Max and Matt dive into the messy middle ground of parenting as a team, when to be a united front, and when it’s okay (even good) to be different. Sparked by a spicy Instagram post, they unpack what happens when one parent loosens the rules while the other holds the line, and why those differences might actually teach kids resilience. From solo weekends with the kids, to pizza dinners and Dave & Buster’s meltdowns, to the hidden pressures moms and dads face when parenting alone, they bring stories, studies, and plenty of laughs. They also break down research on authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting, how consistency shapes kids’ brains, and why the most important thing might just be that your child goes to bed knowing they’re loved. Let’s gooo!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Dave & Buster’s Chaos
3:10 The Instagram Post That Sparked It
7:45 Solo Parenting: Dad vs. Mom Styles
13:20 Do Kids Need a United Front?
19:05 Parenting Styles in Research
25:50 The “Easy Kid” Study & Harsh Parenting
30:40 Why Predictability Shapes Kids’ Brains
35:15 Communication & Avoiding Parenting Resentment
39:37 Closing Thoughts
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