Season 2

HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E011: 🎬 Family Fun Night: Creating Movie and TV Show-Inspired Themed Dinners

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In this fun and flavorful episode of Hey Other Parents, we dive into the world of movie and TV-inspired cooking! Sara shares her experience making a Christmas dinner inspired by The Grinch Stole Christmas with her son Julian, sparking a lively conversation about how food can bring stories to life. So what movie or show will inspire your next family cooking event?

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HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E012: The DINK Lifestyle Explained: Navigating Friendships Between Parents and Child-Free Couples

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Not everyone wants kids—and that’s okay! This week on HeyOtherParents, we sit down with Leigh to talk about life as a DINK (Double Income, No Kids). We’re busting myths, tackling awkward questions, and exploring how parents and their child-free friends can navigate life’s differences while keeping friendships strong.

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🎙️ HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E013: First-Time Fatherhood: Real Stories and Tips for New Dads

👋 In This Episode: Join us as we dive into a heartfelt and humorous conversation with our good friend Joe, who's on the cusp of becoming a dad for the first time. Don’t miss this heartwarming episode about the ups and downs of preparing for parenthood. Whether you’re a seasoned parent, an expectant one, or just love a good story, this episode will leave you smiling. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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🍼 Becoming a Dad: Joe shares the excitement of announcing his wife’s pregnancy to family and friends.

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🎙️ HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E014: Preparing Your Teen for College: Candid Advice for Families

✨ In This Episode: Ready to navigate the rollercoaster of college life? 🎢 This week, Michael sits down with special guest Carolyn to explore the highs, lows, and everything in between about going to college. From choosing the right school to surviving homesickness and balancing academics with fun, Carolyn shares her candid experiences and lessons learned. Whether your kid is about to leave the nest 🪺 or you’re a student preparing for your next adventure, this episode is packed with actionable advice and relatable moments. 🌟

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📝 How Carolyn went from submitting 13 college applications to finding the perfect fit…

🎙️ HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E015: Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Insights and Strategies for Parents Supporting Your Child from Diagnosis to Independence

This week, we’re diving into the challenges, victories, and everyday realities of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes. From school accommodations 🏫, blood sugar monitoring 📊, and meal planning 🍏, to college transitions 🎓 and navigating social situations 🎂, we cover what it really takes to support a child through this lifelong journey.

Our guest, Mike Orlep, shares his firsthand experience raising his daughter, who was diagnosed at age 7 and is now thriving in college.

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🎙️ HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E016: Everyday Parenting Struggles: From Mealtime Meltdowns to Screen Time Negotiations

This week on Hey Other Parents, we’re diving into the everyday battles parents fight with their kids—from mealtime meltdowns to screen time negotiations and the eternal struggle of getting out the door on time. If you’ve ever had to argue about one more bite, five more minutes of screen time, or why socks are apparently optional in winter, this episode is for you... and what's with the turtle fight after dinner?

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🔥 Mealtime Wars – Why do kids suddenly hate food they loved last week? …

HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E017: Navigating Multicultural Parenting: Embracing Blended Family Identities

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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Hey Other Parents, we’re diving into what it’s like to grow up in, marry into, and raise a mixed family. Sara shares her journey of being adopted into a culturally diverse family, how she learned to embrace Jean’s Haitian roots when they started dating in high school, and how she now helps their children navigate their own mixed identity. We discuss the challenges, funny moments, cultural misunderstandings, and meaningful lessons learned along the way.

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HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E018: Movies That Shaped Our Childhoods!

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This week, we’re diving into the movies that shaped our childhoods—whether they were magical, terrifying, or just completely inappropriate for kids. We’ll explore the classics we rented from the library, the ones we caught on primetime TV with all the curse words dubbed over, and the films our parents probably shouldn’t have let us watch. Plus, we’ll see if the movies we loved as kids still hold up when we show them to our own children!

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🎥 Nostalgic Movie Picks: …

🎉 Season 2 Finale: A Look Back, A Pause, and What’s Next!

🎙️ In This Episode:

This week on Hey Other Parents, we’re wrapping up Season 2 with a look back at the stories, laughs, and real parenting moments that made this season special.

From parenting burnout to first-time fatherhood, raising kids in multicultural families, and the wildest parenting battles, this season has been full of incredible conversations. Plus, we had some fun with our BuzzFeed movie quiz episode and got nostalgic about the movies that shaped our childhoods (even the ones we probably shouldn’t have watched).

We’ll also share why we’re taking a short pause (family first, always ❤️), what’s coming in Season 3, and how you can help shape the next chapter of the podcast. …