Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials

The older I get, the more I realize that protecting your kids isn’t just about keeping them safe from the world—it’s about understanding the world they’re growing up in.

In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, I talk about the lengths we go to as parents to protect our children, while looking back at a moment from my own childhood when I took off on an adventure that had my family—and the police—looking for me.

Now, as a father of four, I see that story completely differently.

Parenting has a funny way of making you look back at who you were, while forcing you to think about who you want to be for your kids.

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You know the dope is suburban.

Somewhere between work, kids, bills, responsibilities, and trying to keep everybody alive, it’s easy to forget that you’re still a person too.

In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we talk about what happens when parents finally start taking some of their time back. From getting out for a wedding in New York, to comedy nights, summer nights out, and finding ways to enjoy life after the kids go to sleep, this episode is really about remembering that parenting doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause.

Because being a good parent matters—but so does being a good spouse, a good friend, and honestly… just being yourself.

Sometimes you don’t need a vacation. You just need a night where nobody is calling your name.

🎙️ Quick Audio Note: I bumped my transmitter a few times while recording this episode, so you may notice the microphone cutting in and out here and there. I cleaned it up as much as I could in editing, but a few moments survived the battle 😂. Thanks for rocking with me while I continue getting this whole thing dialed in.

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Being a dad comes with a lot of responsibility… but nobody really prepares you for the ridiculous moments that come with it.

In this episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we get into the struggles of being a dad—from the moments you think you’re prepared for, to the moments that completely catch you off guard. We talk parenting, growing with your kids, embarrassing moments, and the reality of trying to figure this whole dad thing out as you go.

Because being a father isn’t about having all the answers. Sometimes, you’re just trying to survive the day, keep everybody safe, and hopefully not embarrass yourself too badly along the way.

Welcome to Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials — where we’re all just trying to keep the kids alive, stay married, pay the bills, and laugh about it later.

You know the dope is suburban.

What happens when you finally decide you’re tired of playing it safe?

In the first episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, we talk about buying a house, starting over, and the realization that sometimes you have to stop living small just because life gets chaotic.

Between parenting, marriage, bills, responsibilities, and trying to become a better version of yourself, it’s easy to forget that you’re allowed to want more. This episode is about taking that leap, betting on yourself, and building a life that actually feels like yours.

Welcome to Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials — where we’re all just trying to keep the kids alive, stay married, pay the bills, and laugh about it later.

You know the dope is suburban.

In this episode, we dive straight into the chaotic world of parentings most underrated struggle: snacks! From the stress of buying them, to the heartbreak of watching your kids inhale the entire stash in 24 hours, to the ultimate betrayal- wasted snacks. This episode breaks down the highs and lows, and snack induced drama every parent knows too well. Tune in for relatable ranting, a little comedy therapy, adn the universaltruth that no matter how many snacks you buy...its never enugh

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Andrew takes another spin in the car for a round of karaoke that quickly turns into chaos. Between the off-key singing, wild song choices, and a few dramatic moments worthy of a music video, its safe to say this ride had everything except a record deal. Buckle up- its karaoke, comedy, and maybe a few fake tears along the way.

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In the hilarious first episode of Suburban Dope: Parenting Trials, Andrew dives into the nightly chaos that turns every bedtime into a full blown championship match. From kids dodging sleep like its the playoffs to parents trying to hold onto their sanity, Its bedtime turned "battle Time" Expect laughs, real talk, and a few "You're not alone" moments for every tired parent out there.

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HEY!! I know its been a minute, but its for good reason. I am now a father of 4! yes...4! im in for a ride of a lifetime lol! 4 is IT! NO MORE!

HEYYYY!! its been a minute, but its for good reason. Life has been Lifing in a GOOD WAY. It was only right we talk about it. It feels good to be back, in a NEW house. Suburban Dope Parenting Trials is BACK!

This episode was soooo funny to me. On this show we talk about the kids....today this one is pretty even lol! Sometimes as parents, we ahve to admit when thngs are on US. We have to call out our own faults sometimes. This one here....I had to do it lol!