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Once and Future Parent

Three parents. Three generations. One endlessly humbling journey. Welcome to Once and Future Parent, where the parenting timeline gets the roundtable it deserves. Join hosts Matthew Fox (brand new parent), Mandy Kaplan (mom to a high-schooler), and Pete Wright (father of mostly-launched grown kids) as they gather to compare notes from three different stages of family life. From the sleepless nights of preparing for a newborn, through the chaos of early adolescence, to the bittersweet art of

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All Episodes

49:57

Parenting Through the Holidays: Navigating Family...

Once and Future Parent ·

2025/12/17

The holidays bring joy, chaos, and complicated family dynamics. This episode tackles the real challenges parents face during the season: balancing traditions with your own family's needs, managing expectations from extended family, and deciding which holiday customs matter most to you. From religious observance to gift-giving philosophies, we explore how to create meaningful celebrations while setting boundaries that work for your household.Questions We DiscussedHow do you balance your own

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51:17

Letting Go & Stepping Back

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2025/12/10

What does it mean to truly let go as a parent? In this episode, Matthew, Mandy, and Pete explore the delicate balance between protecting our children and giving them the freedom to grow. From toddler autonomy to teenagers navigating independence, the hosts share personal stories and practical wisdom about when to hold on and when to step back.Questions We DiscussedHow do we balance keeping kids safe while letting them take necessary risks? The hosts examine the tension between protection

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48:09

Tikkun Olam

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2025/12/03

The first month of parenthood is a crash course in bodily fluids, sleep deprivation, and existential wonder. Matthew checks in three weeks after bringing baby home, while Mandy navigates teenage driving, and Pete reflects on his adult child saving a life. The conversation spans burping cloths, feeding anxieties, and the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world one person at a time.In this episode, we discuss:What happens when every piece of fabric becomes an emergency burping

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47:25

Matthew Has Spawned: From Hospital Detour to New...

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2025/11/26

After weeks of careful planning, Matthew's baby arrived in the middle of the night—at a completely different hospital than expected.In this episode, Matthew shares their unfiltered birth story: the telltale signs Mary initially dismissed, the frantic drive across town, and their first days as a brand-new parent navigating meconium diapers and jaundice.In this episode, we discuss:How do you know when labor is actually starting vs. false alarms?What happens when the hospital you planned for

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55:13

Watching Movies with Your Kids

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2025/11/19

Matthew's just days away from becoming a parent, while Mandy and Pete navigate the complex world of sharing beloved films and shows with their teens. From handling commercials and consent messaging in Bluey to the heartbreak of watching your kid zone out during your favorite childhood classic, this episode tackles the emotional minefield of introducing kids to the media you love—and accepting when they just don't care.Questions we discussed:When should you start intentionally watching shows

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52:53

Birth Plans, Labor Realities, and Managing Family Chaos

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2025/11/12

What happens when your carefully crafted birth plan collides with medical reality—and your family's overwhelming enthusiasm? This episode explores the gap between Hollywood's dramatic 10-minute labor scenes and the actual days-long delivery process, while navigating the beautiful chaos of well-meaning relatives who can't contain their excitement.Matthew, Mandy, and Pete tackle the complexities of modern childbirth: How do you balance trusting medical professionals while still advocating for

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47:25

Screentime for Child & Parent

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2025/11/05

Navigating screen time as a parent feels like walking through a minefield – every choice comes with judgment, guilt, and conflicting expert advice. In this candid conversation, hosts Matthew Fox and Mandy Kaplan sit down with voice actor and dad Will Collier to tackle the daily battles of raising kids in our screen-saturated world.Topics CoveredWhen should parents start worrying about their own screen habits around babies and toddlers?What's the difference between "good" and "bad" screen

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44:13

What's In a Name?

Once and Future Parent ·

2025/10/29

Expectant parent Matthew Fox and seasoned parents Mandy Kaplan and Pete Wright dive deep into one of parenting's most personal decisions: naming your child. From family traditions to social media pressures, this episode explores how modern parents navigate the complex world of baby naming while sharing candid stories about their own experiences.Topics CoveredIs baby clothing just an expensive marketing trap? Matthew discovers the harsh reality of baby clothing sizes and seasonal mismatches,

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63:05

Baby Showers, Gender, & Sex

Once and Future Parent ·

2025/10/22

Three expecting/experienced parents dive into the evolving world of baby showers, gender reveals, and how modern families are reshaping traditional parenting ceremonies. Matthew Fox, expecting his first child, joins veteran parents Pete Wright and Mandy Kaplan for an honest conversation about navigating family expectations while staying true to your values.The hosts explore the tension between honoring family traditions and creating new approaches that reflect modern understanding of

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50:53

Babies Come in Purple?

Once and Future Parent ·

2025/10/15

Welcome to The Once & Future Parents, where three podcasters navigate the wild world of parenting from completely different stages of the journey. Matthew Fox is two months away from becoming a first-time parent at 47, Mandy Kaplan is raising a 15-year-old theater kid, and Pete Wright's adult children are out saving lives and helping the elderly.When does parental influence actually end, and how much control do we really have? The hosts grapple with the tension between accepting limited

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1:39

Three Parents, Few Clues, Infinite Chaos

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2025/10/08

Meet the hosts of The Once & Future Parent: Matthew Fox, a brand-new parent who is fully panicking in a calm and totally normal way; Mandy Kaplan, currently negotiating freedom, hormones, and homework with a high school sophomore like it's a hostage situation; and Pete Wright, who has entered the parenting phase where success means getting a text back from a cell phone he doesn’t own yet somehow still pays for.Three different parenting stages. Three wildly different perspectives. One

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