The Raising Girls Episode

This week we sit down to discuss what it's like to raise daughters. Sara talks about growing up in with old fashioned expectations, ballet, not sweating, hidden outfits, girl chores and boy chores, women don't take out the garbage, mops and brooms for Christmas, helping raise strong girls, honesty about friend choices, and so much more. Raising kids truly is a four way game of tug of war, because it's the three of us and all of you!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered Collection on Steam Deck (also on Switch / PS5)

Sara: Bissell handheld steamer

Mike: NOCO Genius car battery starter

Links:

10 Tips To Help Dads and Daughters Stay Close https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-help-dads-daughters-stay-close/

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Star Wars For The Family

This week, Michael and Mike sit down to discuss an episode on Star Wars. How old should kids be, what is the best order to watch, what about the shows? We have so much to talk about and more! We discuss the It’s a Small World Ride, Star Wars Toys, Han Solo in Carbonite and pushing through the first 30 minutes so your kids are receptive to watching. We also discussed how a future trip to Disney helped get our family to watch some of the movies. Mike recommends a simple method… just keep it on in the background all the time! Is there a proper order to watch Star Wars in? The impact of Episode I on Lightsabers, which cartoons to watch before Ashoka & Mandolorian and so much more. So punch it Chewie, because it’s the three of us and all of you!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Nintendo Switch Online (Super Mario 2)

Mike: Godzilla Minus One

Links:

The Star Wars TV episodes to watch before The Mandalorian season 2 https://www.polygon.com/star-wars/2020/10/28/21536795/the-mandalorian-season-2-references-star-wars-clone-wars-rebels-watch-episodes

10 episodes of Star Wars to watch before Ahsoka https://www.space.com/ten-episodes-of-star-wars-to-watch-before-ahsoka

Overthinking the initiation into 'Star Wars' for our kids (CNN) https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/12/08/health/star-wars-go-ask-your-dad/index.html

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S01E014: The Korean BBQ and Adventurous Eating Episode

This week, Michael, Mike & Sara sit down to discuss eating out with your family and getting away from the typical fare. We remember going to the Chinese Buffet, experiences with Lobster, 5lbs of Crawfish at Middendorf's, Red Beans & Rice, Oyster Roasts in South Carolina and more. Michael, Sara, and Mike take a trip to a Korean Hot Pot/Korean BBQ restaurant with some of our kids to experience new food first hand. Sophia convinces Julian to suck the head of the Crawfish, Lucas loves some Sushi and Jacob rocks the BBQ! Should we have listened to the waiter about the spicy broth? Should we tell Noah that Pancakes aren't really called "Panpapes"? So grab those chopsticks and remember that chickens don't have fingers, because it’s the three of us and all of you!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Finding 'Ohana (Netflix)

Sara: More difficult puzzles with large portions of similar design

Mike: Welcome to Wrexham (FX)

Links:

Middendorf's Restaurant https://middendorfsrestaurant.com/

How To Survive Eating Out With Your Kids https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2022/02/10/how-to-survive-eating-out-with-your-kids/?sh=55e0e2819d21

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Video Game Night!

This week, Michael, Mike & Sara sit down to discuss video game night with the family. We have a full list of games to play with different ages of kids and number of people. Mike’s wife and Sara’s son both have foot injuries, Sara’s brother in a Pizza Hut during a robbery, Gauntlet, the Nintendo Power Pad, Barnes & Nobles magazine reading, arcade friends, and more. We discuss playing games with our own kids and Michael uses the word, shtick! See our list below for all the games discussed on this episode. So grab the controllers because it’s the three of us and all of you!

**Games That We Talked About **

-Party Games: Mario Party, Mario Kart, Trombone Champ, Big Brain Academy, Overcooked 2, What the Golf, Boomerang Fu, Rainbow, Smash Bros Ultimate, Switch Sports, Clubhouse Games, Jackbox Games (Drawful 2, Fibbage XL, Quiplash (These Jackbox Games are Available on AppleTV as well as consoles) -Couch Coop: Lovers in a Dangerous Time, Rayman Legends, Super Mario Wonder (instead of Super Mario U Deluxe), Super Mario 3D World, Minecraft, Snipper Clips, Unravel 2, Portal 2 (Co-Op Mode after you play campaign), Minecraft Dungeons, Animal Crossing -Pass The Controller: Donut County, A Short Hike -Older Ones: It Takes Two, Escape Academy -Oldest Ones: Diablo IV, Baldurs Gate 3 -VR Games: Beatsaber, Pistol Whip, Walkabout Mini Golf, Vader Immortal (lightsaber duels)

Time To Unplug

Michael: What Do You Meme? (Board Game)

Sara: First Wives Club (Netflix)

Mike: Frameo Picture Frames

Links:

Scientists Used Mario Game to Treat Depression. Here's What Happened https://www.mensjournal.com/news/mario-depression-nintendo

How video games teach us to fail — and why classrooms should too https://www.vox.com/ad/21302437/video-games-education-mastery-learning-failure-success

The benefits of videogames in learning https://www.iberdrola.com/talent/benefits-video-games-learning

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This week Mike and Sara sit down to discuss packing up the diaper bag and getting ready to leave the house. We have a full list that we can’t wait to talk about with you. The discussion includes what parents need, items related to changing, food, clothing, medical and so much more. We discuss watching Disney rides on YouTube, Ethan speaks to a real video game designer and more. We even take a peak at what the bigger kids might need for those days out and about. So get that periwinkle blue diaper bag out because it’s time to leave that judgment at the door!

