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Caring ConversationsEssential Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Seniors at HomeIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Shanna Hakala discuss the critical environmental risks faced by seniors, focusing on slips, trips, falls, air quality, chemical safety, fire risks, temperature regulation, and the role of smart technology in enhancing home safety. They provide practical tips for families to help their loved ones maintain independence while minimizing hazards in the home.
2025-05-2031 minCaring ConversationsAnswering Your Top Home Care QuestionsIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss Ohana Care, a home care service that emphasizes personalized, relationship-based care. They explore the various services offered, the importance of caregiver-client relationships, and the unique approach to care management. The conversation also covers how families can initiate care, the role of care managers, and the significance of personalized care plans. Additionally, they address common questions about caregiver screening and the rationale behind their minimum hourly commitment for services.
2025-04-0840 minCaring ConversationsAging Well: Preventing Falls and Promoting Independence for SeniorsIn this conversation, Liz Lewington and Melissa Therrien discuss the importance of aging well through preventative care. They cover various aspects of senior care, including home safety, fall prevention, medication management, nutrition, staying active, mental health, and accessing support resources. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to senior care, focusing on maintaining independence and quality of life.
2025-03-2529 minCaring ConversationsHow In-Home Care Supports Post-Surgery RecoveryIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss the critical role of home care in supporting post-operative recovery, particularly after hip and knee surgeries. They explore the importance of preparation for surgery, effective pain management, and the need for professional support during recovery. The conversation emphasizes the significance of communication between healthcare providers and families to ensure a safe discharge from the hospital and a smooth transition home. The hosts also highlight the emotional aspects of recovery and the value of involving family members in the care process.
2025-02-1136 minCaring ConversationsHow to Start Your Career as a Caregiver: Tips from a RecruiterIn this episode of Caring Conversations, hosts Liz Lewington and Melissa Therrien discuss the intricacies of starting a career in caregiving with HR manager Heather Connors from Ohana Care. They explore the various roles within caregiving, the hiring process, the importance of company support, and the balance between work and personal life. The conversation also touches on growth opportunities, the impact of technology, and the challenges faced in recruitment. The episode emphasizes the value of agency care over private hiring, highlighting the support and resources provided by companies like Ohana Care.
2025-02-0442 minCaring ConversationsPalliative Care: Compassionate Support at the End of LifeIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington delve into the sensitive topic of palliative care, discussing its importance, misconceptions, and the emotional aspects surrounding end-of-life care. They explore the differences between palliative care and hospice care, share personal experiences, and emphasize the need for early conversations about palliative options. The episode highlights the role of healthcare teams, the significance of family support, and the active management involved in providing comfort to patients. Ultimately, the conversation aims to demystify palliative care and encourage open discussions about dying and the care that can enhance the quality of...
2025-01-2148 minCaring ConversationsThe Role of Companionship in Mental & Emotional Wellbeing for those with DementiaIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss the vital role of companionship in the mental and emotional well-being of individuals with dementia. Joined by caregiver Jamie McGurgin, they explore the importance of personalized care, the impact of touch, and effective de-escalation techniques in caregiving. The conversation emphasizes the need to understand dementia beyond labels and stigmas, advocating for a compassionate and individualized approach to care. In this conversation, caregivers discuss the importance of emotional connections, consistency in care, and the joy found in working with dementia patients. They emphasize the need for p...
2025-01-1446 minCaring ConversationsIs Your Parent Showing Signs of Dementia? What Behaviours to Watch ForIn this episode of Caring Conversations, hosts Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss the complexities of dementia care, focusing on the signs and symptoms of dementia, the importance of empathy in caregiving, and the dynamics of family communication. They emphasize the need for understanding behaviors, the significance of companionship, and the necessity of self-care for caregivers. The conversation highlights the importance of education and support for families navigating the challenges of dementia.
