Hey Other Parents is an honest podcast about raising kids. Each podcast includes nostalgia from the 80’s & 90’s, authentic honest judgment-free advice from real parents, information from the experts, without you feeling overwhelmed with information. As co-hosts of the podcast, Michael, Sara, and Mike bring diverse cultural backgrounds, family dynamic, experiences, and parenting styles. Parenting issues are discussed with sincerity and humor for both moms and dads. At the end of each episode ...
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S1E31 - Season 1: That's a Wrap (Update + Season Two Info)
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Season 1: That's a Wrap (Update + Season Two Info) Thank you for listening to Hey Other Parents: Season One. Season Two will return in the fall. Please consider sharing this podcast with another parent or two. In addition, we are looking for feedback and any topics or ideas that you may have for season two (and beyond) ONE: Call Leave a Voicemail:5…
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The Slang Term Quiz! This week we are discussing the secret language of slang. So let’s take this 10 word quiz together on how well you understand modern slang terms. See if you score better than Sara D and Mike Levine! We also discuss when and where slang is appropriate and when and where it’s not. Of course we talk about what it was like when we …
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The Mother's Day Episode This week we are discussing how to have a good Mother's Day. Whether it's your first time being a mom or celebrating yet again, we try to think about what has worked for us and what hasn't in the past. We discuss ways it has gone right, when it goes wrong, going out to eat, maternity leave ending and picking the right gift,…
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S1E28 - S01E028: Disney World Rides & Food (Part 2)
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S01E028: Disney World Rides & Food (Part 2) On this episode we are giving you some insight on the food and rides of the four Disney World Parks. We will be discussing our favorite attractions and some of our favorite quick order or sit down eats that worked best for our families. We are hoping to help out Sara D and others like her who haven’t gone…
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S1E27 - S01E027: Disney World Vacation Planning (Part 1)
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S01E027: Disney World Vacation Planning (Part 1) 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 …
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S1E26 - S01E026: Family Planning & Hardships (*read notes)
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A Note To Our Listeners This 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 …
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S1E25 - S01E025: Let's Get Organized!
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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'…
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S1E24 - S01E024: Playdates II (Going To A Friend's House)
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#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, to…
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S1E23 - S01E023: Playdates I (Unstructured + Structured Play)
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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,…
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S1E22 - S01E022: Establishing Bedtime Routines & Sleep
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Establishing Bedtime Routines & Sleep 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-sleepin…
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S1E21 - S01E021: School Lunch & Snacks Planning
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School Lunch & 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 nu…
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S1E20 - S01E020: The Internet Safety Episode
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The Internet Safety Episode 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 …
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S1E19 - S01E019: The Raising Boys Episode
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The Raising Boys Episode 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. O…
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S1E18 - S01E018: The Chores & Allowance Discussion
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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? Michae…
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S1E17 - S01E017: The Valentine's Day Episode
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The Valentine’s Day Episode ... or Orange Cream Roulette! 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, vid…
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S1E16 - S01E016: The Raising Girls Episode
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The Raising Girls Episode 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…
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S1E15 - S01E015: Star Wars For The Family
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Star Wars For The Family 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 a…
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S1E14 - S01E014: The Korean BBQ Episode
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S01E014: The Korean BBQ and Adventurous Eating Episode 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,…
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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 …
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S1E12 - S01E012: The Diaper Bag Episode
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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…
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S1E11 - S01E011: Make New Years Resolutions That Stick!
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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…
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S1E10 - S01E010: The Family Dog Episode
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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 cho…
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S1E9 - S01E009: Report Cards & Parent Teacher Conferences
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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? W…
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Hey Other Parents #008: Sibling Fights! Because it's Five Feet of Fury! 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…
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S1E7 - S01E007: Cooking With Your Kids
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This week we are discussing cooking with the kids! Just like Ratatouille, we believe everyone can cook! Sometimes we even get inspired to put our frozen waffles in the toaster and other times we get inspired to warm up syrup with butter. Can one speck make a child question all food? Why doesn’t my 4 year old love Chicken Risotto like when they were…
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S1E6 - S01E006: Find Those Black Friday Deals!
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Welcome to our kickoff of the Black Friday & Holiday Shopping Episode! We talk about our experiences as kids before shopping became as crazy as it is now. But don’t worry we have some honest advice of our experiences in this hectic time between Pre-Thanksgiving and Winter Break! Don’t worry, Sara’s daughter has a Power Point presentation ready to g…
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S1E5 - S01E005: The One About Thanksgiving
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S01E005: The One About Thanksgiving ! Because Nobody Puts Gravy In The Corner! Can you believe we are already getting ready for Thanksgiving? When is it ok to throw out your kids projects? We remember seeing Patrick Swayze on his horse named Shocker, Bridget Michelle, LL Cool J, Saved by The Bell, Punky Brewster’s Soleil Moon Frye at the Thanksgivi…
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S1E4 - S01E004: Sick Kid...Who's Staying Home?
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S01E004: Sick Kid...Who's Staying Home? It’s time for us to come clean with our thermometer related shenanigans, homeopathic moon radishes, and bubble-gum medicine because it’s time to stay home for that episode of Maury. Join Michael, Sara, and Mike for a deep dive into our sick days. Did Ginger Ale & Pretzels, Pastina or Spanish Soup resuscitate …
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S1E3 - S01E003: Let's Go Grocery Shopping!
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Grab those reusable bags and shopping lists because we’re going food shopping. Join Michael, Sara and Mike for a deep dive into the grocery store. Who bring a clipboard? We talk SpaghettiOs, Nestle Quick, Neapolitan ice cream, cookie jars, questionable candy sampling and more. Who took the prize in the cereal box? Early and solo or later with kids?…
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S1E2 - S01E002: Time for Halloween?
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Suit up because it's time for Halloween. Michael, Sara and Mike grab their candy pillowcases for a deep dive into Halloween. They talk about growing up with questionable costumes, movies, candy etiquette, kids drinking coffee and so much more. We revisit our childhood, talk about the present and seek out some expert advice on what to do with the bi…
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S1E1 - S01E001: Things That No One Tells You About Parenting (Welcome To The Show)
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Episode Notes Welcome to Hey Other Parents, an honest, messy, imperfect podcast about having kids. On this debut episode, Michael Heit, Sara Desravines, and Mike Levine introduce themselves and then talk a bit about the things that no one tells you about being a parent. What are some of the things you wished you knew sooner? Plus: the introduction …
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