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by Parenting After Dark
Tired of listening to all that perfect parenting shi..tuff, looking for something real! Thats Mark and Kelly Stanton. Join them as they tackle todays issues and concerns, and uncover what others are talking about. Getting both, male and female perspective can sometimes lead into a heated debate. Find out who’ll come out on top, or join in an vote for who you think is right. This is a very interactive and informative podcast, that shares in the struggles, that every day parent faces but doesn’t always talk about. And puts a fun positive spin on things, that you can relate too.
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Would you like to start your day and everyday happy and positive? Take back control of your mornings
Do you have a morning routine, if not it’s something you should think about! In life you really only have control over how your mornings start and what you do before you go to bed. The rest of the day can be unpredictable, as most of you know. Kelly and Mark’s morning routine’s are a little...
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Welcome to our podcast! Putting yourself out there can be difficult, but sometimes it makes it real
Kelly and Mark have been secretly podcasting without telling friends or family for the past few months. Fearful of judgement, ridicule, and opinions, its time to spill the beans and make it real. Its all in the story you tell yourself, and what a lot of us will do is self sabotage our stories or...
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Have you ever been apart of something that’s bigger then just money, were you get paid in hugs?
In this episode Kelly and Mark talk about their faith and latest experience at church. It’s their first time taking on such a big project, the Watoto children’s choir is in town. Living busy lives them selves they both volunteer, not sure how they are going to find the time. Needing housing and...
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Kids can say the darnedest things, hear what Kelly and Marks kids think about there parenting style
Kelly and Mark decided to bring their kids on the show to get another perspective. Each one a little different with different values and wants on how they would parent, and rules for punishment like starvation. Kelly is asking questions on what they think it’s like to be a parent and what will…
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Rules are meant to be broken or rules are their for a reason. Who do you resonate with?
In this podcast Mark and Kelly continue a heated debate from the night before. Kelly is a rules follower and Mark see’s them as more of a guideline. Kelly can’t stand that Mark thinks its ok to bend the rules “what makes you so special”. Mark believes that bending the rules to benefit a situation...
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Are you a modern day parent, wonder what that looks like? Dads vs Moms, who really wears the pants?
***Warning, opinions expressed are exaggerate for humour*** In this episode Mark comes out of the gate swinging, telling Kelly how stay at home dads work harder then moms. Well that doesn’t sit well with Kelly, firing back and even blaming Mark for the recent door slamming around the house. Mark...
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Looking for a way to deal with that parenting guilt when your kids ask you “Why can’t you?”
In this Episode Kelly is feeling guilty about missing out on one of the kids field trips because of a work function. You can let it beat you down or come up with a solution, its all up to you. Kelly has a great solution, however Mark thinks it might be a little over the top and comes up with a...
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Looking for a great way to connect with our kids and keeping their rooms clean all at the same time?
Getting your kids to keep their rooms clean and tidy can often be a job in itself. A late Christmas gift to one of the kids make this task a breeze, and the other kids on board to do the same. Kelly and Mark remodel one of the kids rooms with a lot of input from them, giving them a sense of pride...
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Have you seen the controversial Gillette commercial? We discuss with special guests Travis and Bre
You need to view this video to better understand this Podcast (link is at bottom) This unexpected debate started to get heated so Mark and Kelly decided to jump on the Mic with friends Travis and Breanne. Travis showed us the Gillette add and their was a definite divide, this one gets heated as…
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Limit Conflicts in your marriage with these three simple strategies and make it stronger then ever!!
Are you looking for that person you fell in love with, or are you looking for someone that has grown as a person? Kelly and Mark discuss questions like this and others that are sure to spark up conversation in your relationship. Like, did you know everything you have in your life begins with a...
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Daycare or Dayhome, how do you pick the right one?
After learning about a tragedy at a local day home, Kelly and Mark decided to start up a group chat. To help parents when deciding on day-home or day-care. Having been on both sides and also running a day home of their own, they know how tough it can be. That feeling you get dropping your kid off...
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The gift of surrogacy and why they do it? With special guest Nick and Diana Thomas
In this first guest podcast, Mark and Kelly interview Nick and Diana about becoming surrogate donors . An amazing gift some folks might not understand fully. Have a listen, as this lovely couple talk about carrying a child for another couple who are wanting to start a family of their own. How do...