2024-12-1752 minCaring ConversationsHow to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their FutureSummaryIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Liz Lewington and Melissa Therrien discuss the sensitive topic of initiating conversations about in-home care with loved ones. They explore the importance of addressing care needs early, navigating resistance and denial, and the role of caregivers in family dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the need for pragmatic approaches to home care, financial considerations, and the emotional aspects of caregiving. The hosts encourage families to have these discussions with empathy and love, ensuring that the wishes of seniors are respected and understood.TakeawaysConversations about in-home...
2024-12-1036 minCaring ConversationsNavigating Home Care Funding Options in Alberta and British ColumbiaIn this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Liz Lewington discuss the complexities of home care funding in Alberta and British Columbia. They explore various support programs, including Alberta's Client-Directed Home Care Invoicing Program and the fully funded options available through Alberta Health Services. The conversation also delves into BC's CSIL program, highlighting the challenges and barriers faced by individuals seeking home care support. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding available resources and navigating the funding landscape to ensure that seniors can remain in their homes as they age. In this episode, Liz Lewington and Melissa Therrien...
2024-12-0331 minCaring ConversationsUnderstanding In-Home Care: Breaking Myths & MisconceptionsClick here to watch a video of this episode.
SummaryIn this episode of Caring Conversations, hosts Melissa Therrien and Elizabeth Lewington explore the world of in-home care, addressing common myths and misconceptions while highlighting the importance of personalized care. They discuss who can benefit from in-home care, the proactive nature of support, and the role of technology in enhancing care. The conversation emphasizes the significance of building trust with families and the collaborative approach needed in home care, as well as future trends in the industry.TakeawaysIn-home...
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The Funny Thing About Parenting89. Being a Sports Mom is a Part-Time JobAny other dance-parents out there?! Is it like having a part-time job? We're new to this thing and sharing our fun experiences so far. Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funn...
2023-02-2225 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting88. Girl Dads vs. Boy DadsA girl-dad and a boy-dad compare notes on today's episode. Will there be differences? Better question...will there be similarities? Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a...
2023-02-1534 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting87. Making Traveling with Kids Less of a Gong ShowThis week, we're uncovering travel hacks for parents as submitted by our listeners. Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed...
2023-02-0827 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting86. Our trip to Disney World 🌴 Who else needs a vacation after the vacation?We just returned to Minnesota after a warm weather vacation—we mean "trip"—with our kids. Now we need a vacation :) We're chatting about the good and tough experiences while in Disney World with our fam! Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck...
2023-02-0136 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting85. This is why we can't have ✨nice things✨Kids ruin things. So why are we getting new furniture?Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you...
2023-01-2522 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting84. Is Firstborn-Anxiety a Thing?We wonder if and how firstborns tend to be a bit more anxious than others.Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on p...
2023-01-1821 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting83. Birth Order Basics: Breaking down the unique traits and motivations of your firstborn, middle & youngest child ✨ How understanding it can help you be a patient parentYou might know TJ as the "birth order guy" on social media. So today, we're talking all about it as we dissect the personalities of firstborns, middle and youngest children. We talk about what we see, what YOU see, and what each kid's motivations might be (that rhymed). Leave us a voice message—or a question—call 407-374-9808 ...don't worry, it goes straight to voicemail :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on I...
2023-01-1140 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting82. Getting Rid of Our Stuff: Melissa's decluttering rampage, what we want less of, and discussing whether sentimental value is actually valuableWe're in the mood to get rid of stuff and declutter! Melissa tells us why she's on a rampage and I'm saddled up for the ride.Leave us a message—or a question—call 407-374-9808Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast ligh...
2023-01-0426 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting81. Why do boys fart so much? ...plus other great questions from kids & parents (raising boys vs. girls, jealousy with siblings, 4th child dynamics + more!)To leave us your (or your kid's) question as a voice message: call 407-374-9808Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and...
2022-12-1428 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting80. The Magical Sounds of Christmas ✨ Our Top 10 Holiday Tunes 🎵Our list has a little classic, a little boy band, and a little obscurity. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and even for the...
