We're back! This week we're catching up on Jesse's impending second child and Brandon's continuing adventures with his kids. Along the way we're sharing tips on how to find glimpses of sunshine in the chaotic world of two-child parenting. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http:/...
Mar 14, 2023•30 min
We're back! In this episode we catch up on what's new, Jesse shares some exciting news, and Brandon gets into why Paige (and by extension, Paige's parents) aren't sleeping much lately. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We’ve joined a new platform! Listen on Goodpods: https://bit.ly/3mKIujO Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/...
Dec 12, 2022•49 min
We're back! We recorded this catch-up episode before Halloween... we talked costumes, birthday party planning, our kids' current obsessions, and why your baby never spitting up might actually be a bad thing. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We’ve joined a new platform! Listen on Goodpods: https://bit.ly/3mKIujO Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http...
Nov 06, 2022•31 min
This week we're talking to Josh, a father of four, about his fatherhood journey. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/dadsplainingpod Instagram: http://instagram.com/dadsplainingpodcast YouTube: http...
Sep 23, 2022•38 min
This week we're talking about our favorite kids' show (or, arguably, parents' show that kids can enjoy), Bluey. With the third season on Disney+, we're ranking our top 5 Bluey episodes. What are your favorites? Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/dadsplainingpod...
Aug 27, 2022•53 min
We're back! This week Jesse shares ten marriage lessons he's learned after recently celebrating his tenth anniversary. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/dadsplainingpod Instagram: http://instagram.com/dadsplainingpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ze6H9Q TikTok:...
Aug 15, 2022•43 min
Brandon and Jesse are back with tips on how to soothe a baby that won't stop crying. LINK: Dr. Karp's methods for soothing your baby: https://www.npr.org/2012/06/24/155426534/dr-karp-on-parenting-and-the-science-of-sleep Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.fa...
Jul 01, 2022•32 min
This week, Brandon shares the birth story of his new daughter, Paige, and we get into all of the highs and lows of raising a newborn the second time around. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We’ve joined a new platform! Listen on Goodpods: https://bit.ly/3mKIujO Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http:...
May 17, 2022•55 min
Brandon's out this week preparing for his wife's impending delivery, but Jesse is checking in with the story of a father fighting to stay in his children's lives. Plus: anyone else have a child obsessed with safety signs? Find THE INVISIBLE PARENT: https://amzn.to/3KfjACC Follow the publisher online: @literallypr on Instagram and Twitter Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We’ve joined a new platform! Listen on Goodpod...
Apr 25, 2022•7 min
We're sharing some tips and methods for potty training your toddlers. A lot of this week's info comes from "The First-Time Parent’s Guide to Potty Training" by Jazmine McCoy: https://amzn.to/3JlV82L Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Dadsplainin...
Mar 18, 2022•38 min
We're back! Brandon's got some big news to share, and we've got a lot to talk about in 2022, so this week's just a quick preview of all the topics we'll be covering. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We’ve joined a new platform! Listen on Goodpods: https://bit.ly/3mKIujO Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebo...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min
Brandon's off this week, so Jesse's filling in with some quick commonsense tips to help you over the many hurdles of the toddler years. Thanks to Goodpods for including us in their list of top family podcasts! Check them out: https://www.goodpods.com/ LINKS: Training Underwear: https://amzn.to/3Dl4WpU Telescoping stool: https://amzn.to/3ddL6SW Potty training watch: https://amzn.to/3IjWL0Q Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow pa...
Dec 03, 2021•16 min
We're sharing some of the cool things we've picked out for our kids this holiday season. (OK, our wives picked them. We can't take credit for that.) Things like: Balance bikes: https://amzn.to/2XXJOYd Ice cream play set: https://amzn.to/2ZL01kd Marble run kit: https://amzn.to/3EJivRh Nugget furniture: https://nuggetcomfort.com/ (availability limited!) Peg Perego kid’s tractor: https://amzn.to/3BmNX5H Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with...
Oct 29, 2021•44 min
We're talking with teacher, TEDx speaker, spiritual life coach and author Christ Tompkins about his book "Raising LGBTQ Allies." Chris speaks from experience and has a wealth of practical advice for making your children feel loved and accepted, and for helping them to make others feel the same way. Follow author Chris Tompkins: http://twitter.com/ARoadTripToLove https://www.instagram.com/aroadtriptolove/ https://www.aroadtriptolove.com/ Buy “Raising LGBTQ Allies”: https://amzn.to/3arwPjU Stick a...
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
This week's guest is five-time Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, author and father Keb' Mo'! Keb' talks with Jesse about two new children's books based on his music, Life Is Beautiful and Don't Throw It Away, both available now from Flowerpot Press. LINKS: https://kebmo.com/ for music and tour dates https://flowerpotpress.com/ for books "Life is Beautiful" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zyRRHG "Don't Throw It Away" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i6Vwql Stick around to the end for a dad joke a...
