Parental Leave Podcast - 12 Weeks Together
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn the U.S., 70% of new fathers take off just 10 days or fewer to spend with their new baby. So what's it like when two new working parents in Brooklyn can take a 12-week parental leave together (again)? We both love our careers and work to share parenting as equally as we can, starting off with shared parental leave.
We are Adrienne and Christian, and had our first baby, Rasmus, in November 2017. Once our parental leave kicked off, we started posting a new episode each week, and we invite you along for the ride. Now for season 2, we're having a second child, with the added twist of birth smack dab in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Questions for us? Email us at parentalleavepodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
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Episodes
How to Raise Happy, Healthy, Self-Actualized Kids, ft. Joe Newman
September 15, 2020 03:01 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWe come out of retirement to feature our first famous guest on the podcast, Joe Newman, author of one of our favorite parenting books, Raising Lions. He shares his simple, compassionate, and effective method for guiding kids' behavior.
Week 12 - Equal Parenting is a Myth?
July 18, 2020 04:58 - 1 hour - 71 MBThe one where we take you to Coney Island to get a toddler COVID swab, forget about our cat, think Lambchop is too mean, and pretend we’re a sandwich. It’s been quite a journey, and this is probably it for this podcast for a while. If you want to hear more from this podcast, let us know at [email protected]. Thanks for being great.
Week 11 - Back to Work, Back to School
July 07, 2020 03:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBDo we feel guilty about not teaching the kids Swedish? What’s it like to send a 2-month-old to school? Why are animal flash cards so fun? What’s up with Humpty Dumpty? Why is this description all questions?
Week 10 - Toddler discipline with compassion
June 29, 2020 03:22 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAre timeouts good or bad? What's actually the best way to approach discipline for a 2-year-old? We're joined by our friend and fellow parent, Cole Harrison, to talk through some tactics and how they are working with our kids so far. Books referenced include Raising Lions by Joe Newman and No Bad Kids by Janet Julian.
Week 9 - So...the Cat in the Hat is a Predator?
June 20, 2020 22:08 - 38 minutes - 35 MBTalking second child syndrome, ghosts, and alternate uses for potties.
Week 8 - Sleep training regret
June 12, 2020 21:54 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn video baby monitor surveillance, the fun of torrential downpours, and sleep training with a 2 month old.
Week 7 - We left NYC
June 06, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn making decisions when both options could potentially harm your family.
Week 6 - How Are the Kids?
May 31, 2020 03:45 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThings are looking up this week, with bike rides, cayenne peppers, and Daniel Tiger.
Week 5 - Is NYC Daycare Safe During a Pandemic?
May 23, 2020 02:17 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAre we bad parents if we send our 2-year-old to daycare in NYC during a worldwide pandemic? Is there even a point to saving for our kids' college when it's so expensive? Is our baby crying because her custom-embroidered Gloworm is in her brother’s bed right now? This and other questions on this week’s episode of the Parental Leave Podcast.
Week 4 - One and Done?
May 16, 2020 02:25 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter week 4 of parental leave, we talk dishwasher magic, Frozen 2, and how we decided to have more than one kid.
Week 3 - All is Calm, All is Bright?
May 08, 2020 20:38 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNot gonna lie, it's been a tough week. For video version, watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/klkzzXGYmLg
Week 1 & 2 - Birth Story in NYC During Pandemic
April 29, 2020 23:03 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBOur experience having baby #2 in NYC at the very height of the pandemic, and what is surprising in our first weeks of being a family with two kids.
Prequel, Season 2 - 36 Weeks Pregnant (Again), Now With 4000% More Pandemic
April 02, 2020 03:21 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWe’re BAACK! Surprise, we’re having a second kid, and making another season of this podcast to follow our second parental leave experience. Hear our fears and expectations about birth during week 36 of pregnancy, during the height of coronavirus concerns in NYC.
9 Months - "Here Comes Trouble"
August 27, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOn taking a pouch of baby food to the face, falling down, and #normalizebreastfeeding. Updates from Adrienne, Christian, and Rasmus on life with a 9-month-old in Brooklyn. Read complete show notes and watch the video version at parentalleavepodcast.com. Have a question or comment for us? Write us at [email protected].