2022-12-0727 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting79. Christmas Gifts for Kids: Puppies or Cardboard Boxes?What are your favorites gifts you've given your kids (ones that you don't regret)? We're going through your answers and our own on this week's show! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This p...
2022-11-3031 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting78. The Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner: Drafting TV Characters to Sit at Your TableWhat if you could pick TV characters for your Thanksgiving table this year? Well today, we're doing that. With our good friend Rachel (a mom of 3), we're drafting our Thanksgiving dinner lineup by choosing from classic and current TV characters. Play along as you listen! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing...
2022-11-2332 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting77. Amazing Parenting Hacks (...morning routines, making choices, phones, empowering and more!)We asked you to share a parenting hack, and we're going through some of the responses on today's show. Honestly, there are so many good ones that we'll get to more in future episodes! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to...
2022-11-1630 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting76. Our First Family Meeting Recap (Golden Rule + Privileges + Hype Theme Song)We had our first family meeting a few days ago! We're sharing how it went on today's show! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents...
2022-11-0922 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting75. We're Going to Start Having Family Meetings (...and they won't be boring)We think we need family meetings to become a regular part of our month. In this episode, we tell you why and how we're going to do it...kind of.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your...
2022-11-0223 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting74. What are your kids being for Halloween + Mel's ONE costume as a kid + Why would TJ throw licorice at a car?!We're chatting about Halloween this week, what kids are dressing up as, and other fun stories around this strange holiday. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents...
2022-10-2619 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting73. Four Kids in Four Years + Naming Your Middle Child "Wilder" + Birth Order with Four KidsWe chatted with Ben and Corley on this week's show. Like us, they have 4 kids...except they had their babies within 4 years of each other. WOWZA. We had a great conversation about parenting, birth order, how their kids' names perfectly fit their personalities and their amazing family business, Good Ranchers, as well. PS: If you want to give Good Ranchers a try (and we think your family will love them), you can get $30 off (+ free express shipping) by using the code "TJ"Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review...
2022-10-1944 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting72. The Funny Thing About School Picture DayThanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and even for the whole family.
2022-10-1223 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting71. How a Teacher's Approach Could Change Our Parenting ApproachImmediately following our kids' teacher conferences (which went fine), we sit down and have a conversation about education, testing and how a teacher's approach to his classroom could get us to tweak our parenting approach. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed...
2022-10-0528 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting70. All Kids, One Kid, No KidsDo you like bring your kids to Target? The movie theater? Ballgames? We're playing a game this week, called "All kids, one kid or no kids." Would you rather bring all of your kids, one kid, or no kids to these places. See if you agree :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny...
2022-09-2823 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting69. Coffee Time with TJ + MelWe're here to make you feel normal. In this episode, we're fully relaxed as our kids are in school, telling stories about parenting and how birth order is really sticking out these days. Hope you relate and enjoy :)Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take...
2022-09-2124 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting68. Only Child MythbustersIf you have an only child (or were one yourself), what do you want other people to know?! We asked that question on Instagram and are going through the responses on this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to...
2022-08-1018 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting67. Laguna Beach + Disneyland Without Kids (and it was lovely)We love shared experiences with our kids...and also without them! We just got back from a adults only trip to CA and we're feeling like kids again. We're talking about our most recent getaway and why we love shared experiences with just each other AND with our kids. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrien
2022-08-0324 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting66. Things We Got Away With As KidsWe asked you about the things you got away with as a kid...things you'd never let your kids get away with these days. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is...
2022-07-2722 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting65. How on Earth Do You Teach Kids To Be Good Losers?Play to win, learn to lose. How on earth do you teach kids to be okay with losing? Let's chat about it.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents...
2022-07-1322 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting64. We're Talking About Melissa's New Reading Obsession (TJ likes TV + TikTok, Mel likes books)Melissa has become an avid novel reader while TJ still likes watching things on screens. Enjoy the conversation as TJ tries to understand this new obsession of Mel's. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible p...
