Stage One is learning how to drive. Stage Two is having to teach your kids to drive and then wondering how your parents ever survived with you behind the wheel. Mark Adam also describes a hill in Winnipeg that brings a new meaning to "sweep it under the rug" but instead its garbage topped with dirt. Top Tweets: @justlikeatvmom, @Stonecolddaddy_, an…

Poor decisions, questionable piercings and 90s TV shows… what a great episode line-up! Right? Mark Adam and Katie G are feeling nostalgic and a little disturbed reminiscing the “good old days”. Top Tweets: @fnlau and @lisaxy424 Website/Shop: http://www.parantingpodcast.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parantingpod Instagram: https://www.instagr…

Would you let your teenager get a tattoo? What are some of your rational or irrational fears? You know the drill by now... We start on one topic and 20 minutes later we can’t remember how the conversation started. This week is no exception! Top Tweets: @frankicookney, @kevinthedad and @dadscaped Website/Shop: http://www.parantingpodcast.com Twitter…

Being a parent can be exhausting. Who's kidding who, simply being an adult is exhausting but no matter how many times we tell our kids to just enjoy being a kid, they want to grow up so fast. Paraphrasing the late George Bernard Shaw "Youth is wasted on the young"... le sigh. Also, a big shout out to all moms or those who have the role of "mom" tom…

Setting boundaries shouldn't be a negative aspect to life. We want to teach our kids that vocalizing your expectations in a relationship, whether it be romantic, plutonic or with colleagues to work, sets the foundation of how you expect to be treated and how you wish to treat others. Also, this week's PSA to all parents is "Stop being so hard on yo…

Would you let your kids try alcohol at home? What about purchasing alcohol for them? This week Katie G and Mark Adam discuss their thoughts on this topic and also share some of their own experiences when they were teenagers and how they made some questionable decisions we hope our own kids will not make. There are just some things you don't want yo…

Why is it that our kids are physically unable to put things back where they belong or, if they do, its empty (or almost empty)? Yes, we would love to have to fill the Brita container before being able to get a glass of water and we didn't really want that granola bar anyway, thank you. Also, Happy Easter weekend!Top Tweets: @MikeMitchNH, @XplodingU…

New week, same nonsense! Mark Adam enlightens us on his discovery of the recent "Dad Bod" style, which also happens to pair nicely with a fun night out with friends.Top Tweets: @mommy_cusses, @maryfairybobrry and @beebincMerch: https://store.streamelements.com/parantingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/parantingpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.co…

Tech, video and audio issues were not going to stop Mark Adam and Katie G from recording this episode! Amongst all of the chaos, there was still room to remind our families "That is not how you load the dishwasher." Top Tweets: @crockettforreal, @henpeckedhal and @momsbehavingbadly Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/paranting Twitter: https://…

Remember the days when you would leave your house as a kid and 95% of the time your parents didn't know where you were or who you were with and the only stipulation was coming home when the lights came on? Now we do everything but a full background check on who our kids are with. Ah, how times have changed. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parantin…

The family Wordle competition has begun and the battle between text/email and phone calls is underway. Katie G and Mark Adam reminisce about the good 'ol days when our parents would drag us to boring "grown up" parties and how we now do the same to our children - "Just 10 more minutes, kids!" Top Tweets: @spicydisasterma, @chrisilluminati and @dada…

Mark Adam and Katie G have returned after a long hiatus! It only took them 14 months to get it (somewhat) together and finally record a new episode - but they're back. Thinking of a positive event that happened in the last 2 years was a bit of a struggle for Katie G but Mark Adam had some exciting news! This included the introduction of D&D to his …

If there is one thing we can all relate to (especially this year) is how being able to adapt to change plays a huge role in our lives from childhood to adulthood. This week, Katie G and Mark Adam discuss how as kids their friend groups would change depending on which sport they might be playing at the time and how that also applies to changing jobs…

