Tangential Parenting

Episodes

1. 13

   Tangential Parenting - 013 - Meow Offs and Other Mysteries

   We have another deep cut from the vault! Last summer Rachel decided I wasn't good enough as a co-host, so she press-ganged my wife, Jenny, into service. Besides bad-mouthing me, they talk about how to plan for summer, keeping kids busy while school is out, and their shared enjoyment of The…

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   Jun 11, 2019

   40m
2. 12

   Tangential Parenting - 012 - Dads Don't Babysit

   A lively discussion between Eric and Rachel about an article from Parents.com titled, PSA: Dad is Not the Babysitter. Who knew Rachel would get upset being told that it's her fault that she does so much to raise her daughter? While Jenna Autuori Dedic tries to use her own reluctance to let go and...

   Apr 24, 2019

   45m
3. 11

   Tangential Parenting - 011 - Tell the Cat To Be Responsible

   Want to leave your kids? (We won't judge). It can be hard, especially when it's your first time. Depending on the age, traveling without your kids can be difficult on both you and your children. Eric and Rachel talk about their very different experiences and how they coped (or helped their kids...

   Apr 5, 2019

   32m
4. 10

   Tangential Parenting - 010 - Staying at Home Under a Rock

   We're back! And this time, neither of us work. Rachel attempts to get Eric to talk about how things are going as a new at-home dad. Instead, Rachel learns just how bad Eric is at pop culture, SNL references, and naming movies or actors. Between the the Chim Chimney cleanse, Johnny Cash's Ring of...

   Mar 22, 2019

   42m
5. 9

   Tangential Parenting - 009 - Artistic Exploration With Bodily Fluids

   It's a lost episode! While gearing up for another round of recording, Rachel found a lonely file on her computer. It turned out to be an episode we recorded back in July. We start off the rails, as usual, then talk about our experiences with potty training. My boys had just started, while…

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   Feb 16, 2019

   31m
6. 8

   Tangential Parenting - 008 - Don't Play Operation with Surgeons

   You time. Do you get it? Or do you spend your few moments not taking care of kids, cleaning, or other chores mindless scrolling through Facebook? Get some tips on how to maximize that time, as well as learn from Rachel that as kids get older, they can join you in things like video gaming sessions...

   May 21, 2018

   32m
7. 7

   Tangential Parenting - 007 - Muffins from the Darkest Timeline

   Eric's new facial hair results in Rachel's declaration that we are in a mirror universe. Things go downhill from there. Topics this week include the weather, Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy, Star Trek books, the Great British Bake Off/Baking Show, lutefisk, and getting kids in the kitchen. This show is a good...

   May 6, 2018

   59m
8. 6

   Tangential Parenting - 006 - Valar Marigoldis

   Eric and Rachel (attempt) to discuss gardening with kids. Living up to the name of the podcast, however, things go off the rails rather quickly. Filling in the gaps between Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, and the proper technique for transitioning between topics, they talk Rachel's...

   Apr 19, 2018

   45m
9. 5

   Tangential Parenting - 005 - Planes, Iowa, and Automobiles

   Rachel and Eric review Iowa! Not really, but they share their opinions about the state's roads and visual appeal. Iowa happened to be between a lot of destinations for them while driving with their kids. Travel with kids is a challenge, whether they are infants or preschoolers. Rachel and Eric...

   Feb 28, 2018

   33m
10. 4

    Tangential Parenting - 004 - The R Word

    Parents pour a lot of time and energy into their kids. It's what you do. But sometimes, especially for parents of young children, this can greatly alter the dynamics with your partner. Whether it's keeping the house tidy, romance, or just talking to each other, your relationship can change in…

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    Feb 2, 2018

    34m
11. 3

    Tangential Parenting - 003 - The After School Special

    It's a pseudo After School Special episode! Eric and Rachel tackle a more serious subject, as seriously as they can (with middling success). In this episode they talk about an article written by Jen Gann on why she was choosing to file a wrongful birth suit after her son was born with Cystic...

    Jan 5, 2018

    41m
12. 2

    Tangential Parenting - 002 - Tangential Holidays

    Kids love the holidays. Or at least they do once they are old enough to understand it. At the same time, all the gifts, family, and food can make a child lose their mind. Eric and Rachel sit down with a glass (or three) of sake to discuss wish lists, travel, and how to handle the interruptions in...

    Dec 21, 2017

    32m
13. 1

    Tangential Parenting - 001 - In Sickness and in Naps

    In our first episode, Eric and Rachel talk about two of the great parenting challenges: handling the various illnesses kids bring home, and how to convince toddlers to nap once they move to toddler beds. ============================================= Get The Modern Father straight to your inbox! -...

    Dec 21, 2017

    31m