Episodes

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Get ready for some laughs and relatable parenting moments in Episode 25 of The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast! Frank and Carlo share their latest adventures, including baby Josie's first "unnecessary" trip to the pediatrician for a suspected case of torticollis (don't Google it, Frank did! 😂). We also tackle the joys of baby vaccinations, the ever-growing "Check Please" budget, and the crucial topic of raising avid readers (even if it means hiding Harry Potter books from your mom!). Plus, Frank's p...

Welcome back to "Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby"! In this episode, Frank tackles the inevitable: baby spit-up in the car seat! Learn how to "field strip" your car seat for a deep clean – a must-watch for any new parent! We also share listener feedback, discuss the podcast's new name, and celebrate baby Josie's latest milestones, including her impending "eye roll" and mastering flirtation! Plus, discover why Gen X dads are secretly hoping for five-star reviews! #GrayHairDaycare #Ge...

The Fatherhood Filter: Be Your Real Self! #GenXDads #ParentingCoach

Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank (55) and Carlo (56) discuss the big changes as Kelly prepares to go back to work and Baby Josie turns three months old. This episode is packed with fatherhood advice and humor in life as the Gen X dads navigate raising kids.

In "Book Report," Frank shares five simple rules for raising kids successfully, including the rule to "Be your real self, not your ideal ...

The 12-Hour Sleep Goal & Diaper Diet Fails! #GenXDads #HumorInLife

Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! In this episode, older dads Frank (55) and Carlo (56) catch up after a busy summer and Frank celebrates Baby Josie turning 18 weeks (four months) old. The Gen X dads dive into their current challenges and triumphs in raising kids.

In the "Book Report," Frank shares baby advice from the out-of-print book, The Baby Sleep Solution , which promises to teach babies to sleep 12 hours...

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The Vaccination Fadeaway: Older Dads Avoid Pain! #ParentingMistakes

Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank (55) and Carlo (56) kick off a new episode from their revamped (and technically challenged!) studio after a long summer break.

In "What Just Happened," Frank confesses a hilarious parenting mistakes moment at the pediatrician's office: actively trying to fade away during Baby Josie's vaccination to ensure she has no negative association with him....

This week on the podcast, Frank and Carlo are back with a look at the chaos that is dad life! They're sharing some hard-won fatherhood advice and covering everything from the Winnie the Pooh nursery project to a harrowing hornet attack on a stroller.

Join them as they discuss the day-to-day realities of being a dad , including a deep dive into baby advice for things like razor-sharp nails, non-stop drool, and the best teething hacks. Frank, a seasoned older dad who is also a certified parenting...

Welcome back to "Gray Hair & Daycare," where Gen X dads Frank and Carlo navigate the wild world of dad life! This week, after battling some technical glitches, the duo celebrates Frank's 56th birthday. As older dads , they bring a wealth of experience and humor in life to a serious topic in their "Book Report": an article on raising kids to "think like a genius" in the age of AI. They dive into a lively debate about the future of education and employment, offering up some genuine fatherhood advi...

Calling all older dads and Gen X dads! Frank and Carlo are back with more fatherhood advice and tips on being a dad in the second half of Episode 30. They finish their catch-up session with major baby advice and news from Josie, making for a truly memorable moment in dad life.

Get the scoop on baby Josie's first "Dada," the new favorite baby carrier, and the genius "baby led weaning" approach that has the dogs living their best lives. Frank also shares a story from his first family trip to the ...

Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank and Carlo kick off this episode with a near-disaster that highlights the dangers of modern kitchenware (the massive Stanley Cup) in their dad life. This Gen X dads duo gets real about aging, humor in life, and the stark contrast in customer service at Chick-fil-A.

In the book report segment, they discuss critical baby advice from a Psychology Today article, which reveals that 90% of brain development happens before age five. Th...

Welcome back to the second half of Episode 31 of the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank and Carlo continue their journey of raising kids in the face of escalating parenting mistakes and difficult decisions.

In "I Was Wrong," Frank clarifies his previous baby advice on baby led weaning, detailing the difference between the palmar and pincer grasp for feeding, and adding a note on spices (no salt or sugar, though!). The core of this episode is a frank discussion about a potential app...

Welcome to Episode 32! Older dads Frank (56) and Carlo (57) are back after a brief hiatus. Frank's daughter, Baby Josie, is now seven and a half months old, and they kick off with a chaotic start as Carlo's arrival sends the baby into a crying fit!