2020 isn’t over yet! There are still a few weeks left of WTF moments and this week was no exception. Mark Adam tells us about the multi-car accident he was involved in just an hour before recording! Thankfully everyone is okay but this year is testing us all. Speaking of tests, Katie G talks about how her oldest step-daughter, Alison, passed her be…

Sometimes in life, all you can do is your best. Whether it's being a parent/step-parent or just a human in society, we can only do so much! Katie G. discusses her hilarious attempt at salvaging a surprise birthday dinner for her step-daughter’s Sweet 16, then tells an interesting story about an impromptu “family reunion” while helping her and Mark …

The struggle is REAL in 2020 and I think most of us feel that way (except those pesky anti-maskers). Some of us are back in lockdown (or on our way there) so Katie G and Mark Adam discuss their respective situations. But this episode is not made up 100% of our hosts complaining FOR ONCE. Katie G provides some ideas to keep us sane through another l…

This week continues the 2020 saga of “WTF’s” and “OMG is this over yet?“ Mark Adam had a rough weekend with both car and computer troubles, while Katie G. just doesn’t know what day it is (classic). The struggle of step-parenting is the hot topic this week. Whether bringing your own child into a blended family setting or just getting an "instant fa…

Join Mark Adam and Katie G. this week as they reminisce about the “good ol’ days” when a stern look from their parents could stop them in their tracks and as long as they were out of their parent's hair, they didn’t seem to be too concerned with what they were up to (when they definitely should have been). They also discuss how being a sarcastic pa…

Teens can be awful - enough said? I think not. This is a ranting podcast! Katie G. and Mark Adam chat about how we go from being shitty teenagers to half-decent adults our own parents kind of want to be around. They are still uncertain as to why. Halloween 2020, panicking when your phone rings, and never-ending house repairs are just a few topics t…

This week Katie G. attempts to start off the episode but, not surprisingly, fails completely as her week (along with the rest of 2020) has been a disaster. Mark Adam is preparing for his first parent/teacher conference. Also, he gives us the low down on how he nearly broke his toe and managed to not utter one curse word in the presence of young ear…

This week, Mark Adam and Katie G provide a brief update on their respective COVID-19 situations in Winnipeg and Halifax. They also discuss how difficult grocery shopping (and going out in public in general) is with kids at different ages and how we, as parents, try to keep our shit together and not cry in the middle of an aisle. Mark Adam gives us …

Mark Adam and Katie G. finally reconnect after what was intended to be a “small break” but turned into “OMG life is hard, what do I do? Which way is up? …ok bye!“. One year ago they announced they were coming back “SOON” and in adult time, one year sounds about right! Mark Adam gives us an update on how he has made some huge changes in the last yea…

This week Katie G is joined by her family in their first-ever podcast experience! In this episode, Katie G asks her 14 and 12 year-old step-daughters and their father some random questions from the good ol' interweb which resulted in some interesting answers. *Headphone Users Beware* - towards the end of this episode, the girls got a little too clo…

Happy Easter Weekend Y'all! This week, Katie G and Mark Adam catch up on their weeks and discuss how Mark Adam has been struggling with parenting a high energy 4 year-old and how Katie G got pulled over by the police (for doing "nothing"). They also discuss how a mother boarded a plane, took off, and THEN realized she forgot her baby at the airport…

Katie G and Mark Adam bring you a feel-good, pull-at-your-heart-strings episode! They discuss how a Michigan public school robotics team helped a family in need by building a wheelchair for their 2 year-old son with a rare genetic condition that limits his mobility, and how a 13 year-old boy traded his Xbox and some cash he earned by doing yard wor…

Katie G and Mark Adam announce the winner of their 2nd giveaway. The winner receives one of our new t-shirts and a Google Chromecast! They also discuss the University scandal involving Aunt Becky from Full House leading them to discuss levels of "helicopter parents" and how spoiling your kids can be more harmful than helpful. Also, they discuss the…

