A Guide to Poor Parenting

Jennifer and are taking a little break, but we will be returning with new episodes on December 17th, 2025 In the mean time enjoy some of our most popular past episodes Join Jennifer, Jason and their super star guest Dasha as they discuss the ins and outs of parenting a large brood of children, the magic of cockroaches, and the pros and cons of Icelandic government parental assistance.  Enjoy some...

Jennifer and are taking a little break, but we will be returning with new episodes on December 17th, 2025 In the mean time enjoy some of our most popular past episodes   It’s our premier episode!!  In this episode Jennifer talks about how she became a mother.  The highs and lows of single motherhood, the joys and pains of the foster care system, and most importantly where to hide the de...

Jennifer and are taking a little break, but we will be returning with new episodes on December 17th, 2025 In the mean time enjoy some of our most popular past episodes   Come relax with Jason and Jennifer take a break from the Christmas season and bitch about our ungrateful kids and how tiring it all is.  Take a load off your feet as we dish about what Santa brought us for Christmas, what our...

Jennifer and are taking a little break, but we will be returning with new episodes on December 17th, 2025 In the mean time enjoy some of our most popular past episodes Join Jennifer and Jason as they discuss how Jason and Zane became fathers to a grumpy 17 year old. Learn about the growing pains of new family and how love conquers all. Call us with your story times at: (256) 274-1329 Email us at:...

It’s our season 6 finale, we’re kicking things off by discussing our podcast journey, future plans, and some of the technical challenges we’ve faced. We also share some hilarious and awkward moments, like Jason’s expensive but disappointing camera setup. As the episode unfolds, we listen to your voicemails; including unexpected conversations with kids and funny household in...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘A Guide to Poor Parenting’ where Jason and Jennifer navigate the wild ride of parenting teens and pre-teens!  This cozy session features some hearty laughs and relatable struggles, as they discuss everything from their podcast’s phone number jingle woes to surprising birthday plans gone awry.  They dive deep into Reddit posts about mood swings...

In this episode, we update on our weeks, including Jennifer’s surprise trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the stress in our respective jobs. We then dive into a crucial topic – the necessity of ‘Adult Time’ in parenting and the guilt that can sometimes accompany it. We reflect on our own childhood experiences and parenting styles, emphasizing the importance of maintaining f...

In this episode we welcome our guest Vonda. The discussion explores Vonda’s life from her roots in Madison, Alabama, to her time in the military, and her experiences in parenting. Vonda opens up about her challenging childhood with an abusive mother and her time in the Army Reserves, including her personal challenges such as an assault incident during her service. She shares her journey of b...

In this hilariously honest episode of the Guide to Poor Parenting Podcast , Jason and Jennifer grab their pumpkin-spiced wine glasses and dive headfirst into the chaos of fall family life. From surviving a “wholesome” trip to the pumpkin patch (spoiler: there were meltdowns) to debating whether kids or dogs are easier to manage, it’s a full hour of relatable parenting mayhem. Listen as our fearles...

Welcome to a breezy edition of ‘Guide to Poor Parenting’ with hosts Jason and Jennifer! In this episode, we dive into the rollercoaster world of toddlers, featuring stories from our recent trip to a local pumpkin patch with granddaughters Ayana and Jalen. From epic meltdowns over bubble stations to the triumphs of conquering zip lines, we share our experiences dealing with the tiny but...

In this week’s episode of the Guide Before Parenting podcast, Jason and Jennifer welcome Chris, a dad with a talent for mixing heartfelt reflection and hilarious storytelling. From surviving Dallas heatwaves and high school soccer fields in the ‘80s to raising a teenager in the social media era, Chris shares how life has shaped both his parenting and his patience. The conversation dives into Chris...

Join Jason and Jennifer as they sip on some wine and spill all the tea about their latest parenting mishaps. The duo also dive into their weekly Reddit discussions, tackling questions on why parents often say ‘because I said so,’ the emotional toll of raising teenagers, and the choice between adopting and having biological children. Jennifer shares an endearing story about her nephew N...

Join hosts Jason and Jennifer as they sip on some drinks and dive into the chaotic yet humorous world of poor parenting. This episode features an unfiltered conversation about crazy weeks, bedtime battles with kids, and everything in between. Jennifer shares her experience dealing with migraine woes and computer system challenges, while Jason recounts emotional moments like attending his uncle&#82...

