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Parenting After Dark

Mark and Kelly Stanton

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Tired of listening to all that perfect parenting shi..tuff, looking for something real! Thats Mark and Kelly Stanton. Join them as they tackle todays issues and concerns, and uncover what others are talking about. Getting both, male and female perspective can sometimes lead into a heated debate. Find out who’ll come out on top, or join in an vote for who you think is right. This is a very interactive and informative podcast, that shares in the struggles, that every day parent faces but doesn ...
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What do you do when your in a pissy mood, and need to get out? You change your story. Here’s the thing, you can tell all kinds of stories and still be right. Its a feeling, and when you have been hurt, you go negative. When, you can look at it through many different lenses. Challenge your kids, partner or even yourself, to find an alternate story. …
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*Perspective -a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. - In this episode, Kelly and Mark see things a little different when it comes to changing their mindset. Do you look at someone’s situation and think, “what do I have to complain about.” Or do you see it as “if they can do it so can I.” Do you draw your persp…
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How are you being judged as a parent, are you soft or are you more strict? And by who’s standards? Kelly and Mark discuss whether or not they parent soft, or with more of a strong hand. Looking back to their childhood, what would they say they would never do? Are you like your parents? Also has success changed? It’s not about the suit, tie, and cor…
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Kelly what’s to know what Mark would do if she gets hit by a bus? As a good parent, what’s the proper age to date after 40. Can you find the joy’s of Divorce, need help to find the positive? Plus, as a parent do you fear the trip to the hospital with your kids? Don’t let fear stop you from getting back on that horse.…
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Parents, have you went to bed, prepared, and ready to rock the next day. Only to have the wheels fall off. Staying positive can be difficult. Have a listen to how Marks shower fix, turns into a disaster. And when he tries to teach the kids by giving them full control, you can imagine how that day will go. Kelly of coarse, jumps on side with the kid…
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Go out and make someone else’s day special in this time of need. Kelly, Mark and family pile into the family cruiser and join a group of folks driving around a Seniors complex in a honking parade. Playing Elvis for all the residents. Also now’s the time to brush up on your technology. Being knowledgeable about social media and video conferencing is…
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Being cooped up at home during this time can be very difficult. Isolation and social distancing doesn’t have to shut down your world. Brush up on your internet skills. Play online games, FaceTime friends and family. Not sure how to get started, ask your kids. They will probably know more then you. Give them a task or assignment, you will be surpris…
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In this episode, Mark has an important question for Kelly “How would you suggest men tell their spouse they need to pick up on the cleaning?”. Guys you will want to have a listen of what to do and not to do. Also some fun games to play with your family and friends online. Are you smarter then a 5th grader? Kelly and Mark have a couple options for s…
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I hope this podcast finds you and your families safe and well. Trying to stay positive and have fun can be difficult in times like this. As a global society I encourage us all to take CoVid-19 serious, and take time to self isolate and work on yourself. Like we say in our podcast, start conversations with friends and family, and have fun as much as…
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Now that kids have been sent home for the rest of the school year, what does that mean for us as parents? Excessive drinking!? It’s time to brush up on your grade school and put on another hat, it’s time to play teacher! Except this time you run the insane asylum, your in charge of it all. You will soon have a totally new respect for teachers if yo…
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The CoVID19 is getting out of control, Kelly and Mark discuss their concerns. Along with that, Mark feels the kids are pulling the wool over their eyes. Should you give your kids more control or responsibilities? Also if you have a secret you have been keeping from your kids, your going to want to listen to this episode. Kelly and Mark drop a huge …
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This episode has gone off the rails from the get go! From CoVID 19 and no toilet paper, to Kelly going over female anatomy... in detail! Mark goes over his version of the Conspiracy Theory about the virus, but has no idea what a vulva is, or better yet, where its located. Mark also puts his foot in his mouth multiple times, with his lack of female …
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This episode is all about the dollars, and how to save them. This after Kelly and Mark go out for dinner with the kids and drop $40 on milkshakes. However budgeting for that fist year of parenting isn’t as hard as you might think. This episode has lots of cost saving ideas for the first year of parenthood, showing you how to spend next to nothing u…
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Mark starts the podcast with a sensitive guilt trip about the kids eating chips in their bed. Leaving the chips on the dresser and telling them not to touch! Kelly sides with the kids, and moves on to an important topic for first time parents. Getting your wife a pushing gift needs some consideration, and Kelly has a list of ideas. If your expectin…
