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Ep 29 Part 1
The Vaccination Fadeaway: Older Dads Avoid Pain! #ParentingMistakes
Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank (55) and Carlo (56) kick off a new episode from their revamped (and technically challenged!) studio after a long summer break.
In "What Just Happened," Frank confesses a hilarious parenting mistakes moment at the pediatrician's office: actively trying to fade away during Baby Josie's vaccination to ensure she has no negative association with him. This honest fatherhood advice from Gen X dads highlights the constant learning curve of being a dad.
They dive into a brand new "Check Please" segment to update Baby Josie's expenditure account, revealing the surprisingly high cost of raising kids (averaging $500-$700 a month). Frank also shares a story of a recent DIY parenting coach challenge while painting the nursery, admitting that he probably would have quit if it weren't for his daughter. The segment "I Was Wrong" features an expansion on a previous compatibility theory, detailing three markers for a good relationship (horror movies, solo travel, and living on a boat).
Tune in for their thoughts on social media, political violence, and all the recent baby advice and milestones, including Josie's first party, gifts, and the ongoing saga of her changing sleep schedule. It's a hilarious look at dad life with plenty of fatherhood tips and humor in life!
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Pathetic Vaccination Fadeaway (AKA: The Anti-Comforting Dad)
1:24 - Studio Woes: Ice Packs on the Camera!
2:48 - Check Please: The Avalanche of Diapers!
4:32 - The Nursery Painting Project: Frank's Breaking Point
6:49 - I Was Wrong: The Three Compatibility Questions (Horror, Travel, Boats)
11:39 - Tiny Homes and RV Retirement Plans
13:58 - What Just Happened: The Second Round of Shots
16:32 - Dad's Worst Sound: The Crying You Can't Fix
18:29 - Starting Solid Foods & Baby Josie's Length
20:30 - Work/Life Balance: Kelly's Ramp-Up & Carrie's Role
21:58 - Uncle Mike's Visit: The Fatherly Validation I Needed
26:50 - The First Family Party: Hedgehogs & Community
29:35 - New Skill Unlocked: Banging & Double-Chin Grabs
Relevant Links Mentioned:
Fisher-Price Hedgehog: Mentioned as a hit gift for Baby Josie
https://tinyurl.com/Fisher-Price-Calming-Hedgehog
Connect with The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast:
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youtube.com/@TheGrayHairDaycarePodcast
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564744242266
https://www.instagram.com/ghdc.podcast/
TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ghdcpodcast
Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-763647385
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https://x.com/GHDCPodcast
https://www.reddit.com/user/Gray_Hair_Daycare/
Website
www.ghdc-podcast.com
By Frank Cerio: Dad Life & Fatherhood Advice Guru - Parenting CoachEp 29 Part 1
The Vaccination Fadeaway: Older Dads Avoid Pain! #ParentingMistakes
Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank (55) and Carlo (56) kick off a new episode from their revamped (and technically challenged!) studio after a long summer break.
In "What Just Happened," Frank confesses a hilarious parenting mistakes moment at the pediatrician's office: actively trying to fade away during Baby Josie's vaccination to ensure she has no negative association with him. This honest fatherhood advice from Gen X dads highlights the constant learning curve of being a dad.
They dive into a brand new "Check Please" segment to update Baby Josie's expenditure account, revealing the surprisingly high cost of raising kids (averaging $500-$700 a month). Frank also shares a story of a recent DIY parenting coach challenge while painting the nursery, admitting that he probably would have quit if it weren't for his daughter. The segment "I Was Wrong" features an expansion on a previous compatibility theory, detailing three markers for a good relationship (horror movies, solo travel, and living on a boat).
Tune in for their thoughts on social media, political violence, and all the recent baby advice and milestones, including Josie's first party, gifts, and the ongoing saga of her changing sleep schedule. It's a hilarious look at dad life with plenty of fatherhood tips and humor in life!
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Pathetic Vaccination Fadeaway (AKA: The Anti-Comforting Dad)
1:24 - Studio Woes: Ice Packs on the Camera!
2:48 - Check Please: The Avalanche of Diapers!
4:32 - The Nursery Painting Project: Frank's Breaking Point
6:49 - I Was Wrong: The Three Compatibility Questions (Horror, Travel, Boats)
11:39 - Tiny Homes and RV Retirement Plans
13:58 - What Just Happened: The Second Round of Shots
16:32 - Dad's Worst Sound: The Crying You Can't Fix
18:29 - Starting Solid Foods & Baby Josie's Length
20:30 - Work/Life Balance: Kelly's Ramp-Up & Carrie's Role
21:58 - Uncle Mike's Visit: The Fatherly Validation I Needed
26:50 - The First Family Party: Hedgehogs & Community
29:35 - New Skill Unlocked: Banging & Double-Chin Grabs
Relevant Links Mentioned:
Fisher-Price Hedgehog: Mentioned as a hit gift for Baby Josie
https://tinyurl.com/Fisher-Price-Calming-Hedgehog
Connect with The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast:
YouTube
youtube.com/@TheGrayHairDaycarePodcast
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564744242266
https://www.instagram.com/ghdc.podcast/
TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ghdcpodcast
Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-763647385
X (Twitter)
https://x.com/GHDCPodcast
https://www.reddit.com/user/Gray_Hair_Daycare/
Website
www.ghdc-podcast.com