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: Five Feet of Fury (Sibling Fights)

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!

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Michael: Loki (Season 2)

Sara: Connections (NY Times Games)

Mike: Fantasy Football (Yahoo App)

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Connections online Game

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Welcome to our kickoff of the Black Friday & Holiday Shopping Episode! We talk about our experiences as kids before shopping became as crazy as it is now. But don’t worry we have some honest advice of our experiences in this hectic time between Pre-Thanksgiving and Winter Break! Don’t worry, Sara’s daughter has a Power Point presentation ready to go for her gifts! What about you busy moms and dads? Regift for your infant? So tis the season to plan your Thanksgiving Menu while shopping for Pre-Black Friday Gifts!

We discuss some ideas for a variety of people. We discuss video games, target, QVC and gamely shopping with hacks for deals and to help you with narrowing down what to buy. Whether it be older teens, tweens, elementary aged kids or younger we have you covered. But what about the grandparents and spouses… of course! We talk ideas for kids who like tabletop, board games, activity kits, dungeons and dragons and more. We have ideas for Grandparent book writing ideas and help come up with ideas for people who like to make stuff in the kitchen or in their makers space! We even have an idea to save you money on Pokemon! Is it ok to regift something for your infant? Tik-Tok is a whole other story on what your older kids want!

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Michael: D&D 5th Edition + Dndbeyond

Sara: The fall of the House of Usher on Netflix

Mike: The Original Clue Board Game

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Code Names online Game https://codenames.game/

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Nobody Puts Gravy In The Corner (Thanksgiving)

Can you believe we are already getting ready for Thanksgiving? When is it ok to throw out your kids projects? We remember seeing Patrick Swayze on his horse named Shocker, Bridget Michelle, LL Cool J, Saved by The Bell, Punky Brewster’s Soleil Moon Frye at the Thanksgiving Parade. We talk Sourdough Bread, getting Boo’d, dinner starting times, speeches, PJ’s, Cinnamon Rolls, dinner plate real estate, Ross Geller’s Friends Moist Maker Sandwich, Coconut Cream Pie from Marie Callender’s Coconut Cream Pie and more. Michael’s dad insults Rachel over her Pumpkin Pie & Cool Whip topping. Mike Levine appreciates a good speech & Sara discusses how we can all take a moment to say what we are thankful for. So pass that gravy boat, because it’s time for Thanksgiving!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Sous Vide Chuck Steak

Sara: The Couple Game

Mike: Getting Away for his Anniversary

Links:

What is Sous Vide Cooking? https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-sous-vide-cooking

Chuck Steak

https://www.dadcooksdinner.com/sous-vide-chuck-steak-recipe/

Chuck Roast

https://foodieandwine.com/sous-vide-chuck-roast/

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#004: Lightbulbs & Moon Radishes (Sick Day)

It’s time for us to come clean with our thermometer related shenanigans, homeopathic moon radishes, and bubble-gum medicine because it’s time to stay home for that episode of Maury. Join Michael, Sara, and Mike for a deep dive into our sick days. Did Ginger Ale & Pretzels, Pastina or Spanish Soup resuscitate us for another day? We check in for our first Growing Up Carmen with boiled Coca-Cola? No DVR no problem, because we had Motel Williams, Sally Jessie Raphael, Patty Duke, Mr. Ed and more. How does Mr. Ed compare to the Paw Patrol? Did Gilligan’s Island inspire Lost? Now that the tables are turned with our kids, we’ll see if the school of hard knocks continues through the generations. We talk strep-throat and heat rashes, too. Did someone say Lion Guard & Jake and the Neverland Pirate fever dreams? So get that VapoRub ready because it’s time for a sick day!

Time To Unplug

Michael: Across The Spider-Verse

Sara: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (Gary Chapman)

Mike: Rallying for an Awesome Date Night

Links:

Too Sick for School? How To Decide if You Should Keep Your Kid Home (Cleveland Clinic)

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/should-your-child-stay-home-sick-heres-how-to-decide/

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Grab those reusable bags and shopping lists because we’re going food shopping. Join Michael, Sara and Mike for a deep dive into the grocery store. Who bring a clipboard? We talk SpaghettiOs, Nestle Quick, Neapolitan ice cream, cookie jars, questionable candy sampling and more. Who took the prize in the cereal box? Early and solo or later with kids? How do our kids change their taste every week? Embarrassing lunch moments? We revisit our childhood, talk about the present and seek out some expert advice on this weekly panic. So go pick out your cereal but remember, no colors, no marshmallows and no sugar! Did that painting move?

Time To Unplug

Michael: The Rookie (TV Series)

Sara: Eleckfun Electric Lunch Box

Mike: Dino-Nuggets

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Grocery Shopping Made Easy! Bring the kids? Maybe, experts say:

https://www.superkidsnutrition.com/grocery-shopping-made-easy/

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Suit up because it's time for Halloween. Michael, Sara and Mike grab their candy pillowcases for a deep dive into Halloween. They talk about growing up with questionable costumes, movies, candy etiquette, kids drinking coffee and so much more. We revisit our childhood, talk about the present and seek out some expert advice on what to do with the big pile of candy. Michael even has a tin foil hat theory on dark chocolate!

Time To Unplug

Michael: New York Comic Con (2023) + Jedi Training

Sara: Audio Books: Lessons in Chemistry (2022) & The House of Eve (2023)

Mike: Hot Tub

Links:

Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/21/health/halloween-candy-diet-culture-parenting-wellness/index.html

NY Empire Guild

https://www.facebook.com/EmpireSaberGuild/

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Episode Notes

Welcome to Hey Other Parents, an honest, messy, imperfect podcast about having kids. On this debut episode, Michael Heit, Sara Desravines, and Mike Levine introduce themselves and then talk a bit about the things that no one tells you about being a parent. What are some of the things you wished you knew sooner? Plus: the introduction of a weekly segment where we unplug and talk about Marry Me Chicken, Trombone Champ and Lightsaber Expenditures.

Time To Unplug

Michael: Trombone Champ

Sara: Marry Me Chicken

Mike: Lightsaber Duals

Links:

Trombone Champ

https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/trombone-champ-switch/

Marry Me Chicken

https://twitter.com/buzzfeed/status/1714397170353295683?s=42&t=BYgTn4HhpqcFOPNFaxNQIw

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