The Next Cheneration

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. Subscribe to David's newsletter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

Michael reflects on 2022 and what he's learned about being a father this year.  Links:  Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want To Be Subscribe to David's newsletter Subscribe to Michael's newsletter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent...

Michael and his family make a big move to be with the Chens in Seattle. Links:  Follow Mike on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

David and Michael reflect on one year in Michael son's life. Links:  Follow Mike on Twitter Follow Mike on Twitch Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

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. Links:  Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excelle...

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 Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextchener...

A quick episode: David checks in with Michael about daycare, COVID, and what else Michael is worried about these days. Links:  Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Follow the podcast on Twitter Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

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 Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This p...

After month 4, David and Michael discuss Michael's mental health. Plus: a visit from one of the in-laws.  Links:  Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

David and Michael discuss Michael's son getting reflux and what it's like to go house-hunting in this market. Links:  Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

David and Michael talk about why it's hard to be a baby, and some recent tragic events that have shaped their ways of thinking. Links:  David's vlog about Pfizer vaccine symptoms Post-Covid America Isn't Going To Be Like the Roaring '20s Nice White Parents podcast When the Culture War Comes for the Kids Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at th...

David and Michael discuss the infant crying curve. Then, Michael reflects on when he'll feel safe having family visitors. Links:  The Infant Crying Curve Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics...

Mike and David discuss what his routine is like one month in, dealing with advice from parents, and the decision to let vaccinated people visit. Links:  Precious Little Sleep Emily Oster's article about vaccine transmission Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is...

David and Michael talk about the first two weeks of the baby's life, and whether or not to acquire a device called The Snoo. Links:  The Snoo The 5 S's Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics so...

David talks with his friend Justin Kaufman about his drive home today. Links:  Follow Justin on Twitter Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics solution.

Michael recounts the aftermath of the birth, how his priorities are changing in light of his son's birth, how he and JC chose his son's name, their social strategy for the birth announcement, and what Michael is learning about newborns. Plus, Michael and David muse on the division of labor in households. Links:  How not to hate your husband after kids, by Jancee Dunn Follow this podcast on Twitter...

Michael and JC's child was born! Hooray! But the path there was not a smooth one. In this episode, Michael describes the challenging and at-times harrowing path this birth took. Links:  Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent p...

JC is getting induced today! David and Michael discuss this momentous occasion and Mike and JC's social media strategy for their child. Links:  Learn more about induction Learn more about preeclampsia The Last Children of Down Syndrome Black mothers keep dying after giving birth Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Emai...

Michael and David discuss their reflections on the past year and what it was like when Michael realized he and his wife were pregnant during a time of great tumult. Links:  Letter To My Pandemic Baby What It's Like To Be Asian-American During The Pandemic Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextchenerati...

David talks with Michael about the plan for delivery day, meditation apps, and hospital protocol in the time of COVID.  Links:  Waking Up meditation app Follow this podcast on Twitter Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics s...

In the very first episode of The Next Cheneration, David and Michael discuss Michael's hopes, dreams, and fears as he embarks on one of life's biggest journeys: having a child. Links:  Follow David on Twitter Find more episodes of this podcast at thenextcheneration.com Email us at thenextcheneration(AT)gmail.com This podcast is powered by Simplecast , an excellent podcast management and analytics...