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Hey Other Parents

Hey Other Parents is a weekly, talk-show-style parenting podcast built around honest, messy, real conversations about raising kids. Each episode feels more like a roundtable than a lecture. Three parents sit down to talk through the stuff that actually comes up in real life — the wins, the worries, the arguments, the guilt, the laughs, and the things nobody warned us about. No scripts. No experts telling you what you should do. Just real conversations parents are already having. Join Michael Heit,

kids & family parenting

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01:07:17

S1E27 - S01E027: Be Our Guest (Disney World Part One...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/04/22

Be Our Guest (The Disney Episode Part One) This week's episode is a part one of a two parter all about going to Disney World. This episode is our survival guide to help you understand the lay of the land, genie plus, lightning lanes, staying on property, reservations, strategies to getting on some good rides, magic bands, some medical advice and sore feet, strollers, matching t-shirts, a little about nighttime celebrations and so much more. Time To Unplug (returning after Disney

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01:35:45

S1E26 - S01E026: Expectations of Expecting (Family...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/04/15

A Note To Our ListenersThis is going to be a different kind of episode for us at Hey Other Parents. On this episode we will be talking about some of our experiences with family planning. Some of these topics that we are discussing today can be triggering for some of our audience. Some of these topics may be triggering for us as well. We are going to try our best to speak from our experiences in an effort to normalize the conversation around things such as: difficulty in getting pregnant high risk

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01:02:22

S1E25 - S01E025: Everything Has a Home! (Let's Get...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/04/08

Everything Has a Home! (Let's Get Organized) This week we are discussing strategies to get organized in your home and family. We discuss Sara's mom keeping boxes in the closet as far back as Narnia, Michael's mom puts dirty dishes in the drain, cleaning our room, missing toys making for big messes, video games need homes, art centers, kitchens, pantries and more. Michael's wife, Rachel, finds really smart ways to organize the family, undoing the kitchen layout from when you moved in, toys in jail

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01:02:33

S1E24 - S01E024: Playdates II (Going To A Friend's...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/04/01

#024: Playdates II (Going To A Friend's House) This week we are revisiting playdates for a part two! This time we discuss what happens when you go to someone else's house. Michael's family from Texas visits and Jacob loses his AirPods. We discuss manners, calling adults by first names, house tours, Zelda cartridges get glitched, shoes off or on, toy chests and cleanup, riding a friends bus home, a sleepover gone wrong, D&D and more. We also discuss bringing snacks, sending activities with your

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00:57:41

S1E23 - S01E023: Playdates I (Unstructured +...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/03/25

Playdates I (Unstructured + Structured Play) This week it’s all about playdates. One of our listeners asks the question about how to help your kids when they are more reserved during recess time? Some kids can be more reserved and others can try to lead. Can we help equip our kids for unstructured playtime? What happens when your best friend moves, can you find a more subtle way to get contact information from your classmates, are all cul-de-sacs reminiscent of the Sandlot? Did Sara start the snail

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01:14:00

S1E22 - S01E022: Go To Sleep! (Sleep, Bedtime, Baby...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/03/18

Go To Sleep! (Sleep, Bedtime, Baby Formula Issues) This week we sit down to talk about sleep. It doesn’t matter if you are a new parent dealing with Colic or if the baby is easy, there’s something to talk about. We discuss how to deal with allergic reactions to formulas, emotions as parents, feeding on demand, tag team as parents, day night reversal, co-sleeping, the 5’s of Harvey Karp, and more. We even discuss sleep trainers, cultural differences, the Easy Method, starting the sleep routine and

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01:06:49

S1E21 - S01E021: It's 12pm Somewhere! (School Lunch...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/03/11

Episode Notes S01E021: It's 12pm Somewhere! (School Lunch and Snacks) This week we sit down to talk about lunch and snack at school. This is a topic that includes, buying lunch, brown bagging it, snacks, packing for the week, and more! We hope this episode gives you some sanity when it comes to prepping for you kiddo! We discuss our lunch bags, thermoses, eco cooler, tuna fish sandwiches from nuns, hard boiled eggs for Michael, strategies, for getting your kiddies out the door, Sara’s daughter has

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01:18:10

S1E20 - S01E020: Hello World! (Kids & Internet Safety)

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/03/04

Hello World! (Kids & Internet Safety) This week we sit down to talk about when kids have access to the internet and apps. This is a big topic so this episode is a little bit longer. We hope that this provides some insight for you at home. We of course always value your input so please contact us at the show if you have anything that we might have missed, an opinion of our thoughts, or anything else for us to all think about. In the beginning of the episode we discuss listener feedback about the

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01:02:30

S1E19 - S01E019: It's a Boy! (Raising Sons)

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/02/26

It’s a Boy! (Raising Sons)This week we sit down to discuss what it’s like to have a boy and the expectations of others. We discuss soccer tears and a Slurpee, dealing with bullies, stuffed animals, “girlie shows”, She-Ra, boys and 90210, different hobbies between parents and kids, martial arts, group chats gone awry and those crazy tween emotions. Of course we talk about what it was like when we were younger, now with our own kids and what the supposed experts say. Raising kids truly is a four way

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01:00:29

S1E18 - S01E018: Mo Money Mo Problems (Chores &...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/02/19

Orange Cream Roulette (Valentine’s Day) This week we sit down to discuss Chores and Allowances. Some families package these topics together and some choose not to. Sara discusses cleaning Hummel figures, molding and cleaning until 5pm. We knew that when Saved by The Bell came on, it was time for chores. Do fake Adidas need to have 2 stripes? Michael shrinks his clothes at college. Mike discussed cleaning his room and Star Wars toys. We discuss teaching our kids about laundry, cash cards, green

