Kids Are Hard

Episode #24: Kids are Vulnerable

kidsarehard — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:39:30 +0000

In Episode #24, “Kids are Vulnerable,” we get a little emotional as we talk about a national news story that has affected us personally and certainly ties into our Parent Loser of the Week. We also dish out tips for choosing a daycare facility and Pinterest Easter crafts!

Episode #23: Kids are Busy

kidsarehard — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:25:16 +0000

In Episode #23, “Kids are Busy,” we discuss our daughter’s overflowing plate of activities and how that affects spending time as a family and eating healthy. We also discuss childhood obesity and health risk factors, then immediately become hypocrites by sharing wonderful Super Bowl food ideas and games that you can prepare and share with your kids on game day. GO NINERS!

Episode #22: Kids are Blessings

kidsarehard — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:22:23 +0000

In Episode #22, “Kids are Blessings,” we thought it was appropriate to recognize that our children are blessings, especially as we reflect on things we are thankful for this coming holiday season. We also find recipes to make Hostess treats, a man buys his kids a cat for getting 1,000 likes on Facebook, and kids eat out a lot!

Episode #21: Kids are Clingy

kidsarehard — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:36:05 +0000

In Episode #21 we talk about our summer hiatus, our children returning to school, separation anxiety and tips on how to deal with it, cranberry juice is good for UTIs, and a cool Canadian dad builds “Wipe Out” for his kids.

Episode #20: Kids are Hysterical

kidsarehard — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:12:44 +0000

In Episode #20 we talk about temper tantrums, why they happen, and how to deal with them. We also review a Chore app/website in beta (we have invite code!), and discuss new research about pregnant women drinking.

Episode #19: Kids are Mothered

kidsarehard — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:36:51 +0000

In Episode #19 we focus on our mothers! Chad talks about a tragedy at work and the strength of mothers, reads a poem, and pranks Trish (and maybe you) with the Parent Loser of the Week. We also discuss why the US is NOT the best country in which to raise a child.

Episode #18: Kids are Therapeutic

kidsarehard — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:33:55 +0000

In Episode #18 and after a long pause between episodes, we talk about our move, and how our children dealt with it, or rather how they were therapeutic to us! Also, website of the week, parent “winner” and tangential conversation!

Episode #17: Kids are “Evel”

kidsarehard — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:56:32 +0000

In Episode #17, we review our holiday, talk about how and why toddler boys are so much more physical and rambunctious than girls, share a listener’s son’s xmas techy wish list, nerfed playgrounds bore kids, and a mom embarrases her son on ESPN.

Episode #16: Kids are Techy

kidsarehard — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:39:41 +0000

In Episode #16, we discuss how kids have become accustomed to wonderful toys and gadgets, the most popular and desired kid gadgets, the parent bereavement act, and other morsels of parental (BS) knowledge. Mahna Mahna (at the end). Visit kidsarehard.wordpress.com!

Episode #15: Kids are Spooky

kidsarehard — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:06:22 +0000

In Episode #15, we summarize Trish’s pain in her neck, Haloween crafts, and a fan of the podcast that Chad met in person down at Blizzcon.

Episode #14: Kids are Moody

kidsarehard — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:32:13 +0000

In Episode #14, we talk about our moody children and some advice on how to handle a whining and pouting child (Chad’s not good at that). We cover backpack weight suggestions, a great childrens’ resource website, and a dad who tossed his kid in the drink.

Episode #13: Kids are Contagious

kidsarehard — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:38:48 +0000

In Episode #13, we talk about the sickness vectors at daycare, our last 4 weeks of hectic life, and a parent winner of the week! We get a bit reflective and misty-eyed at the end…could have been the alcohol too.

Episode #12: Kids are Active

kidsarehard — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:21:58 +0000

In Episode #12, we talk about our first summer with a kinder, the latest febrile seizure, parenting news of the week, and listener feedback. Glad we’re back!

Episode #11: Kids are Hoarders

kidsarehard — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:09:29 +0000

In Episode #11, we talk about our childrens’ natural tendancy to hoard everything from trash to figurines, and how to cope with it without destroying their collection dreams.

Episode #10: Kids are Fragile

kidsarehard — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:14:20 +0000

Episode 10 was inspired by our son who had a febrile seizure a few weeks ago and scared the bejesus out of us. It’s amazing how kids can go from healthy to the appearance of the brink of death in seconds. Kids are Fragile.

Episode #9: Kids are Oblivious

kidsarehard — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:30 +0000

In Episode #9, we talk about how our children lack a social filter, rather, they are oblivious sometimes. They just say what they’re thinking! Also parenting news, tips, and winner of the week!

Episode #8: Kids are Compassionate

kidsarehard — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:35:12 +0000

In Episode #8, we discuss how children can, at times, be more compassionate and understanding to the plight of others than their parents. And Chad was HYPER! Also parenting news, tips, and parent loser(s) of the week! Remember to review us on iTunes!

Episode #7: Kids are Resilient

kidsarehard — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:00:36 +0000

In a very delayed Episode #7, we discuss the challenges that we, as parents, face when there is a death in the family. Not only our personal grief, but how we talked about the loss with our daughter. Also parenting news, tips, and loser of the week!

As always, visit our official site at www.kidsarehard.wordpress.com

Episode #6: Kids are Sweethearts

kidsarehard — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:43:51 +0000

In Episode #6, which was recorded TWICE, we discuss how our children can be sweethearts. We also talk about a mother jailed for sending her kids to the wrong school, cover an amazing story of a 6-year old, Valentine’s Day crafts, and weekly Parent Loser.

Episode #5: Kids are Fattening

kidsarehard — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:47:21 +0000

In Episode #5, we ring in the new year with a discussion about how kids make you fat! No, not because they are named Hansel and Gretel, but how our parenting commitments can get in the way of eating well and exercising.