Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino on Sobriety and Parenthood

You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from
Jersey Shore. Today, they’re parents of three, navigating
recovery and raising resilient kids. In this candid conversation
with Dr. Becky, they share how sobriety shapes their parenting,
how they plan to talk with their children about substances, and
why connection - not perfection - is the key to breaking cycles.


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When it comes to school snacks, I’ve never been the “pack my kid
a portable charcuterie board” kind of parent. If you are, more
power to you. I’m more of a “grab-and-go” type - I want something
simple, nutritious, and easy for my kids to reach for as we’re
heading out the door.


That’s why I like Chomps. Their full-size meat sticks have 10
grams of protein and zero sugar. They’re filling and made from
real ingredients, so it’s one less thing to think about. And if
you’ve ever opened your kid’s backpack to find a half-eaten snack
from who-knows-when still wrapped up in there, Chomplings are
great. They’re smaller sticks (the right size to toss in a
lunchbox or that little front backpack pocket) with 4 grams of
protein and zero sugar.


Chomps are made of high-quality ingredients like 100% grass-fed
beef, venison, and antibiotic-free turkey. They’re also free from
the top nine allergens, so you don’t have to worry about sending
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You know how people say they “need a vacation from their
vacation”? I never got it. Then I experienced summer break as a
parent.


Summer parenting can feel like a full-time job - so by the time
back-to-school rolls around, I find myself wondering: “Okay,
when’s the real break happening?” Because honestly, the
most enjoyable trips we’ve taken as a family tend to happen
during long weekends and fall breaks - no pressure for
picture-perfect moments, no meltdowns from the heat, and no
built-up tension after weeks of constant togetherness.


My go-to for these short and sweet trips? Booking an Airbnb:
There’s space for everyone to spread out, a kitchen for easy
meals, and separate bedrooms that let the grown-ups stay up after
the kids go down.


But you know what’s even better? While you’re away, you can list
your own home on Airbnb, too! Hosting on Airbnb is simple,
flexible, and gives you a little extra income to put towards your
own trip (or those mounting back-to-school costs). Your home
might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at
airbnb.com/host.


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Okay, I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this school year is going to
bring home some messy moments - and while we can’t avoid the
hard, we don’t have to do it alone.


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