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00:57:15

S1E17 - S01E017: Orange Cream Roulette (Valentine’s Day)

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2024/02/12

Orange Cream Roulette (Valentine’s Day) This week we sit down to discuss Valentine’s Day. Where’s the hidden chocolate stash? Did someone see my coconut cream? What’s a Peach Kushan? We talk about what happened when we were younger, Sara’s first Valentine disaster with her future husband, unnecessary pressures of social media, video keepsakes, class valentine gifts, thinking of those less fortunate and what Pete The Cat can teach us about Valentine’s Day! We even discuss a Cookie Salad from Duff

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00:58:34

S1E16 - S01E016: It’s a Girl! (Raising Daughters)

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/02/05

It’s a Girl! (Raising Daughters) This week we sit down to discuss what it's like to raise daughters. Sara talks about growing up in with old fashioned expectations, ballet, not sweating, hidden outfits, girl chores and boy chores, women don't take out the garbage, mops and brooms for Christmas, helping raise strong girls, honesty about friend choices, and so much more. Raising kids truly is a four way game of tug of war, because it's the three of us and all of you! Time To Unplug Michael: Final

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00:59:33

S1E15 - S01E015: Imperial Entanglements (The Star...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/01/29

Imperial Entanglements! (Star Wars) This week, Michael and Mike sit down to discuss an episode on Star Wars. How old should kids be, what is the best order to watch, what about the shows? We have so much to talk about and more! We discuss the It’s a Small World Ride, Star Wars Toys, Han Solo in Carbonite and pushing through the first 30 minutes so your kids are receptive to watching. We also discussed how a future trip to Disney helped get our family to watch some of the movies. Mike recommends a

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01:11:31

S1E14 - S01E014: Korean Rock City! (Adventurous Eating)

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/01/22

Korean Rock City! (Adventurous Eating) This week, Michael, Mike & Sara sit down to discuss eating out with your family and getting away from the typical fare. We remember going to the Chinese Buffet, experiences with Lobster, 5lbs of Crawfish at Middendorf's, Red Beans & Rice, Oyster Roasts in South Carolina and more. Michael, Sara, and Mike take a trip to a Korean Hot Pot/Korean BBQ restaurant with some of our kids to experience new food first hand. Sophia convinces Julian to suck the head

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01:05:30

S1E13 - S01E013: Our Princess Is In Another Castle!...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/01/15

S01E013 Our Princess Is In Another Castle! (Video Game Night) This week, Michael, Mike & Sara sit down to discuss video game night with the family. We have a full list of games to play with different ages of kids and number of people. Mike’s wife and Sara’s son both have foot injuries, Sara’s brother in a Pizza Hut during a robbery, Gauntlet, the Nintendo Power Pad, Barnes & Nobles magazine reading, arcade friends, and more. We discuss playing games with our own kids and Michael uses the

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01:02:54

S1E12 - S01E012: Pack Up Baby One More Time! (Diaper...

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/01/08

This week Mike and Sara sit down to discuss packing up the diaper bag and getting ready to leave the house. We have a full list that we can’t wait to talk about with you. The discussion includes what parents need, items related to changing, food, clothing, medical and so much more. We discuss watching Disney rides on YouTube, Ethan speaks to a real video game designer and more. We even take a peak at what the bigger kids might need for those days out and about. So get that periwinkle blue diaper bag

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00:59:57

S1E11 - S01E011: Seacrest Out! (New Years Resolutions)

Hey Other Parents ·

2024/01/01

This week we are sitting down to discuss New Year’s Day and those pesky Resolutions. Michael loses his throne as the big bad of Mario Kart with this family! We talk getting ready for New Years night when we were younger. Getting those Growing Up Carmen cards ready because we have Cinnamon Baths! We discuss grapes at midnight, Dim Sum with strangers, freezing at the beach for tossing away negativity, and superpower necklaces. Sara’s husband has a checklist system for his goal setting. We break down

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01:01:59

S1E10 - S01E010: Unleash The Hounds (Getting a Family...

Hey Other Parents ·

2023/12/18

This week we are sitting down to discuss what it’s like to have a dog. Michael and his wife host a gingerbread house competition for his oldest and his friends. What’s it like to get the first dog in the house? We each had our own pets when we were younger. Are there dog naming books? We discuss adopting vs going to a breeder, vet bills, how to choose your dog, some advice & basics, kennel cough, personality traits to look for, and what they are like at different stages. Did Sara get bamboozled

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01:24:16

S1E9 - S01E009: From Grinch to Mother Teresa (Report...

Hey Other Parents ·

2023/12/11

This week we are sitting down to discuss some school things! We have a big episode dedicated to both report cards and parent teacher conferences. Did you know about Michael’s hidden secret about playing the recorder? Did anyone see Melissa’s report card… it got lost in the mail AGAIN? Did anyone see the water game where you put rings on the pegs? Was the 80’s and 90’s different for children from houses of two languages? How to go into the discussions with an open mind & being prepared with

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01:19:55

S1E8 - S01E008: Five Feet of Fury (Sibling Fights)

Hey Other Parents ·

2023/12/04

Hey Other Parents #008: Five Feet of Fury (Sibling Fights) This week we are discussing what happens when kids get into arguments. It’s not easy but it’s part of the experience. Michael’s middle guy plays Portal, Barbie and He-Man go to lunch at the McDonalds Play set instead of an Epic Battle Against Skeletor, talking through the vents, Sara’s brother does something to her Barbie dolls, report cards, arguments about control, stealing brownies on plane and payback. We talk about protecting your

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