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Unique New Years Eve party’s and Traditions that will get you thinking.
Good by 2018 and Hello 2019. Mark and Kelly ring in the new year traveling around to friends houses in an Uber. Seeing how others are celebrating. One party really stands out, and not for what you might think. It’s a Filipino tradition that Kelly and Mark will adopt for 2020. Also a New Years...
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Avoiding the stress of Christmas, is it possible?
In this episode, Mark and Kelly have just finished Christmas. It’s a stressful time for Kelly and Mark is oblivious to it, but not anymore. Kelly let’s lose on Mark watching movies with the kids when he should be getting ready to host Christmas dinner. Mark tries to defend himself with “I am just...
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It’s Christmas and this only child, and younger sister can’t agree on presents for the kids.
Mark and Kelly are getting ready for Christmas, but things come to a halt when Mark questions the amount of gifts compared to the cost of the gifts. Not to mention what is Santa’s gift? It the battle of a single child mentality against a younger sister view point. They don’t see eye to eye on…
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ADD, ADHD, PHD, what do these acronyms really mean and are they that different?
Labeling or coding kids can be negative, if that’s what you see. Kelly and Mark believe its more of a specific learning ability that makes them, just a little bit different. But anyone, that has done anything, is a little bit different. Find your label and positively learn and grow that label....
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Losing the battle of Christmas decorating ticks Mark off.
It’s Christmas time, what does that look like for you. Mark and Kelly finally go to the neighbors 24th annual Christmas party and they are blown off their feet. How to can they compete with these neighbors, Kelly has a few ideas from her childhood days, but Marks not sure it will stand up to the...
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To Lie or Not to Lie to your kids? That is the question.
Mark gets out witted by his 8 year old daughter in this episode. When asked if he always tells her the truth, followed up with a quick “do you move the elf on the shelf or is he magic?” He had nothing but go ask your mother. Kelly didn’t do much better. But Mark doesn’t stop there, he starts to...
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Contentment. Are you ok with what you have, do you need more?
Mark finds a flyer from the church about contentment “what does that really mean”? How do you define success in life and business Mark and Kelly have an idea. Deciding to be okay with what you have, and wanting what others have can make you miserable. Have a listen and join in the debate, find…
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How do you define a great friend?
After dinner with friends Mark and Kelly talk about what makes a great friend. If you have ever wondered about the difference between a good and great friend you will want to listen. This podcast will answer your questions on being a great friend and how you can be honest and true with the…
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Men, What are you really doing in the washroom.
In this episode, Mark is caught off guard as Kelly confronts him about washroom breaks, what takes men so long anyway. Then this slowly turns on the Kids and their habits, or lack of. Find out what happens when the kids run out of TP and reach for the Paper towel. Also a funny Story on why Mark…
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How to handle losing, tough love or kid gloves?
Coach Mark comes down hard on the team. After another last minute loss as Head Coach is taking its toll. Unfortunately Kelly is away at a well deserved Girls weekend. That doesn’t stop Mark from getting on their first remote podcast for a rant. Concerned about his post game speech, Mark goes over...
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How do you stop a fight before it begins, have a listen to this marriage saver.
It’s fall and Mark and Kelly have a few tips for you to get ready for the up coming season. And the big question everyone faces, which jobs are blue jobs and pink jobs? Also listen to the end to hear a sure fire way to avoid a big blow up with your spouse. It’s all real and unscripted, in an...
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Sit down and Listen to what the coach has to say.
In this episode Mark shares his coaching techniques and tips to a positive mindset with his team, Kelly also has her version of whats working and not working. Listen and add to the conversation on what works for your teams or your type of coaching style
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Are you judgmental
Do you wondering if your being judged or not, do you care, how do you judge others??? Mark and Kelly discus how they judge others and it’s very different. Also how the judge pink and blue jobs is very different (this one is a time bomb)! Mark try’s to avoid this heated topic, but Kelly’s getting...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tired of listening to all that perfect parenting shi..tuff, looking for something real! Thats Mark and Kelly Stanton. Join them as they tackle todays issues and concerns, and uncover what others are talking about. Getting both, male and female perspective can sometimes lead into a heated debate. Find out who’ll come out on top, or join in an vote for who you think is right. This is a very interactive and informative podcast, that shares in the struggles, that every day parent faces but doesn’t always talk about. And puts a fun positive spin on things, that you can relate too.
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