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This week the Dads are cracking some cold, heavy Double IPA Squeezins from Bonesaw Brewing Company from Glassboro, NJ. Josh has grown to love micro breweries and Rich absolutely is proud of the fact that Josh has grown from Bud Lights to micro breweries! He's finally becoming a grownup. The show then progresses to their weekly catch-up, where Josh talks about his vacation and now how he's in a new relationship. Meanwhile, Rich talks about a slow week but preparing the home for his son Declan's 5th birthday.

The show then transitions to reading from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. The reading tonight is about Rigging Emergency Diapers, which is located on pages 188-189. The guide really gives a thorough description of how to salvage a really crappy moment when there are no more diapers and you're caught hands deep in crap.

Dadding as a Co-parent: The definition of co-parenting, according to Oxford Languages, is “share the duties of raising a child”. Though the term is typically related to divorced parents, the term really is applicable to any parent in a relationship as parenting is a team effort and not an individual approach. Specifically, co-parenting between separation is managing the team effort via court ordered or volunteering efforts and co-parenting between marital partners, or partners still together, consists of blending styles to create the team they need. Delve into the topic with us, as we discuss blending styles between two people – be it separated or together.

After exchanging questions and an interesting data dump, the show shifts to the final segment of the episode: Shit-uations.

Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading FMLs from FML.com with some very off-the-wall readings.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-30+ Divisive Child Custody Statistics
-10 Surprising Findings on Shared Parenting After Divorce or Separation
-Co-parenting and Parenting Behavior: The Role of Mental Health for Mothers and Fathers in the Postnatal Period

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This week the Dads are popping some Golden Lagers called The Fish Finder by Ross Brewing Co., which is located out of Monmouth County, NJ. Both Dads agree this is one of the best lagers they have had in recent memory, with both stating this is a beer designed to be next to you on your boat in the evening, fishing. The Dads then transition the show to their weekly catch-up where Rich talks about his poor dog and how he looks like a rat now, meanwhile Josh is just focused on his extended time with his daughter. Well deserved.

The show then transitions to reading from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. The reading tonight is about Great Outings and can be found on pages 182-183. The guide provides some great ideas to keep your growing baby occupied with some things you can take your little one to. The show then progresses to the topic intro.

Innocent Until Proven Guilty: The guilt of feeling like you haven’t done enough can be brutal. You have done enough, though, even just by acknowledging your involvements; but we’re going to delve into the awareness you have as a father just by having doubts.

After some interesting dialogue and some resources for those who suffer dad-guilt, the show shifts to the final segment: Shit-uations.

Tonight's Shit-uations has Josh reading FMLs from FML.com. He really focused on some spicy and risque situations the posters have found themselves in.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Are You Dealing With Parent Guilt?
-'Am I A Bad Parent?' How To Let Go of Parenting Guilt

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This week's episode has the Dads sipping on some Cape May Brewing Co., and their The Bog Cranberry Shandy. Josh has a new love for a beer while Rich doesn't seem to keen on the shandy. However, both agree it's a summer-y beer for everyone to try a sip of.

The show then progresses to their 4th of July Special and they just want to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!

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This week the Dads shared a few cold Busch Light Peach, a 4.1% ABV Light Lager, from Busch. Josh seems to be in love with a school girl over a high school crush whereas Rich seems to like it better warm instead of cold. Wow, to both of them. The Dads then shift to their weekly catch-up and Rich explains his souvenirs from Tennessee, meanwhile Josh goes and talks about work. Again. Like every week.

The show then transitions to reading from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. The reading tonight is about Eating Like a Person, located on pages 173-177. Both Dads dissect the list of foods the guide recommends and the preparation for some things.

My Friend Is A Veggie Wiener: The reading tonight is about Using the Baby as a Prop, located on pages 117-118. Both Dads give their experience with baby propping, and then transition the show into the topic introduction and the data dump.

The show shifts to the spiciest edition of "Shit-uations" with Josh finding some very interesting FMLs from FML.com.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Heat damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks
-The association between vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore diet quality and depressive symptoms in adults: a cross-sectional study

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This week the Dads crack a cold Longliner Lager from the Cape May Brewing Co., in Cape May, NJ. With a 5.0% ABV, this lager goes down smooth and crisp with a thirst for your next sip. Definitely a new favorite. The Dads then begin their weekly catch-up with Josh looking forward to having his daughter for the weekend while Rich reflects on a gag he pulled. Shout out to Rich's mom!

