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Parenting After Dark
by Mark and Kelly Stanton
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.
Episodes
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Address the mess, and change your story!
What do you do when your in a pissy mood, and need to get out? You change your story. Here’s the thing, you can tell all kinds of stories and still be right. Its a feeling, and when you have been hurt, you go negative. When, you can look at it through many different lenses. Challenge your kids,...
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It’s all about your perspective, not everyone’s the same!
*Perspective -a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. - In this episode, Kelly and Mark see things a little different when it comes to changing their mindset. Do you look at someone’s situation and think, “what do I have to complain about.” Or do you see it as...
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Start enjoying your 2020, CoVid and all!
Have you had enough of this CoVid, what’s your story going to be? Are you fed up and ready to blow your top, or can you see a silver lining? What are you going to focus on during this time, start finding the positive of this pandemic. Start making good memories.
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Pop that emotional pimple!
Don’t your hate it when your in a mood, and your partner has all the answers! You just want to be heard. Bad things are going to happen, and you can’t just smile and ignore it. It needs to be addressed before it can get better. In this episode you hear how Kelly and Mark deal with their kids...
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Are you parenting like your parents, are you to soft?
How are you being judged as a parent, are you soft or are you more strict? And by who’s standards? Kelly and Mark discuss whether or not they parent soft, or with more of a strong hand. Looking back to their childhood, what would they say they would never do? Are you like your parents? Also has...
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DIY Personal Grooming, be careful!!!
Their is only so much we can do, don’t worry about it. Own your genuine self, your not a barber or aesthetician. Have fun with your new look, try something different. Nows the time, because no one is visiting... Except your spouse!
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Mothers Day gift... Kids, or no kids?
Dad’s do you have a clue about Mothers Day gifts? Is it better to be funny or serious when picking out the right gift. Also were do you draw the line when complimenting a women? What you can, and can’t say! And... guys, what would you do if you had boobs?
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So you get hit by a bus, what’s next?
Kelly what’s to know what Mark would do if she gets hit by a bus? As a good parent, what’s the proper age to date after 40. Can you find the joy’s of Divorce, need help to find the positive? Plus, as a parent do you fear the trip to the hospital with your kids? Don’t let fear stop you from…
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Sunday Sermon: How to be powerful!
Kelly and Mark podcast After their on-line church session with MTC Live. If you believe or not, this episode will make you more powerful each day. Don’t start you day without purpose, give yourself power. Plus, your kids will one day put their family first. Are you prepared for that?
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Should a Happy Parent take presidency over a grumpy teacher?
Kelly and Mark talk about a type of subsidy or tax relief for taking on teaching and other rolls. Is it time to through in the towel and stop the madness, and just go back to being a parent.
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What does a Covid Caesar diet look like???
Are you ready for the new CoVid Caesar Diet. Mark has come up with a new diet that might get traction. How is your school supporting you during this time, now’s a great time to evaluate you school system.
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How are your kids handling this CoVid? Here’s what ours have to say!
In this special edition or PAD, Kelly and Mark decide to bring the kids on board to see what they have to say. How are they handling staying home with CoVid and do they think their parents are making the cut. Also get some ideas on how the family avoid boredom to the best of their abilities.
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What’s your new 9-5, are you trying to figure out what the hell to do?
Stay productive during this CoVid time, don’t let boredom or laziness take control. Chat with your kids about how to get what they want, give them a little control to make them feel great. Change up the day, learn together as a family. Are you being productive, nows the time.
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Can you admit your acting like a Richard!
Mark’s negative attitude changes the entire family dynamics, while Kelly tries to change it positive. Then Marks character comes into questions when Kelly’s mood changes and Mark just sits back and laughs. Would you admit your faults or make them learning lessons.
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Perfect Husband or Dad, what’s your pick?
How’s the personal hygiene going? Ladies do you need to get your nails and hair done? Are you High maintenance? Mark feels brave tackling the topic of women’s needs. Plus Ladies, if you had to pick between a great husband or a great dad, what would you pick. The answer might surprise you!
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Boredom Creates Creativity
Happy Hour’s have increased, are you still being productive Parent? Mark cleans out the garage and tosses some of Kellys things, now doesn’t want to tell her, should he? Do you tell your spouse about cleaning house, can you get rid of unused items without permission. Also transform kids boredom...
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You kids had a routine, do you still have that pre school routine!
Don’t loose your morning routine, its the most important part of your day. How to rock you mornings with a powerful routine! Webinars and Podcast are the new normal, make sure your morning influences are inspirational.
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Do you have your Teachers Degree yet?
