Answering more of your questions about parenting, marriage and whatever else you want to know! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrac...
Dec 01, 2021•28 min
Answering your questions about parenting, marriage and whatever else you want to know! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your k...
Nov 24, 2021•31 min
We invited our firstborn on the show to talk about what it's like being the firstborn!! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your ...
Nov 17, 2021•19 min
What does "dinner time" look like in your family? Here's our take... Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible pe...
Nov 03, 2021•27 min
Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-we...
Oct 27, 2021•27 min
We're continuing a conversation from episode 29 about kids and phones. This time, we interview a mom about her experience with teens, specifically about Snapchat. And the cherry on top, we interview TJ's aunt, so we dig into a little family birth order as well! :) Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome fa...
Oct 20, 2021•27 min
This week was parent/teacher conferences for our kids. Just wait until you hear what our middle child needs to work on. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting...
Oct 13, 2021•25 min
What's the right age to get your kid a phone? Should you let them have social media profiles? In this episode, we discuss this dicey topic. And with so much content (good and bad) on TikTok, we share about how TikTok's algorithm works and what parents should do be aware of. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that ...
Oct 06, 2021•40 min
Right before recording this episode, our peaceful home turned into a sibling warzone. Here's what happened and how we dealt with it. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take...
Sep 29, 2021•29 min
In this episode, to Melissa's surprise, we're talking about giving birth. Twice Melissa delivered 10 pound babies. Another time, Melissa was asked to "hold the baby in" for 20 minutes while they waited for the doctor. And other fun stories that we hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome fam...
Sep 15, 2021•29 min
Comparing two daddy/daughter trips to Disney World -- middle child vs. youngest child. Two drastically different experiences. Hear about the differences in this week's episode! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing Ab...
Sep 08, 2021•24 min
Everyone say "cheese." I SAID SAY CHEESE!!! I'll give you ice cream if you just smile for one picture!! How do family pictures go in your family?! Let's have some fun with this one... Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny T...
Sep 01, 2021•23 min
A milestone event for parents, sending your kid to school for the first time. We're about to send our 3rd child to kindergarten. In this episode, we talk about our experience and resonate with parents all over the map in the same boat. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: ...
Aug 25, 2021•27 min
Many people know me (TJ) as the birth order guy. In this episode, I share one thing I want to make sure people remember, especially kids, when it comes to birth order. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Paren...
Aug 18, 2021•14 min
Our firstborn is away from home for the week. He's 9 year old, which some consider the "halfway point" as many kids leave the home at 18. This week has us all *sentimental* and we're asking ourselves 4 meaningful questions about the last nine years and the next nine years. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories......
Aug 11, 2021•27 min
Guess what we found in our minivan this week? What did other parents find in theirs? Is having a messy car a requirement for parents (MINUS FIRSTBORNS)? Find out in this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Th...
Aug 04, 2021•22 min
In this episode, we're talking about youth sports—how to set your kids up for success, be a great parent, what it's like coaching, and more! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthear...
Jul 28, 2021•40 min
How in the world do you get your kids to pick up their toys, clothes and everything else you might trip on in the middle of the night? In this show, we talk about what has and has NOT worked for us, and also share some fun birth order stories sent in by listeners. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome fa...
Jul 21, 2021•31 min
How do you handle the pressure of well-behaved kids in public? After we talk some birth order, hear TJ and Melissa's thoughts on kids who are EXTRA (happy or sad) around others. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing A...
Jul 14, 2021•26 min
In this week's episode, we talk birth order and why perspective is so important in parenting. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! * * * * * TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace...
Jun 30, 2021•27 min
First, we look at real life birth order scenarios sent in by listeners. Then we talk about significant parenting moments that we don't realize are significant at the time. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting i...
Jun 23, 2021•27 min
We head into summer and want to make it a GOOD ONE! How do we not let the summer pass us by? And what kind of vibes is TJ and Melissa's youngest giving off now? Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien *Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours! TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien TJ on YouTube: @tj_therrien The Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast...
Jun 16, 2021•22 min
How do you balance family time with quality time with each kid? How does birth order work with twins? What do you with the endless papers that kids bring home from school?! We chat with our friends Dave and Rachel about parenting four kids. Enjoy the conversation! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight t...
Jun 09, 2021•33 min
In this episode, we're answering some questions about our lives and parenting. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
Jun 02, 2021•26 min
How do you handle your kids when they fight each other?! What are your kids' chores? Two Dads join TJ for this week's episode. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Are you a Disney fan? Listen to TJ, Matt and Landon on Disney World is Awesome podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-world-is-awesome/id1520255159 Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instag...
May 26, 2021•29 min
TJ and Melissa experienced a whole lot of birth order last week, and TJ shares why you must schedule a staycation on a regular basis. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
May 19, 2021•25 min
I wonder how other parents go to the bathroom in privacy. Keep a clean house. Eat dinner together. Keep track of dentist appointments. Attend games and activities of multiple kids. We talk about this and more on this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!...
May 12, 2021•30 min
Basically, how to be decent human beings would've been another great title for this episode. We unpack 8 ways to show love and respect in your relationship in PART 2 of this series. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
May 05, 2021•28 min
We all want to be loved and respected. In this episode, we talk about the first 4 ways you can be intentional about bringing love and respect back into your marriage. Tune into next week's episode for part two! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!...
Apr 28, 2021•36 min
FUN ALERT: TJ shares his all-time favorite TV families. Get ready for a nostalgic trip down sitcom lane with TJ and Melissa...AND TJ's friend Landon!! **Sidenote: Are you a Disney World fan? Landon and TJ host another podcast called "Disney World is Awesome" Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU! Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrien Tag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that fam...
Apr 21, 2021•39 min