Welcome back to another hot and wild episode of A Guide to Poor Parenting! This time, hosts Jason and Jennifer get a little hot and sweaty with some Wild Turkey 101 as they dive into hilarious and heartfelt stories with special guest Aubrey. Get ready for an off-the-rails chat where Aubrey shares everything from wild stories about her time in Colorado to jumping into the Detroit River! Plus, the i...

Ever caught your kid Googling something that made you question every parenting decision you’ve ever made? Yeah… us too. In this episode, we dive into Reddit’s parenting confessions about mommy brain fog (because who hasn’t put their phone in the fridge), the great debate over when it’s “fine” to leave kids home alone, and whether it’s ethically okay to roast your children like a Netflix comedy spe...

Buckle up, parents — we’re hitting the open road, minivan packed, snacks locked and loaded… and kids already asking “Are we there yet?” before we’ve even left the driveway. In this episode, we share the hilarious highs and disastrous lows of family road trips: The eternal backseat sibling wars Gas station snack negotiations that rival the U.N. Car karaoke nobody asked for And the dark art of packi...

What happens when you’re homeschooling three neurodivergent kids, battling Alabama’s baffling birth laws, and—oh yeah—giving birth in a moving vehicle? You get our guest this week: the ultimate multitasking mom. We talk about the highs, lows, and hilarious detours of homeschooling, why midwifery is practically outlawed in Alabama, and the unforgettable day she added “delivered a baby in a car” to...

This week, I sit down with my very own mom to spill the tea (and the Tang) on what it was really like growing up in the 80s and 90s. From being babysat by the TV, to surviving without the internet, to all the trouble me and my brother somehow lived through—Mom remembers it all. There’s laughter, there’s side-eye, and there’s a healthy dose of “back in my day” wisdom. Cocktail:  Kirkland Brand Boxe...

This week, we’re wading through the wild waters of Reddit to tackle some real parenting dilemmas: getting side-eyed (or full-on yelled at) for taking your toddler into the “wrong” bathroom, talking to kids about weight without messing them up for life, letting your child reinvent themselves one dyed strand at a time, and—oh yeah—deciding to have kids after 35, when you’re old enough to know...

This week, we’re joined by the unstoppable Beth: executive director by title, full-time truth-teller by nature. She gets real about living with PCOS, giving birth like a warrior, and yes—why she prefers to roam her house in the nude. Oh, and did we mention she ran into two different burning houses to warn the people inside? If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to juggle motherhood, menopause...

In this week’s parenting variety pack, we dive into the good, the bad, and the Reddit. From the eternal question of “Should I let my kid quit piano?” to family catchphrases that somehow become law, we explore it all. We also get real about the complexities of foster care in religious homes and the always-fun topic of talking to teens about birth control (spoiler: nobody wants to be the one to brin...

Welcome to the Screen Time Olympics—where the events include Netflix Negotiation , Tablet Tossing (by parents) , and 100-Meter Dash to Find the Remote . This week, we explore our complicated, co-dependent relationship with screens—those glowing rectangles that buy us peace and steal our sanity. Is screen time really the devil… or just the lesser evil when dinner’s burning and your toddler is feral...

What do you get when you mix a law degree, a baby monitor, a well love drum set, and a vivid imagination? You get our guest this week, J.B. Mclaurin, a Southern dad who went from courtroom dreams to creepy fiction, all while juggling diapers and guitar solos. We chat about growing up in Alabama, navigating parenthood, surviving law school, being in a rock band, and somehow finding the time to writ...

Ever fantasized about being the perfect parent… before you actually had kids? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we dive into some hilariously relatable Reddit parenting confessions—featuring ungrateful children, guilt-free art-in-the-trash moments, and parents slowly losing their minds (but in a fun way!). If your kid just screamed because their banana broke in half or you’re secretly hid...

Join Jason and Jennifer as talk about how the Catholic church ain’t got nothing on guilt compared to parenthood. Pour yourself a glass of Confidencial Reserva from Costco and grab a handful of Werther’s original caramel popcorn , as we try to convince ourselves that we aren’t terrible parents. Call us with your story times at: (256) 274-1329 Email us at:   guidetopoorparenting@gm...