In this episode, Ophira Eisenberg is joined by Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake, the creative forces behind the satirical web series "ABC Parenting." They share how their personal parenting journeys in New York City and Los Angeles inspired their series, which offers hilariously bad advice that every parent can laugh at (and ignore). They also talk about how the show skewers the contradictory and often ridiculous advice parents face, offering comedic relief to frazzled moms and dads.

Together, they all discuss whether parenting was easier in the past and the pros and cons of raising kids in big cities, including space constraints, sticky hands, and the odd beauty of neighborhood familiarity. Arthur recounts teaching his son phrases like “big fat turkey,” while Stephanie opens up about her unexpected transition to being a stay-at-home mom by default. They also workshop ideas on how to get kids to do chores and what works when managing tantrums. Luckily, creative work has helped them find humor in the chaos.

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