Happy Easter everyone! Our Dog ate the Easter bunny and wow, what a mess. Are you managing your teaching skill, are you teaching the right grade? Find out the skills your kids enjoy and want to do, and forget about the rest. Your not a teacher, make it fun.
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30 Things your kids need to know by age 12.
How do you score yourself as a parent of a 12 year old. Listen to these 30 questions and see if you score more then 50% which Mark classifies as a pass.
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Boost your testosterone level, and build your estrogen level, to cope with staying at home.
Families staying home can take its toll on everyone. Understanding what helps you build a positive attitude and understanding your spouse. Recapping a webinar with John Grey, Author from Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Try being a servant to your wife
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A prefect morning falls apart, can you blame the kids?
Parents, have you went to bed, prepared, and ready to rock the next day. Only to have the wheels fall off. Staying positive can be difficult. Have a listen to how Marks shower fix, turns into a disaster. And when he tries to teach the kids by giving them full control, you can imagine how that day...
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Sarcasm, what’s the big deal!
Are you ready to blow your top? Mark pops on this episode after giving the kids control over their day. Things start to fall apart and it affects the entire family. Kelly is quick to agree and give her advise on Marks Tone!
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Do you have a purpose, that could be what your missing!
Go out and make someone else’s day special in this time of need. Kelly, Mark and family pile into the family cruiser and join a group of folks driving around a Seniors complex in a honking parade. Playing Elvis for all the residents. Also now’s the time to brush up on your technology. Being...
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Coping with Social Distancing, try these stay at home games.
Being cooped up at home during this time can be very difficult. Isolation and social distancing doesn’t have to shut down your world. Brush up on your internet skills. Play online games, FaceTime friends and family. Not sure how to get started, ask your kids. They will probably know more then…
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It’s ok if your not perfect, just keep it on the horizon.
The pressure and guilt of being a parent! Now can be a trying time to stay positive, weather your a family of 2 or 8. The most important thing to remember, is that you are not perfect. If your day was difficult, look forward to tomorrow being just a little bit better!
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My husband wants a cleaning fairy, do they exist?
In this episode, Mark has an important question for Kelly “How would you suggest men tell their spouse they need to pick up on the cleaning?”. Guys you will want to have a listen of what to do and not to do. Also some fun games to play with your family and friends online. Are you smarter then a…
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Helping with the stress of CoVid-19
I hope this podcast finds you and your families safe and well. Trying to stay positive and have fun can be difficult in times like this. As a global society I encourage us all to take CoVid-19 serious, and take time to self isolate and work on yourself. Like we say in our podcast, start...
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Are you going to be a teacher or a principal?
Now that kids have been sent home for the rest of the school year, what does that mean for us as parents? Excessive drinking!? It’s time to brush up on your grade school and put on another hat, it’s time to play teacher! Except this time you run the insane asylum, your in charge of it all. You…
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I have a step mom?
The CoVID19 is getting out of control, Kelly and Mark discuss their concerns. Along with that, Mark feels the kids are pulling the wool over their eyes. Should you give your kids more control or responsibilities? Also if you have a secret you have been keeping from your kids, your going to want…
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Show me yours and I’ll see if I can find it!
This episode has gone off the rails from the get go! From CoVID 19 and no toilet paper, to Kelly going over female anatomy... in detail! Mark goes over his version of the Conspiracy Theory about the virus, but has no idea what a vulva is, or better yet, where its located. Mark also puts his foot…
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Ok... You go back to work and I will stay home with the baby!
This episode is all about the dollars, and how to save them. This after Kelly and Mark go out for dinner with the kids and drop $40 on milkshakes. However budgeting for that fist year of parenting isn’t as hard as you might think. This episode has lots of cost saving ideas for the first year of...
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Do you know what a pushing gift is?
Mark starts the podcast with a sensitive guilt trip about the kids eating chips in their bed. Leaving the chips on the dresser and telling them not to touch! Kelly sides with the kids, and moves on to an important topic for first time parents. Getting your wife a pushing gift needs some...
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That’s it... I’m hiring a cleaner!
In this episode, Kelly and Mark couldn’t wait until after dark. This episode is live and in the moment. A dispute between how much Kelly cleans the kitchen, and Mark’s idea of carrying the weight. Both are agitated and argumentative, neither one is backing down. Listeners will need to decide if...
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Dating again, what’s really important?
In this episode, Kelly and Mark are talking about how to find Mr/Mrs right and what that looks like. Kelly talks about her next husband and how much money he will have, and Mark is defining Kelly status on the cougar meter. Alternative perspectives on what its like to live with the perfect soul...
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The Joy of New Friendship, No one knows your story!
