Tidy Tidbits

Tidy Dad

Welcome to Tidy Tidbits—the five-minute podcast that makes tidying feel doable. Tidy Dad (aka Tyler Moore) shares the tools, tricks, and tiny triumphs that help busy people bring a little more order to their everyday chaos. Tyler’s a dad of three, a full-time NYC teacher, and the bestselling author of "Tidy Up Your Life". He’s gone from scrubbing toilets to the Today Show, and now he’s here to help you clear the clutter and make space for what matters most. Follow along on IG @tidydad, on Substack "The Tidy Times" or visit thetidydad.com for more. tidydad.substack.com

  1. #24 - September Surthrival: 5 Core Routines We're Focused on Right Now

    6D AGO

    #24 - September Surthrival: 5 Core Routines We're Focused on Right Now

    Feeling a bit of September whiplash? You’re not alone. After a 12-hour road trip, unpacking chaos, and starting school in the same week, I found myself feeling the after effects of pushing summer to the last minute. Everywhere you look, people are in transition. It’s a season of change. A season where routines are desperately needed. In this episode, I’ll share five simple routines helping my family shift from summer chaos to school-year structure - not a total overhaul, just small tweaks layered onto systems we already know work. In this episode you’ll learn: * Why routines work best when applied slowly (not in one giant overhaul) * Why it’s important to show up bright-eyed and bushy tailed * How we’re making mornings less frantic with a fridge checklist and a shoe edit * Why “keep meals simple” is the best cooking philosophy for September * How early bedtimes unlock early mornings * Why movement counts, even if it’s not happening in a gym Bonus: Here are some things helping us this back-to-school season! 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  2. #23 - Screens Aren’t the Enemy… But They’re Not the Boss Either

    AUG 30

    #23 - Screens Aren’t the Enemy… But They’re Not the Boss Either

    A Tidy Take Ash Brandin, Author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family - Screens aren’t the enemy… but without some boundaries, they can turn into tiny, glowing dictators. In this episode, I sit down with Ash Brandin—middle school teacher, parent, and unapologetic gamer—to talk about managing technology in your home without losing your mind. In this episode, you’ll learn about: * Moral neutrality when it comes to technology * The ABCs of tech: access, behavior, and content This conversation will help you hit Power On—without hitting panic mode. 👀 Follow Ash on IG: @thegamereducator 📦 Order Ash’s book: Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com 📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    5 min
  3. #22 - My Word of the Year Sounds Dull, But It Might be Brilliant

    AUG 23

    #22 - My Word of the Year Sounds Dull, But It Might be Brilliant

    Feeling worn out by your own ambition? After a year full of “firsts,” I’m swapping shiny new things for one unglamorous word: maintenance. In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose a word for yourself that guides your time and routines—and why sometimes the most radical choice is to keep doing what’s already working. In this episode you’ll learn: Why “maintenance” became my guiding word for the school year How to spot what’s already working—and keep it going A few questions to help you pick your own word to guide your time and routines Why the most radical choice might be not to start something new 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  4. #21 - Spoiler: Not everyone will like you, now what?

    AUG 16

    #21 - Spoiler: Not everyone will like you, now what?

    A Tidy Take with Lee Tilghman, Author of "If You Don't Like This, I Will Die" It’s exhausting trying to get everyone to like you. How much time have you spent replaying conversations, wondering if someone approves of you? How many opportunities have you missed because you worried what someone might think? In this episode, Tidy Dad sits down with author and former wellness influencer Lee Tilghman, who knows firsthand the cost of chasing approval. After building a massive following as @leefromamerica, the internet stopped liking her. Lee then began the hard work of redefining success and self-worth. She shares it all in her new memoir. In this episode, Lee talks about: * How freeing it is to be at peace with not being liked * How to focus on meaningful connections * What she likes about “2025” Lee Tilghman 👀 Follow Lee on Substack and on IG 📦 Order Lee’s book: “If You Don’t Like This, I Will Die” 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com 📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min
  5. #20 - Why Slowing Down Might Be the Smartest Back-to-School Move You Make