The show then pivots to the reading from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. The reading tonight is about Using the Baby as a Prop, located on pages 117-118. Both Dads give their experience with baby propping, and then transition the show into the topic introduction and the data dump.

From Hick to Suburbanite: From growing up in a neighborhood with averaged sized yards to growing up on a couple of acres, what are the pros and cons of each, from our perspective, as both of us have lived in both situations. We will then provide some information on how both living experiences may shape you as a child and into an adult.

The show shifts to the spiciest edition of "Shit-uations" with Josh finding some very interesting FMLs from FML.com. Josh seems to be developing an affinity for the night walkers in Atlantic City. Someone should stop in and check up on him...

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Urban. Suburan. Rural. How do Households Describe Where They Live?
-What Unites and Divides Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities
-Does Growing Up In Urban Compared To Rural Areas Shape Primary Emotional Traits

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This week the Dads cheers with a cold Untold Riches IPA from Flying Fish Brewing Company located in Somerdale, NJ. A very bland beer but in a complimentary way, if that makes sense? Idk, they are losing it. The Dads begin their weekly catchup with Josh saying he had a busy week but without telling us what really kept him busy -- I think the safest bet is work? His usual groan? Anyway, Rich talks about a hole in his toilet with the water smelling like sewage. Sounds enticing.

The show then progresses to the reading from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. The reading tonight is about Being Prepared for Outings, pages 110-112. After some banter back and forth on what makes a good bag a prepared bag for dads, the show transitions to the main topic and the data dump.

Breaking Gen Habits: Raising and grooming your children to become civilized adults is a job that comes with a lot of learning curves. When pressed in high-pressure moments, we tend to fall back on our instincts. Sometimes, though, our instincts are built off of how we were raised. What do we do when we weren’t brought up with a proper upbringing of our own?

The show shifts to the spiciest edition of "Shit-uations" with Josh finding some very interesting FMLs from FML.com. Tell me what is on Josh's mind without telling me what is on Josh's mind.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children
-Parenting Styles: A Closer Look at a Well Known Concept
-Trajectories of Delinquencies and Parenting Styles
-Mindful Family Routines and the Cultivation of Executive Function Skills in Childhood

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This week the Dads cracked an icy Fuego, which is a New England Style IPA with a 6.2% ABV from Tonewood Brewing located in Camden County, NJ. A nice beer that could compliment a nice summer camp fire nicely, the Dads then begin their weekly catch-up. Seemingly another boring week for both of them, with Josh not getting any noody pictures and Rich having his own toilet issues. Yikes...

The show then transitions to it's reading segment from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. This week's reading started from page 95 to 96, with the section named "Protecting your back". The guide provides several exercises to do with the baby to help protect and extend the longevity of your back to continue to carry your normal dad-loads. You go, Dads. The show then transitions to the topic introduction and into the data dump.

Boardwalk Bullies: How do you handle bullying – kids bullying your kids and your kid(s) bullying others. Where are the boundaries for ‘over-parenting’ and doing everything you can to help mitigate and intervene? How should you train and guide your kid(s) to handle bullying as they age and confront new methods of bullying?

The show then shifts to "Shit-uations" with some hilarious readings by Josh from FML.com. He really found some dark and messed up FML's this week -- someone should check in on Josh and make sure he's okay lol. The show then wraps it up with a social media roll call.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Four Decades Of Research on School Bullying
-Food Allergy-Related Bullying Among Children and Adolescents
-Bullying and Lifetime Asthma Among Children and Adolescents in the US
-Bullying Statistics By The Numbers
-Long-term Consequences of Bullying Involvement in First Grade
-An Exploration of the Link Between Bullying Perpetration and Substance Use: A Review of the Literature

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This week the Dads shared a chilled American Lager called Tan Limes from Cape May Brewing Company. A lighter beer with only a 4.5% ABV, this beer reminded both hosts of a Corona with lime and agreed that it's a great beach beer for the summer season. The Dads then talk about their weeks, with both having nothing special occur at all this week and both having very boring, mundane weeks.

