In this special episode, Keith and Veronica fill in for Elise and Mike as they talk about problems every parent can relate to. Welcome to the OCN Parental Composure Podcast, a no-nonsense look at some of the entertaining yet challenging aspects of parenting. Mike and Elise will discuss a variety of practical topics mixed in with some humor and, of course, parenting anecdotes. Listen, laugh, and learn while, hopefully, walking away with a renewed strength for facing another week as a parent in today&#39;s society.SUBSCRIBEhttps://bit.ly/2WPPQGI

OCN Parental Composure Podcast

Problems Every Parent Can Relate To | Parental Composure

In this special episode Kieth and Veronica fill in for ELise and Mike as they talk about problems every parent can relate to. Welcome to the OCN Parental Composure Podcast, a no-nonsense look at some of the entertaining yet challenging aspects of parenting. Mike and Elise will discuss a variety of practical topics mixed in with some humor and, of course, parenting anecdotes. Listen, laugh, and learn while, hopefully, walking away with a renewed strength for facing another week as a parent in today&#39;s society.Be sure to check out more great content on https://www.ourcommunitynow.com/

Problems Ever Parent Can Relate To | Parental Composure

Mike & Elise have a special opportunity to interview Mike Farrell & Jacob Horn; authors of &#39;Lily & Timmy&#39;s Super, Awesome, Incredible COVID-19 B-day!&#39; Not only is the book a great read for both parents and children, but the authors are also a joy to interview! Get in some good laughs and grab this book on Amazon! You won&#39;t regret it.

Interviewing the authors of: Lily & Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible COVID-19 B-Day

There are plenty of tactful, and compassionate ways to comfort someone who is struggling with infertility, but there are just as many destructive things you can say. Elise and Mike discuss the things you should never say to those people around you struggling with infertility. To avoid triggering feelings of isolation on what can be a lonely journey, just be careful with the things you are saying. 

What not to say to a friend trying to get pregnant| Parental Composure

Parents tend to rely on humor to connect with their children. With all the studies on the benefits of laughter, it is obvious that a little comic relief for parents is crucial, even if it’s at the expense of our sweet kiddos! Is it possible that humor makes you a better parent? We need all the help we can get. Elise & Mike sit down to enjoy a few minutes of comedian Michael Palascak as he touches on the life of parenting.--Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parentalcomposure/For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #comicrelief, #comedyforparents

Parents need comedy in their lives| Parental Composure

Every parent should have a few parenting hacks up their sleeves. With parenting being as challenging as it can be (on most days), parenting hacks never get old. Join us as Mike and Elise watch a few different ideas and discuss whether or not they are the perfect hack for dealing with the parenting craziness.--Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parentalcomposure/For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #parentinghacks, #smarthacks

Reaction to Smart Hacks every parent should know| Parental Composure

Elise and Mike react to the Elmo Not so Late Night Talk show. Check it out. The show will entertain kids and teach them life skills in each episode, with bedtime routines being a big focus. His guest lineup is top-notch and includes stars like the Jonas Brothers, Pentatonix, Blake Lively, Ben Platt, John Mulaney, Lil Nas X, Ciara, Olivia Wilde, H.E.R., Dan + Shay, and Jonathan Van Ness, among many others. Learn more about the talk show now at: https://ourcommunitynow.com/tv/sesame-street-after-dark-elmo-takes-on-a-new-role-as-late-night-talk-show-hostSUBSCRIBEhttps://bit.ly/2WPPQGI

Elmo has a talk show! | Parental Composure

Whether or not to get your kid their first phone is a very personal decision. Many kids are starting to ask for them as early as elementary school. Are your kids able to follow rules at home and school? Do they hold a sense of responsibility? While age is important, what’s most important is that you feel your child is ready. Mike and Elise discuss when they decided to allow their kids to have cell phones, and what types of things they monitor and allow.

When Does your Kid Get Their First Phone? | Parental Composure Private

How is this summer going to look for our kids? Are there still things to look forward to? How are these changes going to affect all of us? Mike and Elise discuss the questions related to this summer and how to keep our kids active and entertained. --Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #summerparenting, #summer2020

What Are Your Hopes & Concerns for Summer 2020? | Parental Composure

We all know that becoming a parent changes you, it’s finding the humor in the process that can be difficult. Mike and Elise discuss the different ways that parenting changes you, and they get a good laugh at some before and after kids&#39; memes. Is it really possible to hold on to some remnants of life before kids? Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...Follow Mike and Elise on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ocnparentalc...For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting #Raisingkids #Adulting

Becoming a parent changes you | Memes Included| Parental Composure

Families are always looking for fun ways to spend time together, and what better way to do that than a family game night! Mike and Elise have been given a chance to test out ‘Kids Against Maturity’, a new family game that has been voted “Best Family Game” and also received a “Mom’s Choice” award. Check out the episode to decide if this might be something you want to add to your family game collection! --Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...Follow Mike and Elise on Facebook:For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #Kidsgames, #Familygames

Kids Against Maturity - Game Review | Parental Composure

The pressure to get married & have children can be incredibly intense for women in their 20s and 30s. Many have heard the pressure from friends, family, and co-workers with the question, “When are you going to settle down and get married?” followed by, "When are you going to have kids?" and then, "When are you going to have another child?" With Mike out for this episode, Elise spends time with Hannah to discuss the pressures felt by women today, and how people need to realize it is perfectly OK for others to take these serious decisions at their own pace. --Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #Societalpressures, #RaisingKids

Societal Pressures to Have Children | Parental Composure

In this lively & entertaining episode, Mike & Elise battle it out on who should be the one getting the “permanent birth control” procedure done. Does the father get a vasectomy, or does the mother get a tubal ligation? Elise feels that after a mother goes through the process of carrying and birthing the kids, men should definitely be willing to go through with a vasectomy. Mike, on the other hand, has his own opinions. After getting a botched vasectomy last week, one can only guess how he is feeling!--Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com#Parenting, #Kids, #Birthcontrol

Vasectomy vs. tube tied | Parental Composure

Parenting can be hard as it is, but when you have two people approaching it with different backgrounds, and different viewpoints, it can be even more difficult. Mike and Elise discuss the fact that spouses need to present themselves as a unified team to their children or it can end up causing more issues in the long run. Welcome to the OCN Parental Composure Podcast, a no-nonsense look at some of the entertaining yet challenging aspects of parenting. Mike and Elise will discuss a variety of practical topics mixed in with some humor and, of course, parenting anecdotes. Listen, laugh, and learn while, hopefully, walking away with a renewed strength for facing another week as a parent in today&#39;s society.Follow Mike and Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocn_parenta...For more awesome content, visit https://ourcommunitynow.com

When parents disagree on parenting styles | Parental Composure

Parents are faced with the task of deciphering their kids on a daily basis, which can be quite complicated. When it comes to kids being unmotivated to perform at the levels parents desire, the easiest way to understand what’s going on is to label it as “underachieving”. What happens if it&#39;s more complicated than that? Mike and Elise discuss whether this ‘lack of motivation’ is actually something more than lack of motivation.CategoryEntertainment

Is your child an underachiever or is it something else? | Parental Composure

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