Some days are wild cards in the parenthood. You never know what is going to happen even if you have a plan. Join the guys for an unstructured wild card episode. All topics welcome and see which rabbit hole they venture down this week in the life of a dad. - To go with the theme of this episode, in celebration of 20 episodes, we decided to leave this episode raw and uncut!
Remember those nights you used to have where you had a solid 8 hours of sleep? Well say good bye to those with kids. From birth for the next few years, the kids will throw a wrench in that. Join the guys for a discussion on the evolution of sleep when you involve the kids.
Kids have a very different view on the world. Whether it be where things come from, how certain items work, or even why the same type of food can be different, Example, why are certain chicken nuggets different? It's all chicken! Join the guys as they explore how their kids rationalize certain situations in their daily life.
`Everyone has idols and mentors in life. All proving different ideas which you can take to make yourself better. They could be friends, athletes, co-workers. But a certain group can influence you as a dad like no other. The Movie Dad.... Is a special idol. Join the guys as they nominate their picks for the movie dad Hall Of Fame.
Are there certain traits or qualities you want to pass on to your kids? Whether it be a food habit or just a simple piece of advice, you always want the best for your kids. Join the guys as they shed light on the top things they wish to instill in their kids as they grow up.
Have you ever walked into a place and everyone looks at your kid in disgust for being there? It could be the airport, grocery store, or a restaurant. But it seems that some people get annoyed or paranoid by the first glance of a child in public. There are also places that cater to kids. Join the guys on this wild ride as they discuss the good times and judgey times they have experienced in public with the kid!
Are there certain things in life you wish you knew as you got older? Maybe that it doesn't matter what you wore in high school or that little league championship game wasn't setting you up for the rest of your life. Or maybe it was a simple fact you wish you knew about kids before becoming a parent. Join the guys as they take on the information they wish they knew before their little bundles of joy were born.
In this episode of Dads Picking Daisies, join your hosts, Justin and Trent, as they navigate the waters of sibling rivalry. From battles of fair dinner plates to showdowns over the TV remote, we dive into the absurdity of sibling dynamics and reflect on the bits of affection mixed in.
Is little Johnny the 4 year old getting drafted next year? Is he going to be the next Broadway star maybe? Let's be real, he's 4 and exploring his opportunities. Join the guys and a special guest as they discuss dealing with their kids sports and activities while not getting the kids burnt out.
What is your worst obsessive habit? Maybe you check locked doors at night. Maybe you go to Target and always buy the latest TikTok fad. When it comes to kids, they always seem to find one thing and lock in. Maybe a movie, maybe a type of food or maybe even a song. Good or bad, kids will go through stages of being completely obsessed with a certain thing. Join the dads as they explore their kid's best and worst obsessive habits.
Don't you just love hearing the phrase "back in my day" or "we always did this?" When it comes to being a parent it always seems like the older generation has the perfect, scientific, fact based logic to solve an issue. Some of their "advice", nay, most of their "advice" can be pretty outlandish. Join the guys as they dive into old parenting advice that used to be the norm. Parent approved and even sometimes supported by the government!
Learning to walk. Getting an attitude. 8th grade to High School to College. College to be a working adult. All transitions we've all experienced in life. All had challenges and learning curves. But the best one? Becoming a parent and watching your kids navigate those transitions. Join the guys as they explore their favorite transitional moments from their kids lives.
It's the most wonderful time of year, as they say. However, someone forgot to tell your kids. When they do not listen with threats of no gifts from Santa or the Elf on the Shelf is watching don't work, what do you do? You find a way to still be jolly and enjoy the festive season. Join the guys as they talk Christmas, current traditions, past traditions and what they love best about this time of year. Even the Grinch will love this episode!
Have you ever done something nice for your kid only for them to tell you they didn't have fun? Or buy them a treat only for them to tell you they want a color that was not available. Kids will be savages and make ungrateful comments at opportune moments. Join the guys as they explore the times when their kids were ungrateful and always left wanting more. Because we all know that when they ask for the blue cupcake, they really want the red and only let you know when its already half eaten.
Remember the days of travel where you just checked your bag and had a backpack with a laptop? Or just a small carry on for yourself. Well having kids throws a wrench into those travel plans. Sometimes you need 20 snacks and an IPAD. Sometimes you need coloring books. And sometimes you need it all! Join the guys as they tackle traveling with their kids.
The Louisiana Purchase, NAFTA, AROD to the Yankees, Babe Ruth to the Red Sox. All significant negotiations in the history of the world. Tough negotiations, of course. Tougher than negotiating bedtime with a toddler, debatable. Join the guys as they explore the wins and losses when negotiating with their kids.
Do you remember the roller coaster that was your first experience as a parent? Trying to figure it all out and keeping your sanity at the same time. Join hosts Justin and Trent as they welcome a special guest... New dad Chris joins the show as we explore the newborn dad life.
What is one of your favorite movies? Would you watch it every day for a month straight? Could you pick up where you left off or have to start it over? Well, as Justin and Trent have experienced with their kids, you can do all of that. One movie, day after day for long stretches. See how the dads rank their kids favorite movies in this weeks episode.
Have you ever had a moment when you accidentally dropped a bad word in front of your kid? Only for them to repeat it immediately or a week later... In the correct context. Join your hosts Justin and Trent as they reminisce on the times when their potty mouth provided some quality kid oopsies.
Have you ever thought the way your kids eat is disgusting? Do they eat a certain way or a particular food in a strange way? Join your hosts Justin & Trent as we take on our kids less than appetizing eating habits in this episode of Dad's Picking Daisies.