The show then transitions to it's reading segment from their handy-dandy Dad guide,  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. This week's reading started from page 92-94, and was titled 'Resuming a Sex Life?'. After some interesting bullet points from the book, the dads had some good jokes and then segued the show into the main topic of the night and the data dump.

Dadding Under The Influence: We all have known some parents who aren't keen on the idea of drinking in front of their children, while others don't see the harm in doing it. Knowing the prevalence of alcoholism in our society and the side effects of it, it’s not a wonder why individuals carry such a high standard in regard to exposing their own children to watching themselves drink – whether it be copiously or moderately. With some resources we found, we’re going to dive into what is and isn’t acceptable and discover a balance of enjoyment and over-indulgence.

The show then shifts to "Shit-uations" with some hilarious readings by Josh from FML.com. He really found some dark and messed up FML's this week -- someone should check in on Josh and make sure he's okay lol. The show then wraps it up with a social media roll call.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Alcohol Expectancies Change in Early to Middle Adolescence as a Function to the Exposure to Parental Alcohol Use
-Alcohol Use in the United States: Age Groups and Demographic Characteristics
-What Percentage Of Americans Drink Alcohol

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This week, the Dads shared a warm six-pack from Evil Genius, from Pottstown, PA. The brew they're drinking is Stacy's Mom, which is a heavier IPA - 7.5% ABV. After a mutual agreement that this beer is f**king tasty, the Dads shift the show into the weekly catch-up. Josh has another repeat week of doing the same thing -- one could really argue that his section is copy & pasted. He did get food poisoning though, so there's that. Rich had the solar panels finally put in and dealt with a hectic week. Suck it up princess.

Kudos to Josh because he knew what it was like to be a Prepared dad by bringing his
book! The Dads begin their reading from  ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. With a reading from pages 89-91, the Dads discussed 'Your Mental Health' and the importance of it. The show then segues to the topic of the night...

Treat Yo-self: The importance of self-care and self-focus while being a parent. A healthy and satisfied YOU makes for a healthy and satisfying parenting experience for THEM, so be sure you’re not squeezing in the time for yourself but making it a routine time for yourself. Remember as well, there is a difference between self-indulgence and self-care.

The show then shifts to "Shit-uations" with some hilarious readings by Josh from FML.com. You really start to appreciate your situations with some of these readings so appreciate it, lol. The show then leads into the social media shout-out.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-The Impact Of Parental Burnout
-Mother-Infant Synchrony
-Parenting Stress Undermines Mother-Child Brain-to-Brain Synchrony: A Hyperscanning Study

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This week's tape the Dads are casting from the same room with their new home studio! Josh bought them a 6-pack of 1883 IPA from Mudhen Brewery located in Wildwood, NJ. A smooth and crisp taste, both Dads agreed this could be a staple IPA. The Dads then shift to their weekly catch-up sesh. Rich has done his first job as an Realtor again, providing a CMA to a previous client of his, while also getting the chance to finally brag about his grass. Meanwhile, Josh seems to be stuck on repeat talking about "nothing new" and his busy job. Smh.

The show then transitions to the reading from ‘Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads’. With a reading from pages 78-82, the Dads discussed 'A Guys' Guide to Strollers', despite Josh not being a prepared Dad and leaving his book behind. We promise it will not be a regular thing. The show then segues to the topic of the night...

True Life: I Live Next to Cousin Eddie -- Neighbors, roommates and anyone you live with and/or near can impact your life in more ways than you would consider, ranging from living next to a grandma who bakes cookies on the daily, to living next to Jeffrey Dahmer. Join in as we discuss our past nightmare scenarios with neighbors and/or roommates and give hope to those 4 out of 10 people who may listen to us that life gets better.

The show then progresses to the redubbed 4th segment "Shit-uations" with several good readings from Josh, referencing FMyLife.com. These definitely make you feel better as a person considering you don't have it half as bad. The Dads then proceed with the social media role-call.

After you’re done listening, be sure to subscribe and follow us on any major podcast platform. Leaving us a review helps the podcast grow, so be sure to drop a review on whatever platforms you listen to us on! Finally, be sure to follow us on instagram at @thedadtapespodcast, twitter at @thedadtapes, and on facebook at /thedadtapes! Don’t be shy to let us know how we’re doing either, we appreciate all feedback!

REFERENCES
-Love Thy Neighbor? Four in Ten Americans Have Had A Neighbor Dispute