7 Months - International Travel Adventures!
June 27, 2018 02:20 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHow we survived very long travel days from Zurich to Stockholm to Yosemite over the past few weeks and enjoyed our time with Adventure Baby! Also, our chill mindset despite unexpected career news. Read complete show notes at parentalleavepodcast.com. Questions? Write us at [email protected]
6 Months - Being A Parent Is Not Terrible
May 17, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 56 MBWe’re back!! Rasmus is now 6 months old, and on today’s episode we catch you up on our huge fights, burritos, premade baby food guilt, and screaming baby strategies. Read complete show notes at parentalleavepodcast.com. Questions? Write us at [email protected]
Bonus Episode 1 - Kirsten & Peder’s Adoption Story
February 10, 2018 04:24 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBSpecial guests Kirsten and Peder share their experience of becoming parents through adoption. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together, and navigating a new world of parenting.
Week 12 - Marriage Challenges After Baby
February 02, 2018 03:13 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHow it felt to drop off our sweet baby angel of a 3-month old at daycare, how our relationship has been challenged, and a look back at whether parental leave was what we expected. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 11 - "He'll Grow Hair Eventually."
January 25, 2018 05:27 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWe talk about poop transplants, reading books, dead plants, and what not to say about a bald baby. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 10 - Quitting Social Media
January 19, 2018 05:32 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWe talk about going back to work, sleep training guilt, husband resentment, cameras that spy on infants, and a drawer full of Tums. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 9 - "Is He Sleeping Through The Night?"
January 11, 2018 03:29 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJoined by a 9-week-old guest host, let's talk sleep training, vaccines, and screaming babies in the movie theater. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info visit parentalleavepodcast.com. Email us at [email protected].
Week 8 - Rasmo's New Year's Resolutions
January 04, 2018 03:47 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBReflecting on last year’s goals that resulted in having a sweet newborn, and looking towards our goals for the new year. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info visit parentalleavepodcast.com. Email us at [email protected].
Week 7 - Santa Claus & Other Hard Questions
December 28, 2017 05:53 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe talk about baptism, disagreements about Santa Claus, and challenges with a newborn over the holidays. __ We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info visit http://parentalleavepodcast.com. Email us at [email protected].
Week 6 - Daycare Guilt-Free?
December 21, 2017 07:59 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOn week 6 of our parental leave, we share our thinking for sending our newborn to daycare without guilt, what it’s like to get into a daycare in Brooklyn, and how we chose the name Rasmus. --- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info visit parentalleavepodcast.com. Email us at [email protected].
Week 5 - Can We Avoid Gender Norms?
December 14, 2017 09:52 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe check in on all the ways we are confronting gender as new parents, from pink pacifiers to saving for college. --- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info visit parentalleavepodcast.com.
Week 4 - Baby's First Tears
December 07, 2017 01:48 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn week 4 of our parental leave podcast, we talk about a nail clippers fail, getting baby's first passport, and mourning the end of life before baby. --- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together. For more info, visit parentalleavepodcast.com.
Week 3 - New Parent Burnout
November 30, 2017 00:45 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's week 3 of parental leave, and Adrienne and Christian are exhausted, frustrated, and taking road trips with a crying newborn. But he's so cute! --- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 2 - Is Equally Shared Parenting Possible?
November 22, 2017 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBAfter week two of parenthood, Adrienne and Christian talk about how they are doing with equally sharing parenting, and how the balance of work and family life are going so far. --- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 1 - What Do We Do With This Thing? (part 2)
November 16, 2017 06:17 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAdrienne and Christian share how it feels to suddenly have a new baby in the house, and the accessories needed in week 1, from cabbage to Depends. --------- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Week 1 - Brooklyn to Manhattan Birth (part 1)
November 16, 2017 05:57 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAdrienne and Christian share the details of their quick birth that largely took place in a Lyft while zooming into Manhattan. --------- We are Adrienne and Christian, and our first baby, Rasmus, was born in November 2017. Follow our journey of taking 12 weeks of parental leave off together.
Prequel - Fears and Expectations at 36 Weeks Pregnant
October 10, 2017 01:28 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAdrienne and Christian share the fears and expectations about parenthood that are bubbling up during week 36 of pregnancy in this first pre-episode. Show Notes: https://parentalleavepodcast.com/post/166237628828/prequel --------- We are Adrienne and Christian, and are expecting our first baby, Rasmus, in November 2017. Once our parental leave kicks off, we'll post a new episode each week.