Sleep-Deprived Story Time

Yeah, I missed a recording! As penance here is a reading from a short story that I am writing called the unwanted. There’s five chapters written so far this is part one.

I finish the story about what happened after my phone was lost/stolen, how we found out, the impact on our bank accounts, and other things. I end it with how to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens to you.

I go for what it’s like traveling with two kids to the happiest place on earth, and go over why it’s one of the most stressful things you will do as a parent. I end with a bunch of tips about how to make vacations at certain places worth it.

When your up at 2am with a crying kid, scrolling through articles, stores, or social media, the internet can feel like your only friend… or should I say frenemy?

Update on how the ear tooth surgery went. (*whisper voice*it went well), and is it really bad to let your kids eat off the floor? YES! But how bad really?

Live questions and comments from parents trying to unwind! What are you most proud of teaching your kid? Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

What I didn’t know about having a kid or kids when becoming a dad that I kind of wish I did. Pay attention to your feelings! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

The year of pestilence! All the sicknesses… From stomach bugs to the ever present ear infection I discuss the types of sickness we’ve encountered in just three months and what we’ve had to do to cope. Also an inside look at the research into getting ear tubes for your kids. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Poop, what to expect past potty training, and tips for cleaning. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

This time, it’s personal! Here is a short clip of me interviewing family members! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Enjoy a short preview of what’s to come! Here yours truly, some friendly, familiar voices, and some new voices! New episodes for series 3 begin June 5, 2023 every Monday at 8 AM! Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Things have been a changing for us! I’m adjusting the format (possibly permanently, perhaps not) all due to the ever fluctuating roller coaster that is our lives! Kids change their routines as they get older, thus so do parents. For 10 weeks 9pm is for running, suddenly, on a dime, it’s for feeding and recovering. Also starting subscriber only episodes, get them while there hot! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-carlock/subscribe

Ever feel pulled in multiple directions at once? As a parent it goes doubly so, and never lets up. That’s actually good news!… with a healthy mix skepticism.

Sleep, Exercise, or passion projects? You can only choose one!

The thrilling conclusion to the conversation with my friends Becca and Nessa concerning lies to Kidz.

Continuing the conversation with Becca and Nessa about White Lies to our kids.

I talk with my friends Becca and Nessa about lying to our kids and what that’s like on our end versus when we were kids.

Be aware of how you react when disciplinary action is “required” and your in your feels. A retelling of the Godzilla story.

Precision of language is important when dealing with a brain that’s learning to function. Weird story about a wind family.

Name your anxiety, fear, whatever! Call out what is stopping you from being the best parent!

It’s all about choices and helping kids realize and make good ones. Black winner and alien story

Handling when your oldest starts acting out and a story about Jet saving things…

Differences in raising two kids. What I remembered, what I forgot, what's new, what's old. Cave bear?

I'm back! What happened? Why've I been gone? WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?!?!?!? Forest friends…

Season recap and a story about PJmasks with a special visit by Avengers. New kid on the way so now is as good a time as any to take a short break. But don’t worry bonus episodes are on the way!

A little of this, a little of that. I talk about preparing for new kid and how we’re dealing with stress. Also a story about Godzilla, his Godzilla family, and some Godzilla-friends.

Parents act differently when kids are around and after awhile even when kids aren’t around… and a story about a big bumbling bumblebee

The dorkifying of parents and a story about a ladybug family.

What we’ve learned from Jay and the thrilling, albeit abrupt, ending to our explorers story!

More teachable moment examples, and our intrepid adventurers find themselves sliding into a sinking spot!

This is the full, uncut, uncensored version of the remembrance I read at Jay’s memorial/funeral service. PG-13- I do swear here and there.

We have so many teachable moments with our kids. And I begin the saga of the jungle explorers. What mysteries does this jungle hold?!

The last recorded conversation with Jay. He gets vulnerable, showing parents can make mistakes and bounce back. https://www.baue.com/obit/jay-kenneth-isaacks/

How I am going to attempt to approach my toddler about death… tribute story to my friend.

Sometimes you can barely keep your head above water, and as long as non one is getting hurt, that is okay! A story about friendship.

Bribes, last resort or fail safe? Calico Jack topples into the Bermuda Triangle!

My list of things you can do to support new parents.And I told the story of swamp gators protecting their swamp. Think Shrek but weirder.

We need to play more for ourselves, told my kid a story about the a floating garbage patch island…

Making friends as an adult is hard! Neighbors and colleagues are now your best friends. Also told the kid a story about desert animals.

Continuing the conversation w/ Becca and Nessa

A conversation w/ friends! Becca and Nessa talk w/ me about how toddlers share a lot of similarities w/ our pets (specifically dogs)! Kid asked for a story about a friendly little monster.

BLOOPER part of the conversation

Seeing your own behaviors in your kids can be a bit jarring, especially the bad ones. Also, kid wanted a story about a pirate again.

Talking about the success and journey of potty training, and told the kid a story about a sea monster family

Nightfears show up to the party! *This one might not be suitable for young kids. It is intended for middle schoolers or older*

Good advice can come from anywhere, especially a certain kid’s cartoon show about an Australian heeler family. Also a story about a wobbly legged pirate.

Special guest and long time friends talk about the first time we realizes our kids were going to be just like us and a story about a sea monster family vs a volcano!

Bo and friends get ready for a party!

Kid asked for a story about a recurring character…

Kid asked for a story about the Grinch

Keeping track of my mood can be hard and Kid asked for a story about a volcano…

Part 2- Bo discovers where his weird feelings were coming from.

Recognize when you need a time-out and I made up a story about a little sasquatch… story got away from me

Kid asked for a story involving his favorite cartoon characters in the arctic…

Defenders, full of fluff and a will of iron, protect their children at all costs! (Episode Art not mine)

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! The kid asked for a story about pandas washing dishes… Again!

Kid asked for a story about pandas washing dishes… again

Monkey see monkey do. Kid ask for a story about pandas washing dishes…

I talk about needing help while parenting in general and kid asked for a story about trick or treating alligators.

Kids are sponges, beware those $&@# words. Kid asked for a story about a slide..

Inaugural episode; toddlers, right? And a story about a haunted house.

My name is Matt and you’re invited into my world as I talk about the different kinds of adventures in parenting. From potty training to potty mouths raising kids is exhausting but also incredibly rewarding. Hear about what mine and sometimes guest’s kids have done and the stumbling epiphanies they’ve lead us to. About ourselves, about being parents, about being a teachers, friends, and partners. I also give a peek at what it’s like putting a toddler to sleep with a recording of our story time routine… that I routinely fall asleep in the middle of telling… due to exhaustion. Series 2 begins in June, and until then - get some sleep.