2022-07-0629 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting63. Five Things We Wish We Could Control Better ✨FUN PARENTING EDITION✨We come up with 5 things we wish we had more control over as parents...and the first one gets weird fast :) Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents...
2022-06-2924 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting62. Potty Training Your Youngest ChildHow does potty training go with a youngest child? We'll unload the deets for you in today's show :) Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were...
2022-06-2220 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting61. Kids...Go Find Something To DoWe're 3 days into summer and our kids are already bored. Help us. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and even for the whole...
2022-06-1521 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting60. The Funny Thing About Stay-At-Home ParentsMelissa reflects on being a stay at home mom after her first year. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and even for the...
2022-06-0824 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting59. Saturdays at Home With Nowhere To BeSaturdays at home with no plans might be some of our favorite memories. That's what we're talking about on this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for...
2022-06-0119 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting58. Which Kid Would You Pick? (Firstborn, Middle or Youngest)Playing a fun little game on today's show...pick a kid depending on the situation. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and...
2022-05-2520 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting57. Wanting a Fun House vs. Peace and QuietYou want your house to be fun, but you chaos stresses you out. How do we manage the tension between these two things? Let's chat about it.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible...
2022-05-1825 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting56. Mom Stories + Family Trees Should Blow Our MindsThis week, TJ's sharing stories about his mom and a thought about family trees. Why is his mind blown? We still aren't sure. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is f...
2022-05-1123 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting55. Sad or Psyched: Getting Rid of Baby StuffWe've reached a new era—we don't need baby stuff in our house any more. Is Melissa sad or psyched to get rid of these things? Does she have a sentimental bone in her body? Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrienTJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienCheck out TJ's new SHOW on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting ai...
2022-05-0427 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting54. Kids in Sports: The Great ParadoxWe're talking about parenting and youth sports this week! The good, the bad and the ugly...and the kind of parents we want to be. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TJTherrienShow* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny...
2022-04-2733 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting53. TJ's New Show for Kids 🎬 (what it is + why you'll like it + how your kids can be a part of it!!)If you have kids that might enjoy a new show on YouTube, we're talking about what led TJ to create a new show on YouTube and what you can expect. We also talk about cereal. So there's that.To submit a video of your kids "showing off," visit this link: https://forms.gle/PRi6LBGfAzwmkxtJ7 The first episode of THE TJ SHOW on YouTube is available on Friday, April 22: TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TJTherrienShowThanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and...
2022-04-2023 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting52. When You Feel Like You Don't "Do" AnythingWhat do we do for fun? Melissa feels like she's missing something in this season of life. Is she right? Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TJTherrienShow* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing A...
2022-04-1323 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting51. Sleepovers are the WorstAs a kid, sleepovers were the best. As parents, are sleepovers the worst? We're hashing it out because we just had a bunch of boys sleep at our house last weekend! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TJTherrienShow* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @t...
2022-04-0628 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting50. Don't Take It Personally...Mama Mel's laying down some gold this week. We're talking about how we react to stressful and difficult situations as parents and why we shouldn't take it personally when things (or kids) don't go as planned. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TJTherrienShow* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien
2022-03-3027 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting49. Why Birth Order Makes Sense in Encanto + Parenting Controversy in Turning Red (a very Disney movie-centric episode)After many requests, we're finally breaking down the birth orders in Encanto. Also, the new Pixar movie, Turning Red, has some parents upset about the mature themes—we're talking about it! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a p...
2022-03-2334 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting48. The Funny Thing About Birthday Parties 🎉What do we know about hosting kids' birthday parties?! VERY LITTLE. With that said, here are some party hacks we've picked up ;) Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help...
2022-03-1633 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting47. Asking Mama Mel (...random questions about being a mom)Weird situations and would you rathers...we're asking Melissa a little bit of everything regarding motherhood this week. Enjoy! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your...
