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Parenting After Dark
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’t always talk about. And puts a fun positive spin on things, that you can relate too.
Do you have a morning routine, if not it’s something you should think about! In life you really only have control over how your mornings start and what you do before you go to bed. The rest of the day can be unpredictable, as most of you know. Kelly and Mark’s morning routine’s are a little different, or as Mark puts polar opposite. “Should the snooze button really be part of your routine” Kelly thinks it can be? Have a listen and join the conversation on what makes a good morning routine.
Kelly and Mark have been secretly podcasting without telling friends or family for the past few months. Fearful of judgement, ridicule, and opinions, its time to spill the beans and make it real. Its all in the story you tell yourself, and what a lot of us will do is self sabotage our stories or success. Really are your friends and family that bad? If so, maybe this is the time to do a friend-endectomy (removal of toxic people in your life). Or trust in your character and the people you surround yourself with. The problem is most of us put the feelings of others ahead of our own. Isn’t it funny how we can be harder on our immediate family (the ones that mean the most to us) then a perfect stranger? Kelly and Mark would like to thank all their listeners for their support and look forward to adding friends and family to that list.
In this episode Kelly and Mark talk about their faith and latest experience at church. It’s their first time taking on such a big project, the Watoto children’s choir is in town. Living busy lives them selves they both volunteer, not sure how they are going to find the time. Needing housing and dinner for the 30+ Watoto kids and chaperones is a big task, but what they get out of it in the end is life changing. Seeing first hand, the many ways a life can be changed by both giving and receiving. The power of faith is a wonderful thing, and Kelly and Mark share that in this special podcast.
Kelly and Mark decided to bring their kids on the show to get another perspective. Each one a little different with different values and wants on how they would parent, and rules for punishment like starvation. Kelly is asking questions on what they think it’s like to be a parent and what will life look like when they grow up? Do they even want kids, how will they support them, and what would they do different? Kelly also reveals a unique allowance structure called “Wela Way” that will get the kids thinking more seriously about money. Plus Mark finds out what he is bad at, and needs to do a better job at, according to Ty.
In this podcast Mark and Kelly continue a heated debate from the night before. Kelly is a rules follower and Mark see’s them as more of a guideline. Kelly can’t stand that Mark thinks its ok to bend the rules “what makes you so special”. Mark believes that bending the rules to benefit a situation or inspire imagination and growth is a good think. Mark also challenges Kelly that he could fire someone regardless of HR recommendations, Kelly just thinks he’s an idiot. See who has the better argument and if you agree. Rules are meant to be broken if you can justify it, or following the rules is the better choice.
Warning, opinions expressed are exaggerate for humour In this episode Mark comes out of the gate swinging, telling Kelly how stay at home dads work harder then moms. Well that doesn’t sit well with Kelly, firing back and even blaming Mark for the recent door slamming around the house. Mark also complains about not getting out with the guys much anymore, so Kelly gives him some advise as she heads out the door to an overnight girls trip to see Justin Timberlake. Mark talks a big game, can he back it up? Or will Kelly have Mark iron her next outfit as she begins planning her next girls night? ***Mark wanted to apologize if he offended any moms, as his opinions were exaggerated for humour... or were they???
In this Episode Kelly is feeling guilty about missing out on one of the kids field trips because of a work function. You can let it beat you down or come up with a solution, its all up to you. Kelly has a great solution, however Mark thinks it might be a little over the top and comes up with a cleaver alternative. Have a listen and see who you think has the better solution. Also share you ideas and comment, on Facebook @ Parenting After Dark Thanks for Listening.
Getting your kids to keep their rooms clean and tidy can often be a job in itself. A late Christmas gift to one of the kids make this task a breeze, and the other kids on board to do the same. Kelly and Mark remodel one of the kids rooms with a lot of input from them, giving them a sense of pride and ownership along with a great life lesson. Kelly also finds it a great bonding experience and would recommend this for any parent looking to connect or reconnect with their kids. Mark likes the idea of starting fresh but wonders how long it will last. Reminding the kids who hate Monday’s that every Monday is a fresh start to the week and its all in the way you look at it. Would you agree?
