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Parenting Plus TV
by Dayana + Paul
We’re two parents raising our baby and watching tv. Each episode we discuss a parenting topic and a show we’re watching. You’ve heard of Disney+ and Paramount+, well get ready for Parenting+!
Episodes
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The Toddler Hitting Phase + "Supacell"
This episode we discuss one of the biggest challenges we have seen in toddlerhood - the hitting phase. We discuss ways we are thinking about gentle parenting during this phase and more than anything we admit that we (at times) feel like we have no answers. For the TV segment we discuss "Supacell"...
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Raising a Bilingual Child + "Presumed Innocent"
This episode we discuss why we have made the conscious effort to raise our little one bilingual, learning both English and Spanish. We also share three tips that have helped us along in the journey. For the TV segment, we discuss Presumed Innocent on AppleTV+. Most of the conversation will be…
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Three Years of Parenting + "The Bear" Episodes 6-10
Our little one turned three years old and we reflect on what that means for our parenting + "The Bear" season 3 review.
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Questions to Discuss With Your Partner About Parenting + "The Bear" Episodes 1 - 5
On the journey to becoming parents, there are endless questions to discuss: what kind of birth do we want? what will we name our baby? where will baby sleep? who will stay home with the baby and who will go back to work? In addition to those common ones, this episode we offer an additional 10...
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Parenting a Biracial Child + What We've Been Watching
Raising a biracial child comes with lots of questions, we do our best to share our experiences and what we're still learning. For TV shows, we share what we've been watching and give recs on shows you should check out on each streaming service.
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Gentle Parenting + “Rap Sh!t” Season 2
We share our definition of gentle parenting, our highs and lows, and why it gets a bad rap. Then we get into one of our favorite shows of the year, Rap Sh!t on Max.
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Welcome to Season 2
The actors are back and SO ARE WE! This episode we talk about what we have been up to since our last episode ie since the announcement of the SAG strike. Spoiler alert: parenting has been kicking our butt. Tune in to listen to what it has been like to have a TWO YEAR OLD in the house. + We…
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Baby Turns 2 + Writers/Actors Strike
Recapping our trip to Cabo to celebrate Ali's 2nd birthday AKA our 2nd parent anniversary! We share our pro tips and rookie moves for traveling with a toddler. In solidarity with the SAG and WGA strike, we're deciding not to cover tv and movies!
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Pumping 101 + "Bel-Air"
We discuss our disdain for pumping, but more specifically, talk about the challenges that come with pumping and going to work. Our show of the week, the dramatic re-imagining of a tv classic: "Bel-Air" on Peacock.
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First Date as Parents + “Succession”
How we spent our first date as parents, and how long it took for us to go on that first date. This week's show, perhaps HBO's top 5 ever, Succession.
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Get to Know Us Q&A + “Abbott Elementary”
Part 2 of our get to know us episode is here! We answer questions about our parenting styles, philosophies, highlights and more! The show this week is one of our favorites, Abbott Elementary.
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Get to Know Us Q&A + "The Last of Us"
We're back with a special get to know us episode. We answer questions from listeners about how we met, our favorite things, and more! The show this week is HBO's zombie apocalypse epic, "The Last of Us"
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Postpartum Mental Health + "Poker Face"
We discuss the common and uncommon aspects of mental health in the postpartum period. Our show of the week is Peacock's "Poker Face"
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Developmental Leaps + "Stolen Youth"
This week we discuss developmental leaps - what they are and some resources that can help you and your baby get through them smoothly! The TV show we discuss is the docu-series Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence on Hulu. **This story is very intense but we tried to be very…
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Postpartum Emotions | 'Love is Blind'
We discuss the emotions that came up for us during the postpartum period - it’s a vulnerable one. We go into the challenges in trying to rely on your village when processing these emotions and this is not even getting into things like postpartum depression and anxiety. For our show we discuss…
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Postpartum Physical Healing + “The Traitors”
We discuss what healing looking like in the postpartum period - specifically physical healing bc emotional healing is its own saga. And the TV show is "The Traitors." Remember there will be a spoiler alert so don’t worry if you haven’t seen it, we will tell you when to stop listening
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Baby Sleep 101 + “Survivor 43”
Breaking down all things baby sleep. We share our thoughts and experiences with baby sleep and discuss the most common methods of getting a good night's sleep with baby. Our show of the week is the OG reality competition show - Survivor, season 43.