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In this episode, Kelly and Mark couldn’t wait until after dark. This episode is live and in the moment. A dispute between how much Kelly cleans the kitchen, and Mark’s idea of carrying the weight. Both are agitated and argumentative, neither one is backing down. Listeners will need to decide if Kelly gets a cleaner or not?…
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Have you ever noticed how guys will through each other under the bus every chance they get, and Girls no one even knows their story. Well Kelly and Mark are heading over for dinner with some new friends, and they have no idea about each other. So you need to be prepared, and have a sure fire Icebreaker to set the tone, Mark comes up with a dozy. Al…
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Mark the electronics geek is looking to sync the family with google, and get organized. However Kelly is slow to get on board, knowinghow frustrating google can be, and not liking the new era of technology. Google even interrupts her during the podcast. Thinking of getting the family organized, have a listen to this podcast and see if you agree its…
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The weekends coming and your kids are having friends over, do you have a plan? Better yet, are you kids part of that plan? Make sure you communicate with your kids and walk through scenarios, give your kids the power! Plus Kelly and Mark talk about always leave on a high, never drag it out, make sure you plan.…
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Do you remember everyone that was invited to your wedding? Kelly and Mark struggle to remember some of the names on their wedding list after Mark finds it in the basement. People change friends change, and you change. This is no different for your kids. Talking with them and letting them know you understand, you were not always a parent! How you pi…
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Kelly and Mark decided to lie to their son, about how painful his knee surgery would be. Both him and momma are strong and ready for this surgery. 2 mins after he is put under, Kelly start to fall apart. Ty changes his tune after the surgery, once just happy to be off school for the week. Now would gladly go back to school in exchange for the pain.…
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In this episode - Mark has a bit of a freak out. Kelly and the kids chuckle, as he’s on his hands and knees cleaning up after their new puppy. This brings up the topic of Praise, how often to you give it and what does it look like to others. Do you describe how your feeling, are you specific? How do you react to frustration, do you beat yourself up…
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Welcome to 2020 and thank you to all our listeners. In this painful episode Mark and Kelly bring their kids on the Podcast to discuss Goal setting and Vision Boards. Kelly has a great plan, however Mark is constantly trying to derail the conversation. Keeping simple achievable goals is key for kids, however don’t forget to making it fun!…
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Is their a leader in your household, is that leader you? Remember what is was like to be a kid, the things your parents said and/or did. Were they good leaders? What things did you say you would never do, when you became a parent. Kelly suggest maybe a wife swap to see how good Mark and the kids have it, Mark was thinking something else. Have a lis…
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Christmas can be a stressful time of year. Getting the right gifts, late nights, a dwindling bank account. The stress can be brutal if you don’t plan for it. You know what stress you out, get prepared to handle it. Listen how Kelly has a great experience last minute shopping, telling her own story about the fun and joy with others. Make a game out …
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Have you ever been looking for something, that’s always in the same spot? You can trust it will be there when you need it! Knowing that after multiple warnings of “touch it and die” it was safe from the rest of the family! Well in this episode, you will hear Mark and Kelly try to figure out the rules of ownership. Should you be able to have your ow…
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In this Episode, Kelly and Mark talk about a special Christmas gift, and the best way to bring a dog into your home. Finding a name however, is becoming a little more difficult. You can give them a hand by going to Parenting.After.Dark on Instagram to submit you nomination. When your friends that have pets are traveling, offer to pet sit. It will b…
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The Holidays can be a stressful time, and people expect you to be cheerful and happy. But let’s be honest, sometimes the stress of Christmas can be a real kick in the nuts. Did you remember the Elf on the shelf, get the cards out, respond to..., get your ugly sweater out!!! Want a few tips on how to transition through these stages? Do you want to d…
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Friends are a major factor in how you live your life, as the old saying goes “show me your friends, I’ll show you your future... Kelly and Mark discuss types of friendships and how to pick the one’s that are right for you. Most often the flaws we see in others are things we struggle with in our own life. See how you can change that struggle, just b…
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It has been a while since Kelly and Mark Last podcast. That’s because they have been busy, well that’s just an excuse as you will see. We all complain about how busy our lives are, but it doesn’t have to be negative? What if we were more productive then busy, doesn’t that sound more positive! It’s about changing our story and setting the right inte…
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It this special PAD first, Mark flys solo and speaks to just the Dads. This episode works with Dad’s on how its ok to take the blame, and also to encourage it. Life is all about experience’s and sometimes we need a little nudge getting out of our comfort zone! This is were Dad’s step up! We are not perfect, however by sharing stories of what works …
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