Minimally Acceptable Parents Benjamin Long

In this episode, we explore excellence in "Your Future Self Will Thank You" by Drew Dyck, and the benefits of not ignoring our child. Then we attain imperfection when Ben loses his temper & Sydney ignores who's in the backseat.  Join us, as we dive into "Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe", and hear our thoughts on the first half of the book!

We explore excellence in morning routines, patience amidst meltdowns, & Mountain Dew Icees. We attain imperfection in an eitquette fail & some social anxiety. Then wrap up the second half of "Desperate": working through escaping to technology, weaknesses, the unique challenges of working and single moms & our final thoughts. Plus, we look at our Parent Board progress with family meals!

We explore family trips to the park, family movie nights, and a new book Ben's reading! We have our first featured #MAPMoment and talk about spanking and lying to our kid. Then, we review the first half of 1-2-3 Magic, and wrap it up with our Parent Board additions and updates.
Exploring Excellence 1:30
I Think You're Wrong, (But I'm Listening) & Pantsuit Politics 5:00
Attaining Imperfection 9:30
Checkout featured #MAPMoment on our Instagram!
Book Review 12:30
We must equip Oliver to deal with minor frustrations today, so he can be prepared to deal with the difficult frustrations in the world.
Parent Board 40:00
"If you are doing your parenting job, in a addition to being warm, caring, and supportive, you must also frustrate your kids on a regular basis." - Dr. Phelan, 1-2-3 Magic

We explore wearing makeup and awkward political conversations! Then our imperfections about derailed routines and curse words. We review the second half of 1-2-3 Magic, and touch on "adulting", overparenting, wrap it up with The Parent Board additions and updates.
Exploring Excellence 00:45
Attaining Imperfection 6:00
Book Review 9:25
"This program is a simple, easy to remember approach to discipline that when applied consistently leads to, at minimum, a more tolerable home."
Parent Board 49:30

*Disclaimer* Although there is no explicit language, this episode contains some mature thematic content many parents may find inappropriate for little ears!
We celebrate keeping our cool and Oliver's new school! Then, Justin from God is A Dad Podcast shares two #MAPMoments that made us laugh and made us think. We review the first part of Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys, and discuss the stages of boyhood with a few sidebars on puberty, masturbation, and pornography. Finally we wrap it up with The Parent Board.

We find excellence in Netflix and virtual fires! Then, we attain imperfection in busy schedules and losing ground with good habits. We wrap up our review of Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys, and discuss the being named and drawing out the heart of a boy. Finally we wrap it up with The Parent Board.
Exploring Excellence 3:00
Attaining Imperfection: 6:25
Book Review 10:50
Parent Board 51:30