Have you ever noticed how guys will through each other under the bus every chance they get, and Girls no one even knows their story. Well Kelly and Mark are heading over for dinner with some new friends, and they have no idea about each other. So you need to be prepared, and have a sure fire...
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Hey Google, sync our family!
Mark the electronics geek is looking to sync the family with google, and get organized. However Kelly is slow to get on board, knowinghow frustrating google can be, and not liking the new era of technology. Google even interrupts her during the podcast. Thinking of getting the family organized,...
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Weekends here, kids are sleep over. Do you have a family plan?
The weekends coming and your kids are having friends over, do you have a plan? Better yet, are you kids part of that plan? Make sure you communicate with your kids and walk through scenarios, give your kids the power! Plus Kelly and Mark talk about always leave on a high, never drag it out, make...
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Our Friends are important, how you pick them should be just as important.
Do you remember everyone that was invited to your wedding? Kelly and Mark struggle to remember some of the names on their wedding list after Mark finds it in the basement. People change friends change, and you change. This is no different for your kids. Talking with them and letting them know you...
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Do you lie to your kids, why not?
Kelly and Mark decided to lie to their son, about how painful his knee surgery would be. Both him and momma are strong and ready for this surgery. 2 mins after he is put under, Kelly start to fall apart. Ty changes his tune after the surgery, once just happy to be off school for the week. Now…
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Praise - everyone loves it but are you doing it right?
In this episode - Mark has a bit of a freak out. Kelly and the kids chuckle, as he’s on his hands and knees cleaning up after their new puppy. This brings up the topic of Praise, how often to you give it and what does it look like to others. Do you describe how your feeling, are you specific? How...
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Anxiety and how can you control it?
Many of us struggle with anxiety, and get confused on the difference between anxiety and fear. After church Kelly talks about the pastor’s message and puts her spin on it. “The ways to manage anxiety, so your anxiety doesn’t manage you”.
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Goal Setting with your Kids, Is it possible, and at what age works best?
Welcome to 2020 and thank you to all our listeners. In this painful episode Mark and Kelly bring their kids on the Podcast to discuss Goal setting and Vision Boards. Kelly has a great plan, however Mark is constantly trying to derail the conversation. Keeping simple achievable goals is key for...
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Remember what your parents were like as a kid, is that you? Lead by example.
Is their a leader in your household, is that leader you? Remember what is was like to be a kid, the things your parents said and/or did. Were they good leaders? What things did you say you would never do, when you became a parent. Kelly suggest maybe a wife swap to see how good Mark and the kids...
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Is it possible to have a stress free Christmas?
Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Getting the right gifts, late nights, a dwindling bank account. The stress can be brutal if you don’t plan for it. You know what stress you out, get prepared to handle it. Listen how Kelly has a great experience last minute shopping, telling her own…
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Thats mine, get your own!
Have you ever been looking for something, that’s always in the same spot? You can trust it will be there when you need it! Knowing that after multiple warnings of “touch it and die” it was safe from the rest of the family! Well in this episode, you will hear Mark and Kelly try to figure out the...
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How to introduce a dog to the family, and stand out as a great friend.
In this Episode, Kelly and Mark talk about a special Christmas gift, and the best way to bring a dog into your home. Finding a name however, is becoming a little more difficult. You can give them a hand by going to Parenting.After.Dark on Instagram to submit you nomination. When your friends that...
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It’s that time of year! Who are you going for? The Grinch, Scrooge, or Jolly, Happy, and Depressed
The Holidays can be a stressful time, and people expect you to be cheerful and happy. But let’s be honest, sometimes the stress of Christmas can be a real kick in the nuts. Did you remember the Elf on the shelf, get the cards out, respond to..., get your ugly sweater out!!! Want a few tips on how...
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How to create a well rounded friendship, and find out what you can bring to the table.
Friends are a major factor in how you live your life, as the old saying goes “show me your friends, I’ll show you your future... Kelly and Mark discuss types of friendships and how to pick the one’s that are right for you. Most often the flaws we see in others are things we struggle with in our…
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Stay in control by setting your Intention!
It has been a while since Kelly and Mark Last podcast. That’s because they have been busy, well that’s just an excuse as you will see. We all complain about how busy our lives are, but it doesn’t have to be negative? What if we were more productive then busy, doesn’t that sound more positive!…
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Learn how to be a Hero and take the blame, even encourage it!
It this special PAD first, Mark flys solo and speaks to just the Dads. This episode works with Dad’s on how its ok to take the blame, and also to encourage it. Life is all about experience’s and sometimes we need a little nudge getting out of our comfort zone! This is were Dad’s step up! We are…
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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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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....
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