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Adjusting to Sleep as New Parents + ”White Lotus S2”
We discuss all things SLEEP (and lack thereof) in the early days of becoming new parents. And of course we MUST discuss season 2 of The White Lotus. It’s gonna be hard to pick a good babysitter from that bunch!
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Breastfeeding P2 + ”Wakanda Forever”
We continue our conversation around breastfeeding since we had so much to say last week, and for our second segment, we have a special treat. Instead of a TV show, we couldn’t resist talking about the epic Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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Breastfeeding P1 + ”Reboot”
Sharing part one of our breastfeeding journey. We begin our conversation about breastfeeding and what that experience has been like for us both: the hardships, the joys and the lessons learned. Our show of the week, a fun comedy about rebooting a 2000s sitcom, "Reboot" on Hulu.
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Placenta Encapsulation + ”She Hulk”
We talk about our decision to encapsulate the placenta, other practices of placenta encapsulation, and why people honor the placenta. The show of the week is "She Hulk" on Disney+
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First 24 Hours After Birth + ”Ms. Pat Show”
We revisit our memories of the first 24 hours after our little one was born. The tv show of the week, "The Ms. Pat Show" on BET+
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Choosing a Name + ”Mo”
This is the story all about how tv shows, Inn-N-Out, and multi-lingual families inspired Ali's name. The show of the week, "Mo," a Netflix comedy about a Palestinian hustler from Houston.
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Birth Story Part 2 + ”This Fool”
We share the final part of our birth story and the up and downs that brought us our beautiful gift - Ali. Our show of the week is one of our favorites we’ve seen all year, “This Fool” on Hulu. We wrap up the show with our thoughts on the Emmy’s.
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Birth Story Part 1 + ”Rap Sh!t”
At long last, we share part 1 of our Birth Story. Ali came to us after 3 days of labor, and here's our story of day 1. The show we discuss this week is Issa Rae's "Rap Sh!t" on HBO Max.
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Prenatal Nutrition + ”Sweet Life”
We share our Prenatal Nutrition journey and break down what to keep in mind as your body creates your little being. The show of the week is Sweet Life: Los Angeles on HBO Max!
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Birth Plans + ”Never Have I Ever”
We discuss the importance of having a birth plan and what questions to consider as you create it. Our tv show of the week is Season 3 of "Never Have I Ever" on Netflix!
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Parental Leave + ”FBoy Island”
Breaking down the most confusing part of birth - parental leave. We share our stories on securing our parental leave, and a few tips for how to plan yours. Then, we dive into our favorite guilty pleasure show, "FBoy Island" on HBO Max.
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Building a Registry + ”The Bear”
How do you build a registry? We give our insights on what you need and what you probably don't. Then, we jump into one of the most stressful shows we've watched yet, "The Bear" on FX.
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Preparing for Birth + ”Dave”
This week we share our tips on preparing for birth, and we discuss whether it's even possible to prepare for birth. Our show this week is "Dave" on FX, a show that we never expected to enjoy so much.
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Home Birth + ”The Challenge All Stars 3”
This week dive into the benefits of home birth and why we almost had one ourselves. Then, we share our thoughts on Season 3 of the Challenge All Stars.
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Gender Reveals + ”Ms. Marvel”
This week we discuss gender reveal parties and how a simple question about whether or not we would have a gender reveal would cause us to spiral to larger questions around parenting, gender identity and liberation. In our tv segment we discuss "Ms. Marvel," the origin story of a the Pakistani…
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Midwives & Doulas + ”Ted Lasso”
Ever wonder what the difference is between a midwife and a doula? We were the same. This week we discuss how we learned about the type of care they provide, why we decided to hire a midwife and doula and our experience with them throughout pregnancy. And the tv show this week is Apple TV's "Ted...
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Pregnancy + ”Stranger Things”
We begin our show discussing our pregnancy journey. Tune in to listen about why Paul had to go back to the store for a 2nd pregnancy test, how he supported me throughout the trimesters and how I managed the many challenges that come with pregnancy. The show we discuss is Netflix's "Stranger…
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How many episodes does Parenting Plus TV have?
Parenting Plus TV currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Parenting Plus TV about?
We’re two parents raising our baby and watching tv. Each episode we discuss a parenting topic and a show we’re watching. You’ve heard of Disney+ and Paramount+, well get ready for Parenting+!
How often does Parenting Plus TV release new episodes?
Parenting Plus TV has 34 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Parenting Plus TV?
Parenting Plus TV is created and hosted by Dayana + Paul.
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