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MannyVsMommy

by Kent & Janet

Janet, a widowed mom of nine, hired small business owner Kent to be her "Manny." Through trial/error & a desire to do what is best, life is improving for everyone!

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Episodes

  1. "Wait, Did We Post Anything?"

    JANET HAD HER BABY! In the craziness, Kent forgot to post. Enjoy this Getting To Know You episode!

  2. "Teenagers Scare The Living Shit Outta Me"

    We talk with Pre-PHD Elaine Wilson about what life is like for teenagers today.

  3. "The Passion in the Cave"

    We have our first guest! Our LOVE CHILD Elaine "Tink" Wilson joins us to talk about adult friendships and we end up talking about what it is like to grow up in a cave without electricity or running water.

  4. "At Least I Don't Have A Resting Bitch Personality!"

    Janet and Kent discuss the article "I Was a Hard-to-Be-Around Adult … Until I Knew Better." https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/rachel-macy-stafford-live-love-now

  5. "Emphasis on 'Ho'..."

    Janet and Kent catch up on what is happening during the COVID Stay At Home timeframe.

  6. "I Don't Feel Like 2020 is Respecting My Boundaries"

    Janet and Kent talk about boundaries! "The only people who get upset when you set boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none."

  7. "Sounds Like Mean Girls Meets Little Rascals"

    Janet and Kent reminisce about their school days and compare them to how different school is for this generation.

  8. "This Is My New Reality"

    Janet and Kent talk about all the ways life has changed because of COVID-19.

  9. "Sorry About The Fountain Drinks"

    Janet and Kent avoid the reality of what is happening by playing a get to know you game.

  10. "10 Kids Isn't A Commitment, But Watching A Movie Is?"

    Janet and Kent check in with each other about how they are handling (or avoiding) life with the Epidemic.

  11. "I Want To Live In Blissful Ignorance!"

    Janet geeks out over Covid-19 statistics while Kent pretends that everything is normal. https://www.domo.com/coronavirus-tracking https://www.facebook.com/chrislgregory/posts/10219953924136140 https://www.visualcapitalist.com/history-of-pandemics-deadliest/

  12. "I Said That One Time! I Will Never Live That Down..."

    Janet and Kent share their thoughts on "Sharenting," the idea that parents may unknowingly be sharing too much about their child online. Article: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/01/28/sharenting-parents-kids-social-media

  13. "Frozen 2 is on Disney+, Why Do You Need Wine?"

    Janet and Kent talk about how they are going to handle the 2 week (hopefully not longer) cancellation of school and how they plan to make it through that time.

  14. "This is Your Invitation to Stop Having Babies"

    Janet and Kent talk about why we don't have to "Enjoy EVERY Minute!" Article: https://wonderoak.com/2017/12/22/please-stop-telling-moms-to-enjoy-every-minute/

  15. "Play Dates Aren’t Reserved Just For Kids"

    Janet and Kent reminisce about making friends as adults and the important part friendship plays to in well-being.

  16. "2 Lords and a Lady"

    Janet and Kent converse about how to effectively communicate with those that you love. ARTICLE: https://www.higherperspectives.com/wrong-communicate-mistakes-ruin-relationships-2645157956.html

  17. "The Summer of Barton Traumacaust"

    Janet and Kent ramble on about how they handle situations when the kids get injured.

  18. "Now That We've Got All The Mistakes Out Of The Way..."

    Janet and Kent have a guest today! Janet's 14 year old son Anthony joins in the discussion to talk about how teens can benefit from parents engaging in conversations with their teens.

  19. "Everybody Poops and Everybody Dreams"

    Janet and Kent discuss how our minds work while we are sleeping.

  20. "I've Got 18 Year Olds Down To A Fetus"

    Janet and Kent discuss when it is appropriate to "intervene" in other parent's parenting styles. Bully Video: https://youtu.be/yjCD4ATCHw8

  21. "We're All Screwed"

    Janet and Kent discuss how to raise kids when you feel like a broken adult. Article: https://www.scarymommy.com/raising-kids-when-parent-with-mental-illness/

  22. "I'm Done"

    Janet and Kent have a heart to heart when Kent breaks down and tells her that he is done. They talk about feeling unmotivated and going through dark periods in life.

  23. "Do You Have a Pill to Fix My Chakra?"

    Janet and Kent discuss the idea of Charkas and Kent commits to working on his to fix his life.

  24. "But the Podcast Told Me I Had to Say Yes."

    Janet and Kent discuss raising happy, self-confident kids involves helping them cope with disappointment. Article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_help_kids_manage_frustration

  25. "You Said Badge with a B, Right?!"