You need to view this video to better understand this Podcast (link is at bottom) This unexpected debate started to get heated so Mark and Kelly decided to jump on the Mic with friends Travis and Breanne. Travis showed us the Gillette add and their was a definite divide, this one gets heated as the men find it negative and the women see it as a positive for men moving forward. check out the video, have a listen and let us know your thoughts about “is this A best a Man can get” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0
Are you looking for that person you fell in love with, or are you looking for someone that has grown as a person? Kelly and Mark discuss questions like this and others that are sure to spark up conversation in your relationship. Like, did you know everything you have in your life begins with a relationship, how good are you at relationships? Is the longer your with someone make your relationship stronger or predictable, easy or challenging? Kelly and Mark both have a different perspective, especially when it comes to complimenting the opposite sex. Can you tell someone of the opposite sex they are hot, and should you? Learn how to be open and honest with your spouse and ask for what you want in a relationship, you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
After learning about a tragedy at a local day home, Kelly and Mark decided to start up a group chat. To help parents when deciding on day-home or day-care. Having been on both sides and also running a day home of their own, they know how tough it can be. That feeling you get dropping your kid off for the first time, will they be safe, am I making the right decision. Kelly goes over some moments of hesitation and gut feelings, as Mark tells us “if you can’t spend 30 mins at the place feeling good, don’t expect your kids to”. This podcast is meant to bring awareness to the challenges of childcare, and we invite you to share and comment. Our goal is to be open and share, in hopes we may save many, and even one is enough
In this first guest podcast, Mark and Kelly interview Nick and Diana about becoming surrogate donors . An amazing gift some folks might not understand fully. Have a listen, as this lovely couple talk about carrying a child for another couple who are wanting to start a family of their own. How do you pick, what’s that first conversation like, and what if someone changes their mind? Also; Does your partner still have all the same baby responsibilities, and who’s doing the foot rubs? Diana has also been an egg donor, find out which one she prefers. Her answer might shock you.
Good by 2018 and Hello 2019. Mark and Kelly ring in the new year traveling around to friends houses in an Uber. Seeing how others are celebrating. One party really stands out, and not for what you might think. It’s a Filipino tradition that Kelly and Mark will adopt for 2020. Also a New Years resolutions with a twist, it might even make you change yours!
In this episode, Mark and Kelly have just finished Christmas. It’s a stressful time for Kelly and Mark is oblivious to it, but not anymore. Kelly let’s lose on Mark watching movies with the kids when he should be getting ready to host Christmas dinner. Mark tries to defend himself with “I am just spending quality time with family” but that just makes things worse. Kelly also dressed up Mark in a tight Santa suit to deliver gifts to an unexpecting family. What’s your favourite Christmas memory this year? Listen and comment for a chance to be on their upcoming special guest segment starting in January.
Mark and Kelly are getting ready for Christmas, but things come to a halt when Mark questions the amount of gifts compared to the cost of the gifts. Not to mention what is Santa’s gift? It the battle of a single child mentality against a younger sister view point. They don’t see eye to eye on each other points and are looking for help from listeners and also their kids. Listen for part two when Mark and Kelly involve their kids for the first time on a podcast to settle the argument. Mark also has a interesting view point on how Santa and how much we believe what we are told.
Labeling or coding kids can be negative, if that’s what you see. Kelly and Mark believe its more of a specific learning ability that makes them, just a little bit different. But anyone, that has done anything, is a little bit different. Find your label and positively learn and grow that label. Kelly and Mark sit mostly on the same side, however professionals might disagree. This can be a slippery slope, and gathering information is sometimes best solution. Have a listen and see were you sit, post comments and views on Facebook. Because in the New Year Kelly plans on interviewing Professionals, Psychologists, and Dr.’s working with ADD cases to get a better understanding.
It’s Christmas time, what does that look like for you. Mark and Kelly finally go to the neighbors 24th annual Christmas party and they are blown off their feet. How to can they compete with these neighbors, Kelly has a few ideas from her childhood days, but Marks not sure it will stand up to the neighbors wonderland of Christmas decor.
Mark gets out witted by his 8 year old daughter in this episode. When asked if he always tells her the truth, followed up with a quick “do you move the elf on the shelf or is he magic?” He had nothing but go ask your mother. Kelly didn’t do much better. But Mark doesn’t stop there, he starts to unravel the whole mystic truths of parenting lies and Kelly disagrees. She unloads about keeping The Big Guy a secret till the end, Have a listen and see who’s story you believe more?
Mark finds a flyer from the church about contentment “what does that really mean”? How do you define success in life and business Mark and Kelly have an idea. Deciding to be okay with what you have, and wanting what others have can make you miserable. Have a listen and join in the debate, find out if you agree or have comments of your own.
After dinner with friends Mark and Kelly talk about what makes a great friend. If you have ever wondered about the difference between a good and great friend you will want to listen. This podcast will answer your questions on being a great friend and how you can be honest and true with the friends you have and want.