Time To Unplug

Michael: What If? (Season Two Disney+)

Sara: Igloo Dining

Links:

Diaper Bag Checklist: What to Pack in a Diaper Bag https://www.thebump.com/a/how-to-pack-your-diaper-bag

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This week we are sitting down to discuss New Year’s Day and those pesky Resolutions. Michael loses his throne as the big bad of Mario Kart with this family! We talk getting ready for New Years night when we were younger. Getting those Growing Up Carmen cards ready because we have Cinnamon Baths! We discuss grapes at midnight, Dim Sum with strangers, freezing at the beach for tossing away negativity, and superpower necklaces. Sara’s husband has a checklist system for his goal setting. We break down those big resolutions into smaller more attainable goals. So toss out those snacks, drink some water, grab those apples, because we are getting ready for our New Years Resolutions!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Percy Jackson (Disney+ 2023)

Sara: Journaling (5 Below Pick A Journal)

Mike: Rebel Moon (Netflix 2023)

Links:

Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Children & Teens https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Healthy-New-Years-Resolutions-for-Kids.aspx

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This week we are sitting down to discuss what it’s like to have a dog. Michael and his wife host a gingerbread house competition for his oldest and his friends. What’s it like to get the first dog in the house? We each had our own pets when we were younger. Are there dog naming books? We discuss adopting vs going to a breeder, vet bills, how to choose your dog, some advice & basics, kennel cough, personality traits to look for, and what they are like at different stages. Did Sara get bamboozled with one of her dogs? An Amish dog? Wait is that a back scratcher? What about Pet Insurance? Dinner time with the dogs, wet or dry food, and more. Seven Nation Army on his Otamatone!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Otamatone (Neo, Deluxe or Techno)

Sara: Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Mike: Godzilla x Kong trailer

Links:

How Kids Benefit From Pet Ownership https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-kids-benefit-from-pet-ownership-5201854

Mega Mema Medley Otamatone Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBLzQox_3Q&ab_channel=TheRealSullyG

Drawful 2 https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/drawful-2

Kahoot https://kahoot.com/

Blooket https://www.blooket.com/

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This week we are sitting down to discuss some school things! We have a big episode dedicated to both report cards and parent teacher conferences. Did you know about Michael’s hidden secret about playing the recorder? Did anyone see Melissa’s report card… it got lost in the mail AGAIN? Did anyone see the water game where you put rings on the pegs? Was the 80’s and 90’s different for children from houses of two languages? How to go into the discussions with an open mind & being prepared with questions. We also discuss how to have a follow up conversation with our kids and the best time to do it. Sara has a great car strategy. Most of all, how to not be that parent? How did Mike swing a trip to Applebees in-between meetings? So rank your heart from Grinch to Mother Teresa, good citizen, because we have a lot of questions!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Scott Pilgram Takes Off (Netflix 2023)

Sara: The Guncle Audio Book(Steven Rowley)

Mike: Chocolate Thunder from Down Under (Outback Steakhouse Dessert)

Links:

Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences at Your Child’s School

https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/parent-engagement/articles/tips-successful-parent-teacher-conferences-your-childs-school

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Hey Other Parents #008: Sibling Fights! Because it's Five Feet of Fury!

This week we are discussing what happens when kids get into arguments. It’s not easy but it’s part of the experience. Michael’s middle guy plays Portal, Barbie and He-Man go to lunch at the McDonalds Play set instead of an Epic Battle Against Skeletor, talking through the vents, Sara’s brother does something to her Barbie dolls, report cards, arguments about control, stealing brownies on plane and payback. We talk about protecting your siblings, how things change as adults, sleeping arrangements, finding a place to let it out, age gaps, and grab me a snack “while you’re up.” This is a big topic and we try to break it down while learning from one-another. So break out those boxing gloves because it’s time to throw down!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Puffs (Broadway Show Rental on Streaming)

Sara: Tell me Without Telling Me (Board Game)

Links:

Time Magazine TEAM Article

https://time.com/5944210/calm-parenting-technique/

Tell me Without Telling Me

https://www.spinmaster.com/en-US/brands/spin-master-party-games/tell-me-without-telling-me-game/

Puffs

https://www.puffstheplay.com/

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This week we are discussing cooking with the kids! Just like Ratatouille, we believe everyone can cook! Sometimes we even get inspired to put our frozen waffles in the toaster and other times we get inspired to warm up syrup with butter. Can one speck make a child question all food? Why doesn’t my 4 year old love Chicken Risotto like when they were 9 months old? Does smell impacts taste? We discuss Duff Goldman cookbooks, what spouses agree upon, our own bad habits, Spot Bakes a Cake, Fractions in the kitchen, and how compliments can go a long way.

We give ourselves a break because our generation has a different schedule and lifestyle. We discuss some small ways to have our kids help. Remember, it doesn’t need to be perfect to have a good time cooking with your kids!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Loki (Season 2)

Sara: Connections (NY Times Games)

Mike: Fantasy Football (Yahoo App)

Links:

Connections online Game

https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections

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