    AUG 9

    #20 - Why Slowing Down Might Be the Smartest Back-to-School Move You Make

    A Tidy Take with Neha Ruch - If life feels like a nonstop to-do list—coffee in one hand, phone in the other—and the idea of slowing down makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many of us worry that pausing will mean falling behind. That’s why I sat down with Neha Ruch (@neha_ruch -IG and Neha Ruch -Substack), writer, mom, and author of The Power Pause. Neha knows the pressure to keep going, but she also knows that intentional pauses can become a secret weapon for clarity, focus, and growth. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: * Push back against the societal pressure to always be “doing” * Use a simple pause to set thoughtful goals during busy seasons like back-to-school * Find the courage to “slow down” without guilt If you’re ready to trade exhaustion for something slower, hit play and discover how a well-timed pause can help you create the life you actually want. 👀 Follow Neha on IG: @neha_ruch 📦 Grab Neha’s bestselling book, “The Power Pause”: Shop here 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life 🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com 📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    5 min

  6. AUG 2

    #19 - Back to School Isn't a Day, It's a Season

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what back to school really feels like—chaotic, hopeful, overwhelming, and deeply human. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who still gets emotional in the school supply aisle, this one’s for you. And yes, I’ve got credentials. This fall marks my 18th year as a teacher—and I’ve got three kids starting kindergarten, third grade, and fifth. So my brain is currently juggling a mountain of forms, a world-travel-themed classroom, and enough school supplies to stock a small Staples. What we cover: 🧠 Why this season always feels a bit (or a lot) overwhelming 🍎 Five practical mindset shifts to make this season easier 🎒 How to stop chasing perfection and start creating rhythms that work 💥 Why we call it “surthrival”—when you're trying to survive and thrive at the same time This one’s packed with real talk, intentional strategies, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to do it all. 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com 📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    6 min

  7. JUL 26

    #18 - The Morning Routine That Buys You Quiet Time (and Hot Coffee)

    A Tidy Take with Beth from Days With Grey - Is your child waking up like a human confetti cannon while you’re still fumbling for coffee? Same. That’s why I wanted to get a Tidy Take with Beth from @dayswithgrey. She’s sharing a genius routine that just might change your mornings: Breakfast Invitations. Beth is a former teacher and mom of three who came up with this simple, screen-free solution to early-morning chaos. In this episode, she breaks down what a Breakfast Invitation actually is, how to set one up (spoiler: it involves paper, markers, and magic), and why it might buy you a few sacred minutes of peace before the day begins. 🎨 What we cover: * What Breakfast Invitations are and the problem they can help solve * How a roll of white paper and a few fresh markers can spark independent play * How to make mornings feel calm(ish), connected, and purposeful Whether you’re a morning person or not, this little shift just might change your routine and save your sanity. 👀 Follow Beth on IG: @dayswithgrey📦 Grab her Breakfast Invitation Bundles: Shop here📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    5 min

  8. JUL 19

    #17 - Malibu, Bye-Bye

    In this heartfelt and practical episode of Tidy Tidbits, Tidy Dad shares a major family transition: saying goodbye to their beloved 2000 Chevy Malibu. For years, this beloved family hand-me-down car carried snacks, backpacks, and three growing kids between New York City and Pennsylvania. But this summer, it officially gave out. We cover: * How the Just Enough framework from Tidy Up Your Life can guide big decisions * Why emotional attachments to stuff (yes, even a 2000 Chevy Malibu) matter * Which features were considered and which ones made the cut for their new ride * How to check your assumptions before getting swept up in comparison culture This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, car shopping, or looking to simplify the decision-making process with more clarity and less chaos. 📚 Want more tips like these? Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com 📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

    5 min
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About

Welcome to Tidy Tidbits—the five-minute podcast that makes tidying feel doable. Tidy Dad (aka Tyler Moore) shares the tools, tricks, and tiny triumphs that help busy people bring a little more order to their everyday chaos. Tyler’s a dad of three, a full-time NYC teacher, and the bestselling author of "Tidy Up Your Life". He’s gone from scrubbing toilets to the Today Show, and now he’s here to help you clear the clutter and make space for what matters most. Follow along on IG @tidydad, on Substack "The Tidy Times" or visit thetidydad.com for more. tidydad.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Tidy Dad
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tyler Moore
  • Show Website
    Tidy Tidbits

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