofing
Protecting homes. Investing in people. Strengthening community.

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