Funny Parents

08/05/2022

Happy Mother's Day to all! We are so thankful to our Funny Parents Community ❤️

04/04/2022

Pre-order the book that Brandi Larsen co-wrote! Comes out in September! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280114/uncultured

In the vein of Educated and The Glass Castle, Daniella Mestyanek Young's Uncultured is more than a memoir about an exceptional upbringing, but about a woman ...

01/04/2022

We want to bring Funny Parents to you! Shout out your towns and venues!!!!

01/04/2022

Season 2: Episode 10 Daddy didn't Catch me features two of our dearest friends Brandi Larsen ( Upcoming book- : A Memoir) and Matt Larsen (mattmakes.art) tell the story of an ordinary playground visit that goes very wrong. Please listen, share & review!

13/03/2022

Mama's are fierce!!!!

Beatriz, who voices Mirabel, said she didn't tell anyone at Disney because she "didn't want anyone to freak out."

04/03/2022

Need a giggle from some Funny Parents (Molly Erdman and Megan Grano)! Check out The Breakwomb taking on the wost type of parents at pickup and drop off. Here in NYC the parent who double parks to drop off kids without even trying to leave room for others to get by thereby creating a block long traffic jam frull of cars with now late kids! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbU4llqoFs

The BreakWomb moms team up with Scary Mommy to demonstrate what NOT to do at school pick-up and drop-off. Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday at 7 AM ES...

28/02/2022

Season 2 Episode 9: Betrayal! features the absolutely hilarious, and seriously nice guy, Michael Brumm (Colbert). This Emmy award winning writer shares what happened as he prepared his home for his 1st child and the unexpected guests he found in the backyard. Please listen, share and review!

15/02/2022

Kid art is the best. This is from our 8yo. Share your homemade Valentine's Day art.

04/02/2022

Season 2: Episode 8 features the absolutely hilarious Ophira Eisenberg (NPR's Ask me Another, The Moth). Listen as she shares her tale of birth plan and then how quickly it went out the window!

04/02/2022

Did your birth plan goes as planned? What was the biggest surprise? Feel free to share in meme form!

21/01/2022

Check out this absolutely hilarious post from Funny Parent Kate James!!! If any of you have returned to remote learning with your little one - this is most definitely for you!!! https://medium.com//please-accept-my-resignation-as-chief-person-forced-to-sit-next-to-my-kid-during-remote-learning-aa3abe2101d3

Sent From My Bed January 14, 2022

18/01/2022

Connecting to Steve Waltein's recent episode around reading we want to share this. This is one of our All time Favorite Children's books to read with the kids. Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Super funny! What books do you all love to read with your kids? Let's share them and give each other ideas of fun reads!

11/01/2022

First Episode of 2022! It's a doozy! Steve Waltien (Colbert, Klepper) shares an absolutely heartwarming story about the moment his son started to read and how it went downhill from there. ***This is for parents ears only! Language warning***

25/12/2021

This holidays we share the challenges Santa faces from our yournger son! He likes to keep Santa on his toes! Please listen & share! ****Warning: Explicit Grown Up Talk about the man from the North Pole!- not for little ears!****

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas!!! Here is the story Pat references in our lastest episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-j4hVM80A0

True Story. Shot & Cut by Michelle Vargas

01/12/2021

Looking for a simple Christmas present for the Funny Parent in your life? Get a Funny Parents coffee mug! We don't make a ton of money from it but the small percentage of sales helps us to pay for our hosting and keeping the lights on. They are sweet little mugs: https://www.redbubble.com/i/mug/Funny-Parents-by-FunnyParents/56737722.9Q0AD

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15/11/2021

What app does your kid's school use that drives you nuts?
For me - WhatsApp!
It drives me nuts!

12/11/2021

Season 2 Episode 5: If you tell them I cried I will deny it features the absolutely hilarious Kate James (Work in Progress) recounting the private detective skills she utilized to get the real story of what happened in the first grade Maker Space. Please listen & share!

01/11/2021

Congrats to Emily M for winning $50 to John's Crazy Socks!
Thanks to everyone who subscribed!

29/10/2021

Check out Season 2 Episode 4 features the absolutely wonderful Kate Tellers (The Moth, McSweeneys) talking about her childhood DIY costume tradition. And how she is passing it onto her son! Listen & Share

28/10/2021

You can hear Mary on this week's episode of The Moth! This was her first foray into storytelling about being a parent. https://themoth.org/radio-hour/wedding-dress-prison-choir-and-a-hotdog

 --- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on  iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 11/2/2021 ---A feminist searches for the perfect wedding dress, a playwright visits a prison in Malawi, a man spends a lif...

25/10/2021

Our little guy (7yo) just discovered this series of books called "Puppy Place" and he's loving it! What books are your kids into? Share away!

22/10/2021

100,000 downloads!!!
Thank you to all our listeners and storytellers. We thank you for sharing, reviewing and above all listening!

21/10/2021

Season 2 Episode 3: Unlimited Halloween & The First Night Out features Alex Zalben (Comic Book Club, Riverdale After Dark) who shares a cautionary tale of what happens when you let kids eat all the Halloween candy they want! Please share with friends and join our mailing list to win a $50 gift card to !!

14/10/2021

Season 2 Episode 2: The Israeli Playground & The Portuguese River features the wonderful Gary Rudoren (Annoyance Theater) and Yvonne Landry (Super Hero Training Academy, Claws) shares tales of traveling abroad with kids. Yvonne's travel rules for kids are extraordinary!

14/10/2021

Enter now to win a $50 gift certificate to John's Crazy Socks!

13/10/2021

We love this class!! This class is virtual so join us from wherever you are and learn some fun improv games you can play with your kiddos of all ages! Register with a friend for a discount. Starts 10/14!

Parents! This 3 week class will bring you community, collaboration and a place to commiserate, all while teaching you actionable games to play with your kids! Want to improve communication in a healthy way and encourage a positive mindset in your home? This is the class for you!! And it’s on Zoom, so you can proudly wear your pj’s with a glass of wine and have fun!
Register Here: https://www.fohiimprov.com/

01/10/2021

Bonus Episode: Book Club featuring Matt Oldfield! Matt is the premier author of soccer books for middle grade kids. Our sons are huge fans and his books got our kids to transition to chapter books! Matt was the winner of the 2020 Sport's Children's Book of the Year! Find all of his books here: https://www.amazon.com/Matt-Oldfield/e/B074FY1RZ1/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

27/09/2021

East Coast folks! Make your reservations now for Funny Parents Live! Oct 17th, 5pm at QED Astoria. It's free and vaccination is required. We can't wait to celebrate our Parents Late Afternoon out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funny-parents-live-tickets-174459291437

24/09/2021

If you could throw out one piece of technology or video game your kid(s) love what would it be?