My name is TJ Laessig, I am a 34 year old entrepreneur and startup founder that just recently became a dad! On this podcast, I am sharing my experience during my first year of the dad life. Join me on this journey by following along each week of this 52-episode podcast series!
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Week 33: Pumpkins, Costumes & Halloween Candy
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down baby Liam's first Halloween! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares 8-month baby Liam's first instances of stranger danger! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 31: Three Exercises for Learning to Crawl, Stand, Walk
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down three exercises he uses on a daily basis to prepare baby Liam to crawl, stand, and walk in the near future! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 30: Baby's Five Favorite Toys & "Toys"
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through Liam's favorite toys, including several "toys" that are not intended to be toys for a baby! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 29: Four Ways to Entertain an Outdoor Kid
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The fall season is in full swing and 7-month old Liam has been enjoying the great outdoors. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down four ways to entertain an outdoor kid. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode, TJ breaks down the first month starting solid foods, including the purpose behind solids, the daily eating routine, and the specific foods baby Liam has tried so far. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about the first time baby Liam got sick after spending a weekend at the beach with friends and older kids. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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We are officially halfway through this 52-episode podcast series! On this episode of the show, TJ reflects on his first six months as a Dad and breaks down six traits of 6-month old baby Liam. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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With Christina back to work, TJ breaks down his daily routine as a stay at home Dad over the past two weeks. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Christina is back to work after six months of maternity leave! On this episode, TJ talks all things daycare, babysitting, and the childcare plan for the remainder of 2024. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 23: Rolling & Reaching & Sitting (Oh My!)
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New milestones are being achieved every week here in the Laessig household, as TJ talks baby rolling, reaching, and the first steps towards sitting up! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about sleep training and his Friday night of "crying it out" with baby Liam. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks teething (baby's first tooth!) and the first steps into solid foods. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 20: Five Activities for a Baby Beach Week
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After a family vacation down the shore, TJ breaks down five activities with five-month old baby Liam during a week at the beach. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Amanda and Shane got married! On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the wedding weekend including his role as officiant, time spent with Liam, and late nights partying it up. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ gives a peek behind the curtain on what it's like in the Laessig household when Dad and Son are home alone. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 17: First Parents Trip Without the Baby
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This past week, TJ and Christina made an impromptu trip to Cancun, Mexico to do a site visit for their upcoming destination wedding, which means baby Liam was at home overnight without his parents for the first time! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig…
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Week 16: Laughing, Mouthing, & Four-Month Baby Vibes
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Liam is officially four months old, and on this episode of the podcast TJ breaks down four characteristics of a four-month old baby, including an obsession with eating his own hands and our first baby giggles! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig…
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Week 15: Five Thoughts on My First Father's Day
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It's TJ's first Father's Day and on this podcast he breaks down five thoughts that are top of mind during his first few months as a Dad. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 14: Hot Takes on Baby Sleep Routines
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Sleeping is one of the most common topics for new parents. How is the baby sleeping? How are the parents sleeping? On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down Liam's current sleep routine and shares his hot takes on sound machines, blackout curtains, and more. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://t…
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Liam is officially three months old! On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on the first three months as a Dad and breaks down some of the key milestones that took place during the first 13 weeks of Liam's life. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig…
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Week 12: Adventures of Taking a Baby to the Beach
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We are fresh off Memorial Day Weekend which means summer has officially begun! The family spent the weekend in Sea Isle City, NJ and on this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what it's like as a Dad bringing a three-month old baby to the beach for the first time. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: http…
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Week 11: Dad's Trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship
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On this episode, TJ breaks down his trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship. TJ details his background in poker and recaps the awesome event at the PokerGo Studio. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this short and sweet episode of the podcast, TJ gives a quick life update as the family recently celebrated Mother's Day and Liam's Baptism! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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Week 9: Nine Learnings from the First Two Months of Fatherhood
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on his first two months as a Dad and shares nine learnings from the early weeks of fatherhood. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessigBy TJ Laessig
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares the daily workout / play routine he's been doing with two-month old Liam. Tongue exercises, tummy time, tracking, and more! He also shares his own workout habits (spoiler alert, they haven't been great!) and his goals for creating a more consistent workout schedule moving forward while balancing life as a d…
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It's wedding season! TJ recaps Christina's sister's wedding from the weekend and another overnight trip for Liam. He also talks some golf, as spring has arrived and it is time to hit the course! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig…
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Week 6: Road Trips & Baby’s First Bachelor(ette) Party
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the family's road trips the past two weekend. He breaks down the endless amounts of stuff you need to pack when you bring a kid for an overnight trip, a night of Dad and Liam while Mom was out, and Liam's first appearance at his Aunt's Bachelorette party! Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj…
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Week 5: First Month as Parents w/ Guest Christina (Mom!)
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On this episode of the podcast, TJ is joined by special guest Christina - Liam's mom! Together they talk through their first month as parents, get Christina's thoughts on everything going on, and Christina answers some hard-hitting questions from TJ. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/ Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/t…
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Week 4: The Partnership of Becoming Parents
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Week 4 - complete! On this episode of the podcast, TJ begins with a quick recap of the past few days and the daily routine. He then dives into his thoughts on the partnership of becoming parents and three specific tactics that have been helpful in the first month of the parenting. Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/ Follow…
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Week 3: Newborn Daily Routine & Dad Life Balance
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Week 3 is in the books! During this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what the daily routine looks like with a newborn and talks through how he is managing his "Dad Life Balance" across work, fitness, content, and the dad life. He also shares some tips that have been working in the Laessig household to maintain sanity and how he is prioritizin…
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Week 2: Dad Duties & How to Calm a Crying Baby
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Week 2 of the dad life was a fun one! On this episode of the podcast TJ recaps the week and dives deep into an important dad skill - learning how to calm a crying baby. -Family time with TJ, Christina, and Liam at home -Learning to calm a crying baby -Family photo shoot -Parents day (hour) out Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_la…
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Week 1: Welcome Baby Liam! A New King is Crowned
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Introducing Liam Paul Laessig! On February 27th, 2024 TJ has officially entered the Dad life, welcoming baby Liam into the world - a new King of the family has been crowned. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down his first week as a Dad, including some rookie mistakes made during his first night at home with a new baby. Spirits are high in …
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Intro: Baby Prep, Push-ups, & Parking Tickets
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On this introductory episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down the month leading up to the birth of baby Liam. He introduces himself and his background, discusses his preparation prior to becoming a dad, and talks through what listeners can expect from this 52-episode podcast series each week going forward.…
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