    Janet and Kent play a "Get to Know You" game!

  26. "Don’t come at me without documentation bruh!"

    Janet and Kent talk about "Top 10 Insights that May Change Your Life for the Better" Article: https://www.embracepossibility.com/blog/top-ten-insights-changed-my-life/

  27. "WORST OPRAH EVER!"

    Janet and Kent talk about the parenting concept of not having expectations of who your child will become, but supporting them in the process of finding out.

  28. Can You Hear Me Now?

    Janet and Kent discuss communication in relationships.

  29. Healing Pain

    Janet and Kent discuss how emotional trauma can manifest in physical pain.

  30. This is 2020

    Janet and Kent discuss the highs and lows of co-parenting in 2019 and set goals for 2020.

  31. Where Have You Been?

    Janet and Kent talk about what has been happening over the past few weeks during the Holiday Season.

  32. You Need To Calm Down

    Janet and Kent discuss ways to help an anxious child (and probably an anxious you) to calm down. https://lemonlimeadventures.com/what-to-say-to-calm-an-anxious-child/

  33. Would You Rather ....?

    Janet and Kent answer random questions to get to know each other better.

  34. Introverts Don’t Hate People, We Hate Shallow Socializing

    Janet and Kent talk about how introverts may view social gatherings and how to help them out if you are an extrovert! Article: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-dont-hate-people-hate-shallow-socializing/

  35. Let's Be Independent Together

    Janet and Kent discuss codependency and what that may look like depending on how you were raised. Articles: https://www.facebook.com/452860754789955/posts/2543173269092016/ https://blogs.psychcentral.com/imperfect/2017/02/whats-my-attachment-style-and-why-does-it-matter/...

  36. Stop Being "Busy"

    Janet and Kent talked about how to "unbusy" our lives so we can enjoy the holiday season!

  37. Get Your Sleep On

    Janet and Kent discuss a new study that suggests that a lack of sleep makes your brain eat itself! The also discuss other effects of sleep deprivation. https://bigthink.com/lack-of-sleep-makes-your-brain-eat-itself?fbclid=IwAR1pGVQD1n8OnYTW544Ucqf5pF3yUEfAfJN4NCdd4W8LJ-Ci79zXghKG4ng...

  38. Stop Telling Kids To Hug People

    Janet and Kent discuss why parents need to stop telling kids to hug relatives and friends. It is especially important as the statistics about abuse are overwhelming. *Trigger Warning* https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/what-is-consent.html...

  39. Hugs Are FREE DRUGS

    Janet and Kent discuss the chemical benefits of hugging. New Study: The More you Hug your Kids, the More Their Brains Develop: https://dailyhealthpost.com/hug-baby-brain-development/ Momma Bear Connects Episode we reference: https://youtu.be/-RxFBFjiwhU

  40. Viva La Diva!

    Janet and Kent discuss how saying YES to new experiences has enhanced their lives and brought about life changing friendships. *Sidenote- ALWAYS trust your gut. If it doesn't feel right or something seems off, put your safety first! https://www.thevivaladivashow.com

  41. 'Cause I'd Rather Feel Pain Than Nothing At All

    Janet and Kent discuss embracing pain and allowing it to teach you. This topic was prompted by Michelle Chalfant of "The Adult Chair" and her November 30 day journal challenge! https://theadultchair.com

  42. Well, That Is.... Interesting....

    Janet and Kent discuss "interesting" (or maybe weird to us) hobbies that kids get into.

  43. Spooky Halloween! A day late...

    Janet and Kent talk about phobias.

  44. Good Grief

    Janet and Kent discuss a news article about daughter who texts her father's cell phone number on the 4th anniversary of his death, and she receives a response.

  45. Connecting With Your Teenage Boy

    Janet and Kent discuss an article that shares ideas on how to connect with your teenage son.

  46. Mom's Know Everything

    Janet and Kent discuss some humorous "lies" that parents tell their children.

  47. My Emotional Drain Is Clogged

    Janet and Kent discuss how to deal with emotionally draining people.

  48. Tradition, Tradition! Tradition!

    Janet and Kent discuss holiday traditions and how to make it through the holiday season.

  49. Plan X

    Janet and Kent discuss having a plan in place with children so that they can leave when they don't feel safe or comfortable.

  50. Things That Go Bump In The Night

    Janet and Kent discuss the ongoing phenomenon of the mysterious scratches that keep appearing on Kent's leg. Do you believe in ghosts?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Janet, a widowed mom of nine, hired small business owner Kent to be her "Manny." Through trial/error & a desire to do what is best, life is improving for everyone!

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Kent & Janet

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comedy

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