EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 59 MIN
S2E16 - S02E016: Everyday Parenting Struggles: From Mealtime Meltdowns to Screen Time Negotiations
from Hey Other Parents: An Honest Podcast About Raising Kids
🎙️ 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? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• What We Discuss: 🔥 Mealtime Wars – Why do kids suddenly hate food they loved last week? 📱 Screen Time Standoffs – “I can’t pause it, it’s online!” 😴 The Bedtime Battle – “I need water!” “I have a question!” “One more story!” 🎒 Morning Mayhem – The mysterious disappearance of one shoe every morning. 📚 Homework Horror – The “I have no homework” lie… until bedtime. 🥊 Sibling Showdowns – “She’s looking at me!” / “He’s breathing on me!” 🧹 The Great Cleanup Debate – “But I didn’t make the mess!” 👕 The Clothing Catastrophe – Why dressing appropriately for the weather is optional for kids. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ❓Question of The Week What do you think of our interview episodes? 🎙️ 🎉 Join the Conversation: 📞 Voice/Text: 559-537-5437 (559-LES-KIDS) 💌 Email: [email protected] 🎧 We might feature your story in a future episode! 🖤 Follow us on Instagram: @HeyOtherParents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ⏰ Time to Unplug Sarah’s Pick: The Couple Next Door – A psychological thriller worth binging. Mike’s Pick: Flying drones like a pro (or trying to). Michael’s Pick: Fallout on Amazon Prime – A dystopian adventure for sci-fi lovers. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 💕 If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 🤝 Share it with friends who need a laugh. 👋 Don’t Forget: Hug your kids & charge those Chromebooks! 🩷💻 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🎯Support Hey Other Parents https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/heyotherparents https://www.patreon.com/HeyOtherParents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• S02E016 | Series Episode 46 Intro voice recording done by the one and only Koltrane Support Hey Other Parents by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/heyotherparents
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