The Next Cheneration
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The Next Cheneration episodes

  • The Last Vestiges of Your Childfree Life Are Gone

    Michael is about to have a new baby! This week! In this episode, he reflects on fatherhood so far and his emotions about having a second child.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • What I'm Able To Give

    Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year. 

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    • Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want To Be
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Things You Don't Want Diseases On

    Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle.

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    19 min
  • I Call Them Microsleeps

    David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life.

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    51 min
  • Interactivity-to-Work Ratio

    David and Michael talk about how Michael's son has reached a great age, whether kids recognize themselves in screens and on mirrors, and also about the general thoughtfulness of parents in raising children.

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    39 min
  • I Need To Live Somewhere

    David and Michael discuss what month 9 is like, what changes have happened in the child's life since last time, and reflect on the treacherous homebuying market right now. 

    Links: 

    • Baby Sparks (the app that shows developmental milestones)
    • Housing prices in San Francisco
    • Hitler's Dog
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Low-Level Dread

    A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days.

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    24 min
  • Sleep Training

    David and the family visit Michael! And Michael discusses what it's like to sleep train a baby.

    Links: 

    • Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit
    • The Linguistic Genius of Babies TED Talk
    • NPR: After 4 months, babies sleep better in their own beds
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    53 min
  • The Building Weight

    After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws. 

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    42 min
  • Reflux

    David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market.

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    54 min

About The Next Cheneration

From the publisher's feed

Michael Chen is about to have a child for the very first time. His brother David wants to know exactly what that's like. In this quasi-weekly podcast, the two discuss the highs, lows, and learnings from fatherhood.