Better Off Dad

As parents, we have the difficult task to create and maintain a stable environment for our children to grow and develop. We wouldn't say we're masters at that, but in this episode Matt & Tim share their tips for keeping things together when you'd prefer to let them fall apart. Plus, Tim believes he's entered the famed TERRIBLE TWOs. And Matt talks about what can happen when you break a kid (and yourself) out of a comfort zone.

Matt and Tim spend Father's Day the only way they know how, sharing the lessons they've learned parenting and podcasting over the last year. Plus, worried about the continuing formula shortage? University Hospitals pediatrician Dr. Lauren Beene shares information every parent needs to hear. And at long last the COVID-19 vaccine is here for kids as young as 6 months old; we share our thoughts on the shots.

Ready to get out and explore with kids? Matt & Tim share their Top 10 family-friendly activities in the Greater Cleveland area. Plus, we speak with Samantha Fryberger of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium to find out, among other things, why we're apparently very similar to weedy sea dragons. And, am I raising a bully? Or a money-obsessed child? We tackle our parental fears in What's New Kiddo.

It's time for our most impactful, important, and potentially damaging interview yet - we speak with our wives, and the mothers of our children, about why they married us and what they've learned about motherhood. Plus, LinkedIn opens the door to the non-linear career path. And why the Scissor Sisters and Utahraptor are top of mind in our households.

It’s been said money makes the world go round. So how do you keep things from turning sideways when you give up an income to take care of kids? Matt & Tim share 14 financial lessons they've learned that could help calm any parent's currency concerns. Plus, college planning expert and Certified Financial Planner Brad Baldridge's advice for parents concerned about the high cost of higher ed. And Matt provides a dispatch from a 12-hour car ride with kids. If he survived, how did he manage it?

Read the title and somehow still morbidly interested in this show? Matt & Tim discuss headlines and trends that could be impacting our kids for years to come including Florida's new legislation restricting certain topics in schools, making Daylight Savings Time permanent, and yes - we even discuss our Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson. Plus, dealing with death and the conversations it brings with our children. And how the warming weather on the North Coast is making all the difference when it comes to Tim's parenting.

Let’s face it the world can be a dark place, so how do we give our bright eyed offspring a fighting chance? Matt & Tim share their experiences of coping and conversing with kids on tough topics. Plus, the frustrating reality of rising maternal death rates in the United States during COVID. And splish splash we’re talking taking a bath and dealing with a runny nose too.

Looking forward to more human interaction post-pandemic? Matt & Tim have 7 steps to plan the perfect play date. Plus, we interview local father, entrepreneur, musician and sailor Brandon Young on his parenting path and what in the world drove him to start a business and a family simultaneously. And some quick thoughts on keeping your kids fed and getting them to sleep (with force if necessary!)

The winter freeze is in full swing for Matt & Tim so they are offering a few tips on how to stay active, engaged (and sane!) with kids as the weather gets wicked. Then we’re stirring the pot and weeding out misinformation when it comes to rising unintentional cannabis exposure and kids! Plus, Matt’s kids have a close encounter at the zoo while Tim ventures under the sea.

Matt & Tim are back and ready to start the new year with a look back, and ahead, at parenting lessons learned. Plus, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague parents; how we’re adapting our households. And walking kids, dropping naps - how to keep up with the rapid rate of childhood change.