Shows
Unprofessional Guide to ParentingOur Kids And Their Halloween Costumes2020-10-0116 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingPODCAST: Our Overly Dramatic Children2020-08-1809 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThe Kids' Shows We Actually Like Watching2020-08-1812 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike's Daughter Starts School and Virtual Learning2020-08-1812 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingGetting Your Kids To Wear A Face Mask2020-08-0611 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKeeping Kids Healthy While Respecting Others' Body Types2020-08-0313 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThe New Mom-Shaming: What You're Doing With Your Kids For School2020-07-1614 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingOnline Learning or In-Person School?2020-07-1613 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingParenting During The Coronavirus2020-03-1715 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike's Vacation Was A Win!2020-03-0314 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHow Chris Perez Balances Parenthood and Everything Else He Does (it's a lot!)2020-02-2105 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingSplitting Up The Twins & Mike's Next Family Vacay2020-02-2114 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingValentine's Day Win & Kids Writing2020-02-2010 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHow The Twins Dealt With Their 4 Year Old Check Up (and SHOTS!)2020-02-1111 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingCelebrating Valentine's Day With Your Kids2020-02-0609 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike's Daughter Won The Lottery!2020-01-2413 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingSeparating The Twins2020-01-2314 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKeeping Christmas From Spoiling Your Kids2020-01-1010 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKids Make You Feel Like A Kid Again2019-12-1913 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHolidays, Traditions, and how NOT to Spoil Your Kids2019-12-1030 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMeeting Santa2019-12-0312 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingParent Teacher Conferences2019-12-0310 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingWhen Your Kids Are Sick You Are Sick2019-11-2211 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThe Holidays Make For Hard Subjects2019-11-1311 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingBabies Growing Up Takes Its Emotional Toll2019-11-0615 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThere's Not Enough Energy In The World To Help You Keep Up With Your Kids2019-11-0611 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingBecoming A Confident Parent2019-10-1714 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingLoose Teeth and Bad Words2019-10-1718 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHow Young Is Too Young For Star Wars2019-10-1717 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKids' Halloween Costumes (will they ever decide?)2019-10-0913 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingVent Buddies2019-10-0216 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingRaising Kids In A Social Media World2019-10-0111 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHow Two Parents Can Really Work Well As A Team2019-09-2616 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingChoosing A Kindergarten Is Harder Than Choosing a College!Mike's daughter is a year away from going into kindergarten so Mike and Jennie discuss how hard it is to choose the right one. Do you go public or private? Do you go secular or not? Who knew it was this challenging?2019-08-2312 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKids are Embarrassing. And really, really Gross!Mike and Jennie discuss the disgusting things kids do like pick their nose and then eat it.2019-08-2010 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingOnce The Schedule Is Messed Up, Your Life is MESSED UP!Mike and Jennie talk about how messing up your kid's schedule just one time will throw off your following days, maybe even weeks. We also catch up on things they've talked about implementing and whether or not they were successful.2019-08-0812 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingHow Do You Put Your Kid In Time Out When He Won't Go?Mike and Jennie talk about how Jennie's son won't go to time out when she tells him to. They found some other suggestions for when time out doesn't work.2019-07-3115 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingA Control Freak Raising A Control Freak: this may not go wellMike and Jennie talk about how Mike's need to be in charge has been passed down to his daughter and it's causing problems for both of them.2019-07-2608 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingWe Feel MUCH Younger Than Our Chronological AgeMike and Jennie talk about how they don't feel old enough to have kids (even though they definitely are) and how they don't feel like they have their act together like their parents did.2019-07-2410 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingWhiny Whiners From Planet WhinytonMike and Jennie talk about dealing with whiny kids. And that the 3s aren't as bad as they were led to believe.2019-07-1611 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingSleepovers; How Young is Too Young?Mike's daughter and her friend have been talking about having sleepovers but Mike's daughter is just four. Is that too young? And if it does happen, will Mike survive it?2019-07-1113 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike's Daughter Is Coming Out Of Her ShellNow that Mike's daughter is four, it looks like