2022-03-0939 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting46. Parenting hot-takes (letting kids win + bath nights + keeping artwork + school pictures + more!)In or out. Stressed or blessed. Bored or on-board. Whatever you want to call it, here are our hot-takes on some fun parenting situations. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed t...
2022-03-0231 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting45. The Funny Thing About Family VacationsWe recently took a big family trip to Disney World—18 of us!! We'll give you a little taste on today's episode. And yes, birth order was all over the place. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a po...
2022-02-2333 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting44. Starting a New Chapter of LifeWe're bringing an update on a new chapter of life for us and reflecting on what new chapters we go through as parents. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to...
2022-02-1625 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting43. LETTING THEM BE LITTLE: Your Parenting Style with the ✨Youngest Child✨We're concluding our revisit to our most popular series! We asked YOU how you find your parenting style shifting with each kid. This week, it's all about how we parent our youngest children.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About...
2022-02-0223 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting42. EMBRACING THE UNICORN: Your Parenting Style with the ✨Middle Child✨We're continuing to revisit our most popular series! We asked YOU how you find your parenting style shifting with each kid. This week, it's all about how we parent our middle children.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting...
2022-01-2631 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting41. Your Parenting Style with the ✨Firstborn Child✨We're revisiting our most popular series! We asked YOU how you find your parenting style shifting with each kid. This week, it's all about how we parent our firstborns.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast...
2022-01-1935 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting40. When Birth Orders Collide in Marriage (part 2)Last week we talked about matching birth orders in marriage. This week, what happens when you and your spouse have different birth orders?! Let's find out. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on...
2022-01-1231 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting39. When Birth Orders Collide in MarriageHow does your birth order affect your relationships and marriage? Let's find out. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is...
2022-01-0534 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting38. What Made 2021 Special? (your highlights & ours too!)Looking back at 2021, hearing YOUR highlights and thinking about ours. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet...
2021-12-3025 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting37. The Great Christmas Movie Debate (OUR TOP 10!)Whether you love watching Christmas movies with your kids, or after your kids go to bed, we put together our top 10 Christmas movie list live on the show!! Tell us we're wrong. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting...
2021-12-1534 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting36. Listener Questions pt. 2 (sisters always fighting + right time to have kids + only children + things our kids have destroyed + surviving Disney World with kids + relating to your kids + more!)Answering more of your questions about parenting, marriage and whatever else you want to know! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This...
2021-12-0128 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting35. Listener Questions (parenting fears + unorganized firstborns + kid's nonstop questions + yelling + keeping the romance alive + more!)Answering your questions about parenting, marriage and whatever else you want to know! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is f...
2021-11-2431 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting34. Diaries of a FirstbornWe invited our firstborn on the show to talk about what it's like being the firstborn!! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. T...
2021-11-1718 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting33. Sit Down and Eat Your DinnerWhat does "dinner time" look like in your family? Here's our take...Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for...
2021-11-0327 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting32. The Special Similarities of Your Firstborn and Youngest ChildThanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities. This podcast is for parents, not-yet parents, already-were parents, and even for the whole family.
2021-10-2727 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting31. Getting Your Kid a Phone pt. 2 (Teens + Snapchat)We're continuing a conversation from episode 29 about kids and phones. This time, we interview a mom about her experience with teens, specifically about Snapchat. And the cherry on top, we interview TJ's aunt, so we dig into a little family birth order as well! :) Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien...
2021-10-2027 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting30. The Funny Thing About Parent/Teacher ConferencesThis week was parent/teacher conferences for our kids. Just wait until you hear what our middle child needs to work on.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help...
2021-10-1324 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting29. Getting Your Kid a Phone + TikTok101 for ParentsWhat's the right age to get your kid a phone? Should you let them have social media profiles? In this episode, we discuss this dicey topic. And with so much content (good and bad) on TikTok, we share about how TikTok's algorithm works and what parents should do be aware of.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!...
