2026 Predictions, Parenting Reflections & The “Year of the Crack”

Welcome back to Past Our Bedtime, we’re kicking off 2026 with bold predictions, parenting reflections, and plenty of chaos.In this episode, we recap the holiday whirlwind of Christmas, New Year’s, and our son Maxson’s first birthday, including RC car rivalries, family travel, and a surprisingly intense aquarium tiger encounter. We talk honestly about parenting stages, gratitude, and what it looks like to enjoy the season you’re in instead of fearing the next one.Then we make our 2026 predictions, including:NFL and college football playoff predictionsMarch Madness picksFashion trends for 2026 (including Vogue’s controversial “Year of the Crack”)Haircut trends inspired by Stranger ThingsWe close with our family vision for 2026, discussing love, joy, adventure, winning as a family, and how to approach New Year’s resolutions as parents.Whether you’re a parent, sports fan, or just here for the laughs, this episode sets the tone for a fun and meaningful year ahead.Topics Discussed:Parenting during the holidaysFirst birthday reflectionsFamily traditions & travelNFL, BYU football & March Madness predictionsFashion trends in 2026Stranger Things vs. Harry Potter debateCreating a family visionNew Year’s resolutions as parentsParenting podcast, family podcast, parenting in 2026, New Year’s resolutions parents, sports predictions podcast, NFL predictions, BYU football, March Madness predictions, fashion trends 2026, millennial parents, young parents podcast, marriage and parenting, funny parenting podcast