Sep 24, 2021•24 min
We're back! Brandon and Jesse catch up on their recent wins and losses, experiments with firmer parenting styles, and lessons learned from their kids' meltdowns. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter:...
Sep 03, 2021•33 min
Just a short episode this week. I'm sharing some of the funniest words your kids are mispronouncing, as well as a tip from a TikTok mom for dealing with frustration when your toddler isn't feeling understood. TikTok video I reference: https://bit.ly/37maJhx Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http:/...
Aug 06, 2021•5 min
Author Chris Meyer shares some parenting lessons from his upcoming book "Four Months... And a Lifetime." Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3ARMpRY Follow Chris: twitter.com/cmeyerauthor instagram.com/chrismeyerauthor chrismeyerauthor.com Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadspl...
Jul 13, 2021•45 min
We're back from our break and catching up on toddler car rides, potty training (and poop cleaning), and things our kids laugh at. We're giving away two copies of Matis Miller's parenting book The Uncontrollable Child. To enter, tag Dadsplaining in a public post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram OR write us an Apple Podcasts review! You've got until July 16. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! Check us out on Medium: ht...
Jul 08, 2021•49 min
We've got two copies of Matis Miller's great parenting book, The Uncontrollable Child, and we want to give them to you. All you have to do is tell a friend about Dadsplaining! Either write us a review on Apple Podcasts, or tag us in a public post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. One entry per person. Contest ends July 5. We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: htt...
Jun 23, 2021•1 min
We're taking a break for a few weeks. Send us some stories and questions while we're gone. Everyone have a great summer! Don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent. We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DadsplainingPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/dadsplainingpod Instagram: http://instagram.com/dadsplainingpodc...
Jun 03, 2021•2 min
We're talking about make-believe and what you can do to get involved with your toddler's blooming imagination. LINKS: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/arts-and-craft-ideas/importance-pretend-play.html https://onetimethrough.com/10-ways-to-enrich-your-childs-pretend-play/ https://lovevery.com/products/the-play-kits Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog no...
May 24, 2021•32 min
We're catching up on what's new in toddler world: our kids expressing new emotions, successes and failures in potty training, and the torture that is sleep training. LINKS: Kids travel tray: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BQMN27X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Potty training watch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0833B64ZT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 We're featured in a great list of podcasts for new parents: https://blog.feedspot.com/first_...
May 18, 2021•42 min
We're talking today with Jenny True, columnist, blogger and author of "You Look Tired: An Excruciatingly Honest Guide to New Parenthood"! Learn more at https://www.jennytrue.com/ Get the book at http://bookshop.org/ or wherever books are sold Follow Jenny: https://www.facebook.com/jennytrueblog/ https://www.instagram.com/_jenny_true_/ Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https...
May 10, 2021•34 min
We're speaking with social worker, therapist, author and father Matis Miller about his book, The Uncontrollable Child: Understand and Manage Your Child’s Disruptive Moods with Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills. This episode is jam-packed with tips on how to approach your child's behavior in a more productive and effective way. LINKS: https://theuncontrollablechild.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matismiller/ Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadspl...
May 05, 2021•52 min
We're talking about the struggle of getting (or staying) in shape as a parent, especially in a pandemic. It's not easy for anyone, but we've got some tips that might at least make it *possible.* LINKS: https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/exercise-and-the-working-parent https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/7-fitness-tips-for-busy-parents.html Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now!...
Apr 30, 2021•38 min
Every child gives and seeks different types of signs of affection. This week we're sharing how we've dealt with that in our parenting lives, how to bond with your child when hugs aren't ideal, and how to teach your kids healthy boundaries. Links: https://www.care.com/c/stories/17061/physical-affection-touch-kids/ https://www.mother.ly/child/how-a-parents-affection-shapes-a-childs-happiness-for-life https://www.familyeducation.com/life/parent-child-relationships/importance-physical-affection http...
Apr 20, 2021•43 min
We're talking about the challenges working (and non-working) parents face, the support they get to make ends meet, and how we try (and often fail) to maintain work-life balance. LINKS: Opinion: "There's No Natural Dignity in Work" - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/opinion/theres-no-natural-dignity-in-work.html?smid=url-share New $3,000 child tax credit to start payments in July, IRS says - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/13/new-3000-child-tax-credit-to-start-payments-in-july-irs-says.html Stick ...
Apr 13, 2021•43 min
We're talking to new dad Richard about the birth of his daughter, complications his wife experienced, and how the COVID pandemic affected the process of pregnancy and delivery. There's a lot of great info here for expecting parents and new moms & dads alike--don't miss it. Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Fa...
Apr 07, 2021•42 min
We're sharing tips on how to help your little ones learn to speak, both from our own experience and from a great list from TeachingLittles.com. LINK: https://www.teachinglittles.com/teach-your-toddler-to-talk-language/ Stick around to the end for a dad joke and don't forget to rate us & share Dadsplaining with a fellow parent! We have a blog now! Check us out on Medium: https://dadsplainingpodcast.medium.com/ Join the Dadsplaining Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/dadsplaining Faceb...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr
