The Funny Thing About Parenting

The Funny Thing About Parenting

The Funny Thing About Parenting, hosted by TJ and Melissa Therrien, is a podcast for parents who need a quick breather in their week because raising kids is bananas.

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May 10, 2023 26 mins

We're getting caught up and chatting about what's so tough about being a mom, a review of our bedtime routine, and our favorite parts of being parents right now.

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Get in the ring...it's time for another wrestling match. This one's for all the parents who are feeling the ups and downs lately!

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Today, we're chatting about our experiences (and maybe advice) with having kids in elementary school. Melissa also titles TJ's coffee journey as "A Story of Hope."

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March 29, 2023 27 mins

We just want the "warm fuzzies" with our kids. We chat about how we connect with our kids differently, even when they seem to not want it.

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March 22, 2023 17 mins

We're back from a vacation (from our wintery state AND from our kids) and we're reminded how time away helps us be better parents. 

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We're breaking out a Venn Diagram in today's show to give a peek into our marriage and parenting. The two of us have drifted into "the leaders" of certain things like staying on top of our finances, chores, groceries, and all sorts of other things. We also talk about the things we share pretty evenly. 

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We're chatting with my younger brother, Mark, this week!! We talk about our upbringing, why mom loves him more, and why Mark wrote a children's book.

***Pre-order Mark's book, "MEGAVAN"

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February 22, 2023 25 mins

Any other dance-parents out there?! Is it like having a part-time job? We're new to this thing and sharing our fun experiences so far.

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February 15, 2023 34 mins

A girl-dad and a boy-dad compare notes on today's episode. Will there be differences? Better question...will there be similarities?

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This week, we're uncovering travel hacks for parents as submitted by our listeners. 

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We just returned to Minnesota after a warm weather vacation—we mean "trip"—with our kids. Now we need a vacation :) We're chatting about the good and tough experiences while in Disney World with our fam! 

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Kids ruin things. So why are we getting new furniture?

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January 18, 2023 21 mins

We wonder if and how firstborns tend to be a bit more anxious than others.

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You might know TJ as the "birth order guy" on social media. So today, we're talking all about it as we dissect the personalities of firstborns, middle and youngest children. We talk about what we see, what YOU see, and what each kid's motivations might be (that rhymed).

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We're in the mood to get rid of stuff and declutter! Melissa tells us why she's on a rampage and I'm saddled up for the ride.

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Our list has a little classic, a little boy band, and a little obscurity.

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TJ on Instagram: @tj_therrien

TJ on TikTok: @tj_therrien

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What are your favorites gifts you've given your kids (ones that you don't regret)? We're going through your answers and our own on this week's show! 

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What if you could pick TV characters for your Thanksgiving table this year? Well today, we're doing that. With our good friend Rachel (a mom of 3), we're drafting our Thanksgiving dinner lineup by choosing from classic and current TV characters. Play along as you listen!

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We asked you to share a parenting hack, and we're going through some of the responses on today's show. Honestly, there are so many good ones that we'll get to more in future episodes!

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