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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 4 MIN

Jingle Bells in April: Confessions of an Off-Key Dad

from In My Daddy Era: Confessions from a First-Time Father · host Richard Dodds

Have a story or advice? Send me a note here!They say singing to your child is the easiest way to get them to sleep. They don't tell you that in the heat of a 2:00 AM meltdown, the only song your brain will remember is "Jingle Bells" in the middle of spring.In this episode, I’m confessing my lack of vocal talent and how I became a full-time car performer for my daughter. From "Elmo the Musical" during daycare pickups to the moment she realized what actual singing sounds like at Costco, I’m realizing that my bad singing is just another part of the "Daddy Era" curriculum.@SoundsOfALARIE and Durand Bernarr singing Do You Know the Muffin Man: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSYuRB1DGPQ/I Am Somebody (Giant):https://youtu.be/gS9xOczDEZY?si=9ZQFEyNBmXQoBQzlSupport the show

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Have a story or advice? Send me a note here! They say singing to your child is the easiest way to get them to sleep. They don't tell you that in the heat of a 2:00 AM meltdown, the only song your brain will remember is "Jingle Bells" in the middle of spring. In this episode, I’m confessing my lack of vocal talent and how I became a full-time car performer for my daughter. From "Elmo the Musical" during daycare pickups to the moment she realized what actual singing sounds like at Costco, I’m r...

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