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ParentCast: New Parents | New Babies | New Adventures | A New Kind Of Crazy

Just have a kid and you’re overwhelmed? Mary and Blake are too. They’re parents who have no idea what they’re doing, and they’re asking the experts on all things baby. It’s an entirely “judgement free zone,” where we can laugh at each other’s stories of success and failure. Mary and Blake discuss their whines of the week, wins of the week, and also give their Parent Pick of the week. But this show is nothing without it’s listeners – so there is as much listener feedback as humanly possible. It’s free, it’s funny, and it’s a lot better than therapy!

Latest Episodes:

Top 15 Realistic Parenting Tips – Episode 32 Jul 26, 2017

Hosts Mary and Blake are back for Season 2 of ParentCast. Today we discuss our Top 15 Realistic Parenting Tips. In this episode you will learn about: why bathing your kid every day isn’t always easy as it sounds, getting the right sleep, gaining weight as a parent, evolving relationships with your spouse and...

Paternal Post Natal Depression – Episode 31 Aug 21, 2016

Hosts Mary and Blake are back for Season 2 of ParentCast. Today we discuss all things Paternal Post Natal Depression. In this episode you will learn about: why we took such a huge break from the show, why it was well needed, what PPND is, what are the symptoms, why it’s actually a real thing,...

Parental Responsibilities: Expectations And Approach – Episode 30 Sep 04, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss all things responsibility. In this episode you’ll learn all about: Tom Brady finally being free, why Breaking Bad has affected our lives in more ways than one, how to approach the responsibility conversation with your spouse, finding a baseline of responsibilities, being true to yourself, understanding your strengths and weaknesses...

Calming Your Fussy Baby: The Five S’s – Episode 29 Aug 10, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the five S’s from Dr. Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby On The Block. In this episode, you’ll learn all about: Does it work? What are they? Do I do all of them? Why Rhys is becoming a human and Blake hates it, why Mary REALLY loves Felicity, and Blake’s emotional personal...

Why You Should Consider Maternity Photographs – Episode 28 Jul 29, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss all things Maternity Photography with special guest, Lisa Gendron of Agroterra Photography. In this episode, you’ll learn all about: why Maternity Photography is important in the pregnancy process, making the woman feel beautiful and empowered, remembering that pregnancy can look stunning, and fulfilling the hopes and wants of any women...

You’re A New Dad And It’s Going To Be Ok – We Promise – Episode 27 Jul 21, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss everything there is to know about being a new dad. Trust us, being a new parent is tough – even for dads. So in this episode, you’ll learn all about: why parenting is great, the great minivan debate, but sometimes it sucks too,getting your wife out of the house ASAP,...

Tips On How To Make Your Spouse Feel Special – Episode 26 Feb 22, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss ways to make your spouse feel special. When you’re a parent or have been married a while – things get stale. They lose focus and other tasks start being put ahead of your relationship. So – this episode is the antidote to that. Whether you want tips, or you want...

You’re A New Mom And It’s Going To Be Ok – We Promise – Episode 25 Jan 17, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the idea of being a new mom and give you the top 13 reasons why you are going to be ok if you are. Listen, there are plenty of reasons to be nervous and feel clueless. But we give you all the dirty secrets that no one is going to...

The Festivus Episode: Airing Of The Parental Grievances Jan 10, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake are back from the long hiatus! Happy Festivus ladies and gents! This episode is all about the airing of parental grievances. In it, you’ll learn all about what parents have done that has really pissed us off over this past year. We talk about the yappers, the oversharers, the hipsters, pretty...

3 Ways To Reignite Your Intimacy w/ special guests: Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage Aug 14, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss marriage, kids, and intimacy with extremely special guests Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage. Tony & Alisa are experts in the intimacy field – they are authors of numerous books, have their own intimacy coaching courses, and are the owners of one of the most popular podcasts in...

How The Heck Do I Get My Baby To Sleep?!? w/ special guest Alexis Dubief Aug 04, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss all there is to know about your child’s sleep in this episode with extremely special guest, Alexis Dubief – owner and author of the blog: TroublesomeTots.com. Ms. Dubief has over two million visits to her site per year and she is an expert on how to handle your child’s sleep...

Top 10 Facebook Faux Pas By Parents – Episode 21 Jul 26, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss those evil faux pas that nearly every parent commits on Facebook with special guest Julie, and return special guest Erik. In this episode, you’ll learn why Facebook just plain sucks, why contrary to your beliefs – you’re kid’s not getting into Harvard, why breastmilk is just as powerful as windex,...

Breastfeeding – Tips, Tricks, Successes + Heartaches (part2) – Episode 20 Jul 18, 2014

Part 2 of Mary & Blake’s interview with lactation consultant Kathy Moren of Healthy Babies, Happy Moms, Inc. In this part, you’ll learn the differences between a lactation counselor and lactation consultant, when to start pumping, how Blake single-handedly kept Gatorade in business and why the cloth diaper debate rears it’s ugly head again. You’ll...

Breastfeeding – Tips, Tricks, Successes + Heartaches (part1) – Episode 19 Jul 11, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss all there is to know about Breastfeeding with special guest – Kathy Moren, owner of Health Babies, Happy Moms, Inc. There is actually so much great information from Kathy that we had to split this episode in two! So, in part one, you’ll learn why Blake regrets a certain line from...

Financial Planning For Baby w/special guests: Derek & Carrie Olsen – Episode 18 Jul 04, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss how to plan financially for a baby with extremely special guests: Derek & Carrie Olsen of DerekandCarrie.com. Derek & Carrie bring a lot of expert advice on how to have better conversations with your spouse about money, how planning a budget CAN be a fun activity, what apps and tips...

We Hate Colic – Episode 17 Jun 26, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss Colic with special guest Jean Twomey – a clincal social worker at Women and Infants Center For Children and Families, and assistant professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at The Brown Alpert Medical School. In this episode you’ll learn that, yes, colic is very real, and very hard. Also, we talk...

Tips On How To Keep Friends With Kids And No Kids – Episode 16 Jun 16, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the Listener Topic! That’s right, you guys voted on it and we’re delving right into how people with kids can maintain relationships with people who don’t have kids. In this episode, you’ll learn why Mary is Playboy hott, why being friends with kidless people is a lot of pointed hard...

Dental Health For Babies and Toddlers – Episode 15 Jun 09, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss dental health for babies and toddlers with Dr. Miranda of South Coast Smiles. In this episode you’ll learn why Rhys is a huge fan of salad bars at the supermarket and when you should start bringing your baby to the dentist & how to best care for their teeth as...

Things Parents Need To Stop Saying To Non-Parents – Episode 14 Jun 03, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the top five things parents need to stop saying to non-parents with special guest Jim & return special guest Erik. Based on an article featured in The Huffington Post by John Kinnear of AskYourDadBlog.com, we ask Jim & Erik to rate each phrase on a Hate Scale of 1-5. In...

How To Make 1st Birthday Parties Not Suck – Episode 12 May 19, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss 9 ideas on how to make your kid’s first birthday party NOT suck. Inspired by the sickeningly funny article “10 Ways Birthday Parties Suck” from Karen Alpert of Baby Sideburns via Scary Mommy, this episode goes a little off the rails towards the end. Learn why Mary’s a “classy broad,” why Pinterest...

Newborn Etiquette – Episode 10 Apr 28, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss newborn etiquette with special guests: Erik and Jay. Inspired by an article written by Lunchbox Dad on what NOT to say to newborn parents, learn why parenting is basically Fight Club, why Mary gets a standing ovation mid recording, why you should watch the, “How Not To Kill Your Best...

Wills & Trusts – Episode 9 Apr 21, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the absolute necessity of Wills and Trusts with Beth Phillips – a local Estate Planning Attorney from Rhode Island Elder Law Firm. Learn why even though you may not be Downton Abbey rich, you should still have a will or a trust, how your kids could fall under state control...

Mom’s Roundtable On Pregnancy And Birth – Episode 8 Apr 14, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake lead a roundtable discussion with some local moms on the few glamourous moments and the frightfully awkward experiences that comprise pregnancy. Learn about how, yes, girls do fart – especially while pregnant, why “the glow” of pregnancy is total BS, why you should put pregnancy books in the bathroom, and why...

The Importance Of Bedtime Routines – Episode 7 Apr 02, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss the importance of bed-time routines with special guest, Tracy Martin Turgeon, Vice President Regional of Operations for the Children’s Workshop. Learn why Rhys could be mistaken for the Quaker Oatmeal Guy, or Laura Ingalls Wilder from The Little House On the Prairie, why babies and The Walking Dead will NEVER be...

Dad’s Roundtable on Pregnancy and Birth – Episode 6 Mar 25, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake hold a roundtable discussion with a couple of dads in differing stages of their wives’ pregnancies. Wanna get inside the primitive mind of a dude? Here’s your shot. Learn why Playstation 4, and Heisenberg’s Blue Meth, can prepare you for having a baby, why a Placenta smoothie is a actually a...

Music Together for Babies and Toddlers – Episode 5 Mar 17, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss music and babies with Jennifer Romanat, a local musician, and owner of East Side Music Together. Learn about Mary’s highly illegal activities in Connecticut, why blaring Queen with your kids is actually a good thing, and why Rhys has a choice between either Asia, or a wee-wee pad. Subscribe: (AAC) | Download...

Baby Led Weaning – Episode 4 Mar 10, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss “Baby-Led Weaning” with Gill Rapley, co-author of the book, Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods – and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater. Learn why young babies are a lot more capable of eating solid foods than you think, why Blake thinks...

The Top Ten Things People Swear They’ll Never Do Until They Have Kids – Episode 3 Mar 03, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss their top ten items from a Buzzfeed article entitled 19 Things People Swear They’ll Never Do Until They Have Kids. Learn why Blake thinks whiny people just need to, “shutup,” why Rhys frequents Brothels, and why Mary’s therapy bill is going to be doubled after this episode. Enjoy! Subscribe: (AAC) | Download (.mp3) | Like Us...

Car Seat Safety – Episode 2 Feb 24, 2014

Hosts Mary and Blake discuss Car Seat Safety with the leading Car Seat Safety Expert in Rhode Island, Dina Morrissey. Learn why placing your child correctly in a car seat is a lot harder than you think, why Mary and Blake aren’t fit to have a child in their home, and why a having a...

Premiere – Episode 1 Feb 21, 2014

Meet the hosts Mary & Blake Larsen. Listen to the hosts discuss the show’s concept, structure, and Mary’s shocking confession. Subscribe: (AAC) | Download.mp3 | Like Us On Facebook (To download, click the link to load page, then select File – Save Page As…from your menubar to save to your computer.) Show notes: Introduction...

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