she's becoming more adventurous, more likely to make new friends, and it's exciting! Except Mike is completely neurotic about it (as usual).2019-07-0210 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingSassy McSassy-Pants and Salad FrostingHidden Valley Ranch has come out with "salad frosting" to help kids eat their veggies. And how do you deal with a kid that back talks.2019-06-1813 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike's Back From Disney where he Survived and, dare I say, THRIVED!Mike has been dreading his family vacation to Disney. Jennie thought it was warranted since his daughter is young and it was his first trip there. But his wife was the best planner and everything went, not just well, but amazing!2019-06-1322 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingFinding That Work-Life BalanceMike's on vacation so Jennie grabbed Jeannie Hernandez to talk about trying to find a balance between work and family and not letting one overpower the other.2019-06-0521 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingTracking Your KidsMike and Jennie talk about Mike's upcoming trip to Disney and how he's freaking out about losing his daughter. Should he electronically track his daughter while on vacation?2019-05-2809 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingIs There A Difference In Mexican and American Households? Not so you'd notice.Penny Ayarzagoitia from Bravo's "Texicanas" co-hosts this episode as they talk about ADHD in kids and if there's much difference in being raised in a traditionally Mexican home as opposed to a traditional American home.2019-05-2313 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingNo! No, No, No, No, No! (I hate that word now)Mike and Jennie talk about what to do when your child keeps telling you no. A big one they like is giving them the APPEARANCE of control.2019-05-2113 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingOutsourcing: Smart Parenting or Being Lazy?Mike and Jennie talk about outsourcing your parenting duties. There are people who will potty train your children, for example. Is this a good idea or are you just being lazy?2019-05-1711 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingDealing with Your Kids' Anger is Harder Than Dealing With Your OwnMike and Jennie talk about the steps a parent should take to help their kids deal with anger and they seem kind of hard. Somewhat realistic, but also kind of hard. But isn't parenting?2019-05-0915 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingBoy, Does Disney Have a Racket Going OnDisney (and all Disney related things) is so expensive! But they can charge what they charge because people will pay it. Jennie went to Disney On Ice and Mike's about to go to Disney World and they talk about the $$$ involved.2019-05-0117 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingI Thought I Had An Obsession With Clothes Until I Had KidsKids grow too fast. Their clothes never fit. They're too big or too small or too long. It's frustrating because you have to buy clothes constantly. Although if you're into buying clothes I guess it could be fun. But you know what I'm talking about: a kid whose pants are too short but still fit in the waist, so if you got the right length they'd be too big in the waist. UG! So Mike and Jennie talk about how to deal with it.2019-04-2416 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingKeeping Your Cool Around Your KidsJennie and Mike talk about how impossible it is not to get angry with their kids. They try not to go completely insane though, so they should get points.2019-04-1714 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingInfertility Sucks But Don't Let It Suck Away Your JoyMike and Jennie discuss Justin Bieber's lame attempt at an April Fool's joke and how it backfired on him with the infertility community (some, anyway). And since Jennie is the unhappy expert on infertility she'll give you her take.2019-04-1215 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingDon't Let Your Weight Affect Your ParentingCut yourself some slack. You're raising kids and you're busy! You may not be in your absolute best shape, but that's ok! Your kids still want you in pictures. Your kids still want to go outside and do things with you. But you want to be healthy. So how do you do that when you're finishing your kids' meals and snacks?2019-04-0816 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike Survives Surgery! (his daughter's)Mike and Jennie talk about going through surgery when it's someone you love. Poor Mike had some obstacles in the way of his daughter's ear surgery. She had tubes put in her ears and everyone came through with flying colors. Even Mike!2019-04-0315 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThere's A New Type of Parenting Style Called Snowplow ParentingMike and Jennie discuss snowplow parenting. Mike realizes he's a snowplow parent while Jennie already knew she wasn't. Poor Mike!2019-03-2917 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingThe Truths of Potty Training - I'm not sure we agreeMike and Jennie talk about how potty training is STILL going on. The stress of it. Friends' helpful advice. And we even read an article with the "truths" of potty training which we're not sure is all true.2019-03-2218 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingMike Focuses Too Much on His Parenting FailsJennie tries to give Mike an easy way to feel better about his skills as a parent. Mike likes sarcasm so he'll enjoy her idea. Also our kids decide to have meltdowns and be disagreeable (like usual).2019-03-1914 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingWe Look at Disney Movies Way Differently Now That We're AdultsMike and Jennie talk about how we "see" Disney movies differently now that we're parents. Ariel got married at sixteen. SIXTEEN! (We