S-2 EP14 - Bedtime Battles and Bullsh*t!

About this episode

Mike and Taylor discuss the chaotic and humorous challenges of bedtime routines for parents.

Most parents dread bedtime, but these two dads? They might actually be creating a bedtime revolution — or just proving why it’s the most exhausting part of the day. After a hilarious deep dive into the chaos of kids’ nightly routines, Mike and Taylor reveal the unending battles of getting kids to follow a simple "brush, pee, pajamas" checklist — a routine they’ve been preaching for years with zero luck. Spoiler: they’re still fighting the good fight (or just fighting).You’ll discover the wild antics kids pull that grind every parent’s gears — from refusal to get ready, to snack chaos, to the infamous poopy pants protest of age six. Plus, they hilariously explore how to (try to) calm kids with classical music, why kids want a family playlist of “Bedroom or Living Room,” and how their kids’ sleep habits reflect their own childhood adventures (think: sneaky egg snatching and disappeared middle-of-the-night snacks). They’ll also share the kitchen-sink approach to bedtime snack rules, how to handle the infamous “I’m hungry but didn’t eat dinner” problem, and secret tactics to survive the torment of multiple bathroom trips.If you’ve ever wrestled this bedtime beast, this episode is…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Schneider

Guest: Taylor

Topics covered

• bedtime routines
• parenting challenges
• kids' antics
• family dynamics
• humor in parenting

Keywords

• bedtime battles
• parenting
• kids routines
• humor
• family

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