2021-10-0640 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting28. When Your Kids Brawl & BawlRight before recording this episode, our peaceful home turned into a sibling warzone. Here's what happened and how we dealt with it.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help...
2021-09-2929 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting27. The Funny Thing About Giving BirthIn this episode, to Melissa's surprise, we're talking about giving birth. Twice Melissa delivered 10 pound babies. Another time, Melissa was asked to "hold the baby in" for 20 minutes while they waited for the doctor. And other fun stories that we hope you enjoy.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ o...
2021-09-1529 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting26. Middle Child vs. Youngest Child ✨Disney World Edition✨Comparing two daddy/daughter trips to Disney World -- middle child vs. youngest child. Two drastically different experiences. Hear about the differences in this week's episode! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on...
2021-09-0823 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting25. The Funny Thing About Family PicturesEveryone say "cheese." I SAID SAY CHEESE!!! I'll give you ice cream if you just smile for one picture!! How do family pictures go in your family?! Let's have some fun with this one...Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe...
2021-09-0123 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting24. The Experience of Sending Your Kid to KindergartenA milestone event for parents, sending your kid to school for the first time. We're about to send our 3rd child to kindergarten. In this episode, we talk about our experience and resonate with parents all over the map in the same boat.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ...
2021-08-2526 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting23. What the Birth Order Guy Wants Your Kids to KnowMany people know me (TJ) as the birth order guy. In this episode, I share one thing I want to make sure people remember, especially kids, when it comes to birth order. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting...
2021-08-1813 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting22. The Halfway Point in Parenting: 4 Meaningful QuestionsOur firstborn is away from home for the week. He's 9 year old, which some consider the "halfway point" as many kids leave the home at 18. This week has us all *sentimental* and we're asking ourselves 4 meaningful questions about the last nine years and the next nine years. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ...
2021-08-1127 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting21. This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Be Honest...Your Minivan is a Disaster)Guess what we found in our minivan this week? What did other parents find in theirs? Is having a messy car a requirement for parents (MINUS FIRSTBORNS)? Find out in this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About...
2021-08-0422 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting20. Youth Sports + Parents + CoachingIn this episode, we're talking about youth sports—how to set your kids up for success, be a great parent, what it's like coaching, and more! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on pa...
2021-07-2839 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting19. Pick Up Your Stuff! (or don't)How in the world do you get your kids to pick up their toys, clothes and everything else you might trip on in the middle of the night? In this show, we talk about what has and has NOT worked for us, and also share some fun birth order stories sent in by listeners. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of...
2021-07-2130 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting18. Taking Your Kids in Public is So Easy and Always Goes WellHow do you handle the pressure of well-behaved kids in public? After we talk some birth order, hear TJ and Melissa's thoughts on kids who are EXTRA (happy or sad) around others.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting...
2021-07-1425 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting17. You See What You Want to SeeIn this week's episode, we talk birth order and why perspective is so important in parenting. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!* * * * *TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted take on parenting aimed to help you embrace your kids' incredible personalities...
2021-06-3027 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting16. Birth Order: Applying for Colleges and Water Balloon Fights + Significant Parenting MomentsFirst, we look at real life birth order scenarios sent in by listeners. Then we talk about significant parenting moments that we don't realize are significant at the time. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing About Parenting is a podcast lighthearted...
2021-06-2326 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting15. Parenting in the Summertime ☀️ + TJ's Youngest Child's VibesWe head into summer and want to make it a GOOD ONE! How do we not let the summer pass us by? And what kind of vibes is TJ and Melissa's youngest giving off now? Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien*Tag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that awesome family of yours!TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrienTJ on YouTube: @tj_therrienThe Funny Thing...
