Probably OK Parenting

Allison & Brian break down an article from www.mykidstime.com describing many parenting "no-nos." As always, they have more than a few meandering thoughts as they relate these items to their own journey raising their 19-month old toddler. 

In this episode, we discuss the book "8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids" by Dr. Kevin Leman. Trust us...all you have to do is listen to this episode and you'll never have any issues with your child ever again...guaranteed. Probably. 

Is playing a video game an extraverted or introverted activity? We don’t exactly agree and we’d love to hear your thoughts, DFPs! In this episode, Allison & Brian discuss the book “The Child Code” and continue the age old “nature vs. nurture debate.” They discuss the famous “marshmallow test” and if kids who have self control truly end up more successful or not? You’ll have to listen to find o...

What happens when your child's beloved pop-it toy is the talk of the town? How can we re-brand "mom-nesia"? Why is there really no perfect day-care situation no matter how hard you try to find one? Why is Brian a judgmental parent? All of these questions & MORE answered in this episode full of ridiculous tomfoolery. Baby C is 18-months old. Visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting

Allison & Brian discuss how much of their child's personality is just the makeup of his genetic code versus the result of their expert-level parenting decisions as they recap the beginning of the book "The Child Code," by Danielle Dick. Brian has a parenting confession (uh oh!) and they both discuss balancing a very busy week at work with caring for their (newly) 18-month old toddler. Was brin...

In this episode, Brian and Allison add a new segment; "Does Anyone Else...?" where they wonder if anyone else has tried to put toddler shoes on their dog before, or accidentally driven to work wearing pajamas?! During the popular segment; "Parenting News," Allison & Brian talk about research supporting early music education for toddlers and give some suggestions and ideas for musical activitie...

Brian & Allison recap their highs, lows, and weirds of parenting their 17-month son, and rehash two articles that compare modern parenting techniques to the ways of yonder. Which are better? Is it harder to be a parent in 2023 than it was in the 1980s? Listeners, please let us know what you think @ProbablyOkParenting ! Thanks to all of our DFPs! 

Allison & Brian recap their week in toddler-land (their toddler is 17 months old), including starting a new parent-tot music class, monkey noises, and several embarrassing moments at the library. In the Parenting News segment, Allison & Brian rehash Chapter 6 ("Saying the Right Things") of the book "Raising Good Humans" and overthink every word choice they use when attempting to direct the...

Parenting comes with its fair share of awkward moments...and Brian & Allison have a few to share on this week's episode. Their toddler is 16 months old and completely obsessed with the "Amazon Alexa" robot. In the "Parenting News" segment, Brian & Allison spend some time discussing a whole host of Disney movies that now come with a "content warning." They pontificate about which movies &am...

Baby C is 16.5 months old and he's on the cusp of a big language "explosion." Brian & Allison confess some questionable parenting choices to each other and review a section of the wildly popular book "Crib Sheet" by Emily Oster. 

Baby C is 16.5 months old and Brian & Allison discuss more sleep woes, playdate expectations, unexpected delays, and most frustratingly: he's basically stopped eating! They summarize and discuss the "Food Fiesta" chapter of "The Everything Toddler Book" by Dr. Linda Sonna as they attempt to strategize! Bonus: Check out @ProbablyOKParenting on Instagram to see a picture of Baby C at the Library......

Allison & Brian are stuck inside with their 16 month old toddler and attempt to keep him entertained indoors. Listen to hear about all of the different activities they planned and their varying levels of success. Also, during the segment "parenting news," Allison & Brian discuss a recent article weighing the merits of 'gentle parenting,' and try to find the right balance in between differi...

Allison & Brian discuss their best tips, tricks, and wacky experiences after traveling on 14 individual flights with their baby between the ages of 4 months and 16 months. Listen to hear which products they recommend, how to (hopefully) keep your young toddler entertained and happy throughout a flight, how to avoid the  germ party that will surely start to take place all over your toddler...

Baby C is 15 months old, and Allison & Brian find themselves confronted with a lot of parenting decisions as they make they way solidly into toddler territory! How do we approach redirecting undesirable behavior? When to start thinking about potty training? What to do to help him sleep consistently? How to keep things interesting when it's 5 degrees outside ? Should we keep our child's hair &a...

Join Allison & Brian as they discuss the latest events in the thrilling world of toddler-mania. They recap a birthday party, how their friendships have changed since becoming parents, their ongoing sleep woes, and feature a main segment discussing a parenting news article that doesn't pertain to anything they are experiencing right now! It's a totally worthwhile discussion that ends up feeling...

Baby C is 14.5 months old and giving his parents a run for their money. Join Allison & Brian as they talk about sleep transitions, changes in their toddler's autonomy/mobility and how they are trying to keep up. 

Brian & Allison escape for the weekend and Brian's parents fly in to take care of baby C while they're gone. During Episode 13, Allison & Brian sit down and hear a little bit from the grandparent perspective as they interview their first POP guests- Baby C's paternal grandparents! How does parenting today differ from their experience raising kids 30 years ago? What baby products do Allison & Brian...

Allison & Brian talk about ways parenthood has changed them, and discuss lots of listener answers and contributions. TL;DL: We've all changed in MANY  ways, and we can find comfort knowing others are just as scatterbrained as us! Allison & Brian also discuss their weekend trip to Denver with their 14 month old and analyze his (maybe) first words? Listen along and remember: It's probab...

Allison & Brian are back from a 3-week hiatus and discuss what happens when one parent goes down for the count (spoiler alert: it's rough!!), the challenges with finding reliable daycare, tales from flying alone with a baby, and conclude with an uplifting message from Brian about raising your kids in today's sometimes scary climate.  Let us know what you think on our Instagram @ProbablyOK...

In Episode 10 of Probably OK Parenting, Brian & Allison discuss all those things they told themselves before they had a child that are now pretty laughable. One example is: "We certainly won't rely on snacks and screen time!" Luckily, a few listeners weighed in with the expectations they had for themselves before they had children as well, and how their mindsets have changed since becoming a p...

Brian & Allison take some time to reflect on their experience with a newborn and share some tips that helped them make it through the "4th trimester." In addition, they recap the exciting (and sometimes stressful!) events of the past week as their 12.5 month old continues to find himself in various perilous positions. They end the episode by sharing their high, low, and weird points of the las...

Now that baby C has completed his first year, Brian & Allison discuss various baby products they've purchased and tried in the categories of SLEEP & TOYS. Find out which products they absolutely swear by, and which ones they would ditch next time around. 

Join Allison & Brian as they recap their week (their baby turned ONE YEARS old!), reflect on the most unexpected, rewarding, and challenging parts of the past year, and end with some predictions of what they may encounter next on their parenting journey. Good 'ay, mate!

Brian suffered a baby-caused injury while in Colorado, and Allison had to brave the travel nightmare that is flying alone with a baby! Listen to this week's episode to find out how it all went down! (Baby C is 11.5 months old)

Brian & Allison discuss daycare troubles, weird or interesting comments they've received about their baby from random out and about, and close the episode with reflections over their highs and lows from the last week of parenting. Listen along as they try to figure out how to be parents AND how to have a podcast that is not a complete snooze fest! (Baby C is 11.25 months old)