still love those Disney movies though!)2019-03-1513 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingPainting Your Child's Room Pink or Blue. Yes or No?Mike and Jennie talk about painting their kids' room. An article in the New York Times says the color of their rooms effects how they learn to empathize. That sounds weird to us.2019-03-1215 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingIn A World Of Anti-Vaxxing...What Do You Do?Mike and Jennie talk about how their city got their first case of measles and they're scared that there could be a huge outbreak which would affect so many kids. Should you vaccinate or will you opt out?2019-03-0613 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 38: Mike's parental wins/fails with his daughter's first fly-away vacation2019-03-0117 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 37: Potty Training and My Fail with Nicknames2019-02-0511 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp. 36 - Toddler birthday parties: we're in the wrong business2019-01-2814 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 35: Chef Jason Dady guest hosts and talks being a goofy dad2019-01-1512 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 34: What is your love language?2019-01-1015 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 33: We survived the Holidays!2019-01-0711 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 32: How to get your kids to eat holiday foods they normally don't see2018-12-1408 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 31: How the holidays are (now) with kids2018-12-1420 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 30: Being criticised by your kids2018-12-1411 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 29 - What do you do for kids with nightmares?2018-10-1911 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp. 28 - Undoing what grandparents have done; and more talk about getting our kids to eat!2018-10-1510 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 27: When Can You Let Kids Start Cooking?2018-09-1213 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 26: Vacations (from the kids)2018-08-2313 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 25: We're Not Alone In NOT Having Our Lives Together2018-08-1510 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 24: All About Food & Who Do Your Kids Look Like?2018-08-0612 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 23: Why Weekends Aren't The Same When You're A Parent, & Chore Charts Are HARD2018-07-3111 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 22: Boogers, Binkies, and NOT Being an Influence2018-07-2311 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 21: My life philosophy of "whatever" and making memories2018-06-2613 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 20: Are we doing enough for our kids? and Chore Charts!2018-06-1911 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 19: How do people take kids out to dinner successfully?!2018-05-3111 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 18: There are some cars that are just NOT for kidsEveryone has their idea about what to drive with kids: SUV, sedan, mini-van. But...a Maserati?2018-05-2110 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 17: We hate kids partiesIs it just us, or is going to kids' birthday parties really hard?2018-05-0712 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 16: It's about Self-Care...but when do you find time to exercise!?Being a parent has you putting everyone else's needs before your own. But sometimes you have to take care of yourself. The problem is finding the time.2018-04-2511 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 15: Is it already time to Potty Train?Jennie was caught off-guard when the teacher told her her daughter was ready to be potty-trained.2018-04-1910 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 14: The very unexpected costs of parentingYou know diapers are going to get you, but there are so many other sneaky things nobody tells you about!2018-04-1316 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 13 - Why Do Kids Want Their Picture Taken If They Won't Smile!?Kids don't smile. Well, yeah, they do. All the time. Until the camera comes out.2018-04-0510 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 12: Learning, Listening, and Mommy Shaming2018-03-1916 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 11 - Presents are a blessing and a curseWhat to do when you get too many gifts2018-02-1512 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 10 - The Poop Dilemma: What Would You Do?what to do when someone else's child has pooped their diaper; copy cats2018-01-2311 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 9 - Why Won't You Eat?!The kids just won't eat anything we feed them!2018-01-1112 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 8 - I said NoHow do you say no to your kid, and what do you do when they say No back?2018-01-0410 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 7 - We Are Disgusting PigsWe can't keep the house clean!2017-11-2011 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 6 - Adult Birthdays SuckHow it's just NOT about us anymore2017-11-2012 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 5 - Doctor TimeDoctor visits/ Toothbrushing2017-09-1512 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 4 - How I Used My Kids to Get Out Of A TicketFavorite parent/ Bedtime/ Getting out of tickets2017-09-1510 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 3 - The Daycare CrudTouching/ Tantrums/ Daycare Crud2017-09-1510 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 2 - Give Me Your Advice!Potty training/ Giving in/ Taking advice2017-09-1511 minUnprofessional Guide to ParentingEp 1We don't know what we're doing. Do you?2017-09-1510 min