2021-06-1622 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting14. Quality Time vs. Family Time + Birth Order w/Twins + School Paper Piles + SportsHow do you balance family time with quality time with each kid? How does birth order work with twins? What do you with the endless papers that kids bring home from school?!We chat with our friends Dave and Rachel about parenting four kids. Enjoy the conversation!Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-06-0933 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting13. Q&A: Our Jobs + Sharing the Parenting Load + Managing Screen Time + Helping Kids Talk Through ConflictIn this episode, we're answering some questions about our lives and parenting.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-06-0225 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting12. Fortnite + Saying "No" + Chores + When Your Kids FightHow do you handle your kids when they fight each other?! What are your kids' chores? Two Dads join TJ for this week's episode. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Are you a Disney fan? Listen to TJ, Matt and Landon on Disney World is Awesome podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-world-is-awesome/id1520255159Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family...
2021-05-2629 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting11. Birth Order Tales + Why You Need a StaycationTJ and Melissa experienced a whole lot of birth order last week, and TJ shares why you must schedule a staycation on a regular basis. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-05-1925 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting10. I Wonder How Other Parents _________.I wonder how other parents go to the bathroom in privacy. Keep a clean house. Eat dinner together. Keep track of dentist appointments. Attend games and activities of multiple kids. We talk about this and more on this week's show. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-05-1229 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting9. The Funny Thing About Marriage (Part Two): 8 Ways to Show Love & Respect ❣️Basically, how to be decent human beings would've been another great title for this episode. We unpack 8 ways to show love and respect in your relationship in PART 2 of this series.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-05-0527 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting8. The Funny Thing About Marriage: 8 Ways to Show Love & Respect 💘 (Part One)We all want to be loved and respected. In this episode, we talk about the first 4 ways you can be intentional about bringing love and respect back into your marriage. Tune into next week's episode for part two! Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag @tj_therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-04-2835 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting7. The Funny Thing About TV Show Families 📺 — TJ's Top 10!!FUN ALERT: TJ shares his all-time favorite TV families. Get ready for a nostalgic trip down sitcom lane with TJ and Melissa...AND TJ's friend Landon!! **Sidenote: Are you a Disney World fan? Landon and TJ host another podcast called "Disney World is Awesome"Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-04-2138 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting6. The Funny Thing About Parenting Your ✨Youngest Child✨Have you found yourself parenting your youngest a bit differently than the others? Us too! After asking YOU about your experiences, we talk about three common ways we seem to cater to the baby of the family. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-04-1428 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting5. The Funny Thing About Parenting Your ✨Middle Child✨How have you parented your middle child differently than your other kids? You've shared your experiences and we talk about ours as we boil it down to 3 ways we parent our middle children uniquely. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...highlight that family of yours!
2021-04-0725 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting4. The Funny Thing About Parenting Your ✨Firstborn Child✨How have you parented your firstborn differently than your other kids? After polling many of you and looking at our own experience, we chat about 3 unique themes when it comes to parenting your firstborn child. Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...because we all need to feel like our families are normal.
2021-03-3128 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting3. The Funny Thing About Bedtime + Holes in the WallPutting kids to bed is confusing and amazing all at once—much like parenting. So here's a humorous take on the "4 Stages of Bedtime." Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ Therrien in your Instagram stories...because we all need to feel like our families are normal.
2021-03-2422 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting2. The Funny Thing About Donuts + Danger ZonesIf being trapped in your home with your kids for the past year has made you a little nutty, this one's for you. In this episode, we chat about how a little girl almost denied donuts on her birthday, how we're dealing with the "parental patience danger zone", and how to stop beating ourselves up for being less than perfect parents.Thanks for listening to The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag...
2021-03-1725 minThe Funny Thing About Parenting1. The Funny Thing About Birth OrderTo kick things off, we're talking BIRTH ORDER! There's so much to say about it, so TJ is joined by his wife, Melissa, to talk about how birth order is hysterical, how they see it play out in their family, and what they've seen in other families. Thanks for listening to the very first episode of The Funny Thing About Parenting podcast! Leave a review and rating if you have a minute. THANK YOU!Find TJ on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @tj_therrienTag TJ in your Instagram stories...because we all need t...
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