In the "Book Report," the Gen X dads discuss a controversial article about parents filming their children crying for "clicks" (like the viral 'cheese challenge'). This leads to a funny debate on consent, privacy, and whether the baby advice to ask a ...

Welcome back to the thrilling conclusion of Episode 32 of the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank and Carlo dive into their latest parenting adventures and self-improvement struggles.

In "Diaper Diet," the competition is heating up, but Frank confesses they've both struggled with the constant energy demand of raising kids, leading to an upswing in weight. Carlo shares his newfound success with intermittent fasting, exercise, and eliminating soda, offering some serious fatherhood tip...

Welcome back to the "Gray Hair & Daycare" podcast! Older dads Frank (56) and Carlo (56) kick off this episode with a laugh, describing Baby Josie's "North Side Lean" in her pink shopping cart cover (The Icopuca Cloud).

In the "Book Report" segment, the Gen X dads dive into a Newsweek article where a child psychologist reveals parenting habits that create struggling adults. This isn't just common baby advice; it's a deep-dive into parenting mistakes, like over-scheduling kids and helicopter pare...

Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the podcast where the combined age of the hosts is 111, but the humor in life is strictly toddler-level. In part 2 of Episode 33, Frank and Carlo dive headfirst into the "People Tub" transition.

Being a dad at this age means trading in your cool factor for memory foam knee pads—because raising kids is a lot harder on the joints than it used to be. We're sharing essential baby advice on the products that actually work (and the ones that cost $11 for a piece o...

Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the parenting podcast for dads who remember life before the internet but are now navigating life with a Gen Beta baby. In this episode, Frank and Carlo prove that raising kids at a combined age of 111 is mostly about survival, humor in life, and very sore knees.

Frank dives into "what just happened," detailing a high-stakes dress rehearsal for dad life: Baby Josie's first flight and a whirlwind trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom. From "North Side Leans" in strol...

Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into fatherhood after 50! In this episode of Gray Hair & Daycare, Frank and Carlo continue the saga of Baby Josie's adventures at sea. If you're looking for a parenting podcast for dads that balances humor in life with actual baby advice, you've found it.

Frank recounts the "happiest moment" of his dad life—watching his daughter being transfixed by a Disney Broadway show—before pivoting to the high-stakes world of the "Diaper Dash." This isn't just parenting; ...

Welcome to the finale of our epic three-parter! In this episode of Gray Hair & Daycare, the parenting podcast for dads who are doing it a little later in life, Frank and Carlo tackle the post-cruise reality check.

Being an older dad means bringing a lifetime of humor in life to the nursery, but even that doesn't make baby advice on sleep training any easier. Frank shares the struggle of "The Passed Out Pivot" and why their high-tech cradle was accidentally sabotaging their sleep.

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Welcome back to the Parenting podcast for dads where the combined age is 111 and the IQ is… well, we're working on it! In today's episode, Frank and Carlo celebrate a massive milestone: Baby Josie is officially ONE!

We dive into some funny parenting stories about how Josie finally learned to crawl forward—not for a book or food, but to chase Watson the dog. If you're looking for baby advice or new dad advice, look no further than Frank's "Diaper Diet" update. Using Gemini AI, Frank has pivoted ...

Welcome back to the parenting podcast for dads where the hosts are old enough to know better but doing it anyway! In Part 2 of our 35th episode, Frank and Carlo dive deep into the "Crash Test Daddy" files. If you are looking for new dad advice on how to survive a plastic tea party without losing your dignity, Frank has some hilarious fatherhood tips regarding the "diuretic" nature of imaginary tea.

Raising kids at 56 and 57 comes with a unique set of challenges, from navigating "percentile pani...

Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of Gray Hair & Daycare, the premier parenting podcast for dads where the gray hair is real and the dad humor is vintage. We are recapping 43 episodes of raising kids as older dads, reflecting on an 18-month journey that took us from an 18-week pregnancy to a "North Side Leaning" toddler.


In this parenting comedy wrap-up, we revisit the arrival of "Fartzilla," the mystery of "meconium" (it's not Kryptonite!), and the time Frank's basement flooded while Kelly was ...

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of the ultimate parenting podcast for dads! We have officially graduated from the wobbly waddles of pre-K recording right into the kindergarten phase of toddlