Are We Bad Parents?

Are We Bad Parents?
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Parenting is difficult! Parents make countless decisions every single day -- inevitably, some of these decisions might be... bad. If you're like us, you sometimes find yourself asking, "Am I a bad parent?" Chances are, if you're taking time to think about it, you aren't. But sometimes it's good to hear it from someone else. Join us, Kristan and Tim, as we tackle some of your big questions about parenting. We'll discuss some of the parenting decisions we've made recently, ask ourselves why we made them, and look for ways to improve as parents. Have a question to submit? Email arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram as @finding_me_as_mom (Kristan) and @the_atypical_dad (Tim). We're also on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents?

  1. 03/08/2023

    Are we bad parents if we get fooled by ChatGPT?

    Welcome back to another week of the Are We Bad Parents? Podcast! This week we are super excited to welcome Kell Cowan as our first guest! Kristan introduces Kell in the beginning of the show so I’ll let her do all the heavy lifting as far as that goes. Don’t forget to share with a friend and rate and review wherever you listen! If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, as always, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce

    59 min

  2. 02/28/2023

    Are we bad parents if we ran out of time to record our podcast?

    Welcome back to another week of the Are We Bad Parents? Podcast! Because of parenting, this week we were low on time so decided to try something new. So sit back and enjoy this unedited one take conversation between Kristan and Tim! Share with a friend and let us know what you think by sending us an email at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce

    35 min

  3. 02/22/2023

    Are we bad parents if this isn't our podcast?

    Howdy folks! We are excited to announce a very special episode recorded with Mary from The Very Mary Life! You may know her from her Instagram @theverymarylife where she shares the honest and relatable side of motherhood. In this joint podcast episode, Kristan and Mary talk all things “bad parenting.” What does it even mean to be a bad parent? Can anyone be a good one? If you’ve ever felt guilt, shame, or self-doubt as a parent, this episode is for you. Make sure to check out the Very Mary Life: Unfiltered Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and follow Mary on Instagram and TikTok If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce

    1h 1m

  4. 02/08/2023

    Are we bad parents if we didn't read the instructions?

    Hey, friends and pals! Welcome back to another episode. In this one, Kristan no longer feels that life is only meant to be enjoyed, and Tim is a pushover (but at least he reads the instructions sometimes). If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce Links Research on Happiness and Parenthood - https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-having-children-make-people-happier-in-the-long-run - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/11/does-having-kids-make-you-happy/620576/ - https://positivepsychology.com/parenthood-paradox/ - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/complete-without-kids/201103/fact-or-fiction-childfree-couples-are-happier-couples-kids The Filial Obligation - The Ethics of Parenting by Norvin Richards - Entry in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://iep.utm.edu/fil-obli/

    59 min

  5. 02/01/2023

    Are we bad parents if we're not doctors?

    Welcome back snack providers and butt wipers! This week dive deeper into household labor, pull the plug on bath time, and send a formal informal invitation to be a guest on the show If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce Links Kristan’s recent episode on Mother Writer from Motherscope! - https://www.motherscope.com/podcast/lies-we-tell-ourselves-about-writing-with-kristan-barczak Showering before bed time - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/shower-before-bed#:~:text=Research%20lends%20credibility%20to%20the,bedtime%20also%20fall%20asleep%20faster.

    1h 8m

  6. 01/25/2023

    Are we bad parents if we aren't Sandra Bullock?

    Welcome back friends and pals! In this episode we once again judge George Lucas and society’s unrealistic expectations of mothers. We also talk about being a man child and taking our daughter to the children’s museum. If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce Links Kristan’s recent episode on Mother Writer from Motherscope! - https://www.motherscope.com/podcast/lies-we-tell-ourselves-about-writing-with-kristan-barczak Childhood Goods - Educational Goods: Valeus, Evidence, and Decision-Making by Harry Brighouse, Helen F. Ladd, Susanna Loeb, and Adam Smith p.27-38

    59 min

  7. 01/18/2023

    Are we bad parents if we enjoy life?

    Thanks for tuning in! In this episode we take a road trip! We also talk about enjoying life, math, and revisit the holidays as we learn more about Hannukah! If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce Links Recent episode of Mother Writer from Motherscope featuring Kristan! - https://www.motherscope.com/podcast/lies-we-tell-ourselves-about-writing-with-kristan-barczak Brute vs Institutional Facts: - The Construction of Social Reality by John R. Searle p.27-29 Information on Jewish Holidays and Celebrations - Five Myths about Hanukkah: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-hanukkah/2015/12/02/2ea6fc3c-93ae-11e5-8aa0-5d0946560a97_story.html - Hanukkah isn’t a major Jewish holiday. This year, maybe it should be: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/hanukkah-isnt-a-major-jewish-holiday-this-year-maybe-it-should-be-651863 - Hanukkah in America: A History by Dianne Ashton: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814707394?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0814707394&linkCode=xm2&tag=thewaspos09-20

    58 min

  8. 01/11/2023

    Are we bad parents if we get stuck on playground equipment?

    We’re back from our hiatus! In our first episode of the new year we talk about why Tim doesn’t help our daughter and lying to our kids. So strap yourself in for an interesting one! If you want to know if you’re a bad parent, send us your questions at arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram as @kristanbarczak and @the_atypical_dad, on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents, and now on Twitter as @bad_parents_pod! Thanks, once again, to Ryder Pierce and the band Confreres (Kahn-frairs) for letting us use their song Asphalt as our theme music. Give them a listen wherever you listen to music! Confreres on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ryder-pierce Links Extended Mind Theory: Article from the University of Edinburgh o https://www.ed.ac.uk/ppls/philosophy/research/impact/the-extended-mind-in-science-and-society#:~:text=The%20extended%20mind%20theory%20says,become%20part%20of%20our%20minds. That word Tim couldn’t remember which is the foundation for Socrates’s and Plato’s thoughts on education. o Aporia – Greek for “Without Passage” (a – without; poros - passage) Emmanual Eze on Kant o “The Color ofReason: The Idea of "Race" in Kant's Anthropology” found in Postcolonial African Philosophy: A Critical Reader

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Parenting is difficult! Parents make countless decisions every single day -- inevitably, some of these decisions might be... bad. If you're like us, you sometimes find yourself asking, "Am I a bad parent?" Chances are, if you're taking time to think about it, you aren't. But sometimes it's good to hear it from someone else. Join us, Kristan and Tim, as we tackle some of your big questions about parenting. We'll discuss some of the parenting decisions we've made recently, ask ourselves why we made them, and look for ways to improve as parents. Have a question to submit? Email arewebadparentspod@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram as @finding_me_as_mom (Kristan) and @the_atypical_dad (Tim). We're also on TikTok as @are_we_bad_parents?

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  • Creator
    Are We Bad Parents?
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Are We Bad Parents 2022