Katie G and Mark Adam start off Episode 14 with more technical issues (insert sarcastic "Whaaaaaat?" here). Once they get things back on track they discuss their Saturday hangovers (classic) and how kids just do not give any f*#ks about our self-inflicted suffering. Katie G also tells us how she forgets to be professional and constantly puts her fo…

Katie G and Mark Adam dive into a feel-good podcast this week. They discuss how a group of teens helped out a snowed-in neighbour by shovelling her driveway so she was able to make her dialysis appointment. Another group of teens banded together to help out a fellow classmate who was going through a tough time. They do also chat about the 44 year-o…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss the residential schools in western Canada and how, until as late as the 1960s, kids were taken from their homes to be taught "Canadian values" rather than their own Native culture. Amelia, Adam's 4-year-old daughter, makes an unplanned guest appearance in this episode... because that's how you podcast with kids! They a…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss national anti-bullying day and how bullying has effected them personally. They also talk about the "Momo challenge" and how disturbing messages are being maliciously integrated into kids videos on YouTube.

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss the importance of teaching our kids about the value of money and how one credit card company encourages people to acquire debt with the slogan "Don't Live Life Without It". They also discuss the update on the suspect in the Amber Alert from Ontario last week, as well as the tragedy that occurred this week in Halifax wh…

Katie G and Mark Adam catch up after Katie G was in New Brunswick last weekend with a bunch of kids in a cold rink. Mark Adam gives us the adorable details of his Daddy-Daughter Valentines Day date and how he hopes to set the standard for his daughter of what defines a good man. Also, things get heavy-hearted as they discuss the tragic event that h…

The first episode of our new bonus series, "The Only Dirty Table" brings you server horror stories and tales of customer service from behind the scenes. Expect anger and rants on many levels. Mark Adam and Katie G would like you to join them on this rage-ride. Ep 001 features a few rants, a basic explanation of how "tip-out" works, and what happens…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss their opinions on how to discipline children of various ages, they check in on those parents who have been stuck inside with their kids all week due to the polar vortex, and they react to a couple kid stories from their listeners. They also bring the message; "VACCINATE YOUR CROTCH-GOBLINS!"…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss how kids can pull at your heart strings when it comes to explaining the way they see the world. Things get very "ranty" when they discuss the Egard Watches commercial in response to the Gillette advert they featured last week. Also, they take a moment to point out Volkswagen's poorly chosen ad theme.…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss how a child was thrown from a car while strapped to her car seat, how 2 teens took the "Bird Box Challenge" to the next level, and how a study showed that kids are most misbehaved around mom. Also, they discuss the very controversial Gillette commercial.

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss the old and new ways of learning "the maths", their first Throw Back Thursday posts, and how Mark Adam looked like Fred Savage from The Princess Bride. Also, they chat about how Mark Adam pulled a jump-scare prank on his 4-year-old daughter and how Katie G wants to start a prank war of her own with her teenagers.…

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss how much kids can do on the internet, how electronics are taking over Katie G's home, and that she needs your advice. Also, Mark Adam's 4-year-old daughter created probably the cutest mini-podcast called "The Together Podcast with Me and You" that you should go check out. You won't be disappointed.…

A teaser for the members-only content on the PaRANTing Patreon page. Mark Adam's 4-year-old daughter created her own podcast and you are in for a treat. Episode 1 includes a duet between the two of them. Get your heart-strings ready for a good tug.

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss his daughters quick rise to fame, her first ever "diva" moment, and how edgy Sesame Street has become. They also continually get off-topic but manage to make their way back, NASCAR style. Plus, what does a dad joke actually mean?

Katie G and Mark Adam discuss how kids think, how people want to ruin kids shows, and how backyard rinks are a problem for certain assholes. Plus, they both admit how far behind they are with Christmas prep.

Katie G and Mark Adam talk about Christmas, candy canes, and eating small children.