Sleep-Deprived Story Time

I spent a large part of summer, building a treehouse and getting injured in the process. I recap series 3 and fingers crossed I can get more done during the school year.

Yeah, I missed a recording! As penance here is a reading from a short story that I am writing called the unwanted. There’s five chapters written so far this is part one.

I finish the story about what happened after my phone was lost/stolen, how we found out, the impact on our bank accounts, and other things. I end it with how to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens to you.

I go for what it’s like traveling with two kids to the happiest place on earth, and go over why it’s one of the most stressful things you will do as a parent. I end with a bunch of tips about how to make vacations at certain places worth it.

When your up at 2am with a crying kid, scrolling through articles, stores, or social media, the internet can feel like your only friend… or should I say frenemy?

Update on how the ear tooth surgery went. (*whisper voice*it went well), and is it really bad to let your kids eat off the floor? YES! But how bad really?

Live questions and comments from parents trying to unwind! What are you most proud of teaching your kid? Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

What I didn’t know about having a kid or kids when becoming a dad that I kind of wish I did. Pay attention to your feelings! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

The year of pestilence! All the sicknesses… From stomach bugs to the ever present ear infection I discuss the types of sickness we’ve encountered in just three months and what we’ve had to do to cope. Also an inside look at the research into getting ear tubes for your kids. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/sub...

Poop, what to expect past potty training, and tips for cleaning. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

This time, it’s personal! Here is a short clip of me interviewing family members! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Enjoy a short preview of what’s to come! Here yours truly, some friendly, familiar voices, and some new voices! New episodes for series 3 begin June 5, 2023 every Monday at 8 AM! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Things have been a changing for us! I’m adjusting the format (possibly permanently, perhaps not) all due to the ever fluctuating roller coaster that is our lives! Kids change their routines as they get older, thus so do parents. For 10 weeks 9pm is for running, suddenly, on a dime, it’s for feeding and recovering. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters...

Ever feel pulled in multiple directions at once? As a parent it goes doubly so, and never lets up. That’s actually good news!… with a healthy mix skepticism.

Sleep, Exercise, or passion projects? You can only choose one!

The thrilling conclusion to the conversation with my friends Becca and Nessa concerning lies to Kidz.

Continuing the conversation with Becca and Nessa about White Lies to our kids.

I talk with my friends Becca and Nessa about lying to our kids and what that’s like on our end versus when we were kids.

Be aware of how you react when disciplinary action is “required” and your in your feels. A retelling of the Godzilla story.

Precision of language is important when dealing with a brain that’s learning to function. Weird story about a wind family.

Name your anxiety, fear, whatever! Call out what is stopping you from being the best parent!

It’s all about choices and helping kids realize and make good ones. Black winner and alien story

Handling when your oldest starts acting out and a story about Jet saving things…

Differences in raising two kids. What I remembered, what I forgot, what's new, what's old. Cave bear?

I'm back! What happened? Why've I been gone? WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?!?!?!? Forest friends…