With Love, Mom and Dad Parenting Podcast

In this Episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss the Lessons learned from Steph's career shift. They also discuss what they'd do differently starting out and the challenges of finding success as a mother. They answer the question, "How do you not beat yourself up for being as far in your career as you'd hoped?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Sailing - Telecasted
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

Join us for candid and relatable conversations on "Navigating Technology" where we, as everyday parents, share our experiences and insights on navigating the ever-changing world of technology alongside raising a family. From managing screen time and app choices to understanding online safety, we dive into the joys and challenges of parenting in the digital age. Tune in to hear our genuine stories, triumphs, and lessons learned as we strive to strike the right balance between tech and family life. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned parent, our discussions provide relatable perspectives on tech-savvy parenting in today's world.

In this Episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss CTV's, The Parent Test. Twelve Parenting Styles are put to the test through various challenges to determine which style encourages the most emotionally whole child. We discuss our takeaways, reactions, and insights from the show like the conversations we are having about bullying and stranger danger.

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Squirm Worm - TrackTribe
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

In this Episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss the Role of a Father in today's society and how it's changed over the years. They talk about the importance of a father figure and Adian's experience of being a Girl Dad. They dive deep into the question, "How can men become more vulnerable in sharing their needs?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Confident Kurt - TrackTribe
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

The book referenced in this episode is Man Enough by Justin Baldoni.

In this Episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss Jordan Peterson's Rule 5: "Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them". They talk about how they hope to raise likeable kids and what is a reasonable way to correct their behaviours. They answer the question "Why is it just as important to praise good behaviours?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Boom Bap Flick - Quincas Moreira
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

The books referenced in this episode are 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote for Chaos by Jordan Peterson and Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE.

In this episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss the challenges of preserving their culture while raising their kids in Canada. They also discuss how their upbringing has influenced their parenting and what parts of their culture they hope to uphold. They answer the question, "What parts of your cultural upbringing would you hope to change?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Lazy Walk - Cheel
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

In this episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss how they maintain their balance of being a parent and taking care of their individual needs. They discuss why their health has become more of a priority and how by pursuing the best version of themselves, lends to being better parents to their daughters. They answer the question, "Which areas of your life have you most neglected since becoming a parent?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Icelandic Arpeggios - DivKid
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

In this episode, Adian and the girls talk about what school has been like with Emery starting J.K., Jaynee starting Grade 1 and Addy at home with her caregivers.  They also discuss  what it's like to make friends, how their extracurricular activities are going and what happens when they fight. They answer the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Corndogs in Santa Monica - The Great North Sound Society
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

In this episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss their trip to Anaheim, California with the family and their cousin/new nanny. They discuss why the trip was such a success, if they would do the trip again, and if travelling with small kids is still worth it. They answer the question, "What parts of travelling with small kids is unbearable?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Look Both Ways - Nathan Moore
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena

In this episode, Stephanie and Adian discuss the challenges of paying for life and what lessons they hope to pass on to their kids.  With an abundance of things in life to pursue, they discuss what strategies they use to remain grounded and appreciative of their lives. Also, they answer the question  "how do you prevent raising a spoiled brat?"

Intro Music: Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig
Transition Music: Tinker Time - Nathan Moore
Outro Music: She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena