Minimally Acceptable Parents

Minimally Acceptable Parents


Latest Episodes

Are My Kids on Track: Boundaries, Reflection, and COVID-19
March 30, 2020

We spend some time talking about COVID-19 and it's impact around us. Then we explore excellence with chore time, practicing spelling, & finding the silver lining during this difficult time. Then we attain imperfection with missed moments and...

Are My Kids on Track?: Vocabulary, Entitlement, and the DMV
March 11, 2020

We explore excellence with practicing restraint and keeping new year's formations. Then we attain imperfection with distracted evenings and trying patience at the DMV. We kickoff our last book review of, "Are My Kids on Track?" by Sissy Goff, David...

The Gardener & The Carpenter: Imitation, Technological Pessimists, & Spats
January 22, 2020

We explore excellence with new books & animal facts. Then we attain imperfection with sick days and a difficult weekend. We complete our discussion on Alison Gopnik's book, "The Gardener & The Carpenter" with a discussion on some cool...

The Gardener & The Carpenter: Zombies, Oxytocin, & Vaccine Hesitancy
January 03, 2020

We explore excellence with exciting career news, removing ingrown toenails, and avoiding zombies. Then we attain imperfections in our budget and exercise routines. We start our discussion on Alison Gopnik's book, "The Gardener & The Carpenter"...

Simplicity Parenting: Cool Runnings, Blockbuster, & Crafting Rhythms
December 15, 2019

*This episode is PART B of Simplicity Parenting & picks up in the middle of our book review. So, we suggest checking out Episode 19A first.* In Part B we continue our discussion on increasing predictability & crafting rhythms through pause,...

Simplicity Parenting: Tree Climbing, Toy Marketing, & A Blue Moose
December 04, 2019

We explore excellence with simplified rooms, climbing trees, & after-dinner walks, then attain imperfection in shifting schedules and shower meltdowns. In Part A of our discussion on Kim John Payne's book, "Simplicity Parenting," we talk on the...

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t: Soccer Game, Panic Attack, & Sleep Hygiene
October 22, 2019

We explore excellence with soccer games, abstaining from eating out, and The Lord's Prayer with a detour talking about The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard. Our imperfection is evident in lying, panic attacks, and ticking time bombs. Then we finish...

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t: Budgets, Triggers, & Multi-Tasking
October 03, 2019

We explore excellence with budgeting and after-school talks and attain imperfection with hyperfocus on budgeting and napping wars. We start our discussion on Carla Naumburg's new book, "How To Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids." We talk on why we...

Hands Free Momma: Marriage Journal, The Principal's Office, & Forgiving Your Mistakes
September 16, 2019

We explore excellence through finding time to play and "The Marriage Journal." Then, we attain imperfection with parent-teacher conferences and a visit to the principal's office.  We finish our conversation on "Hands Free Momma" by Rachel Macy...

Hands Free Momma: Pre-K, Residency Woes, & Connectedness
August 27, 2019

We find excellence on the first day of Pre-K, the joys of school pick-up, and our initial thoughts on "The Marriage Journal." Then, we attain imperfection with screaming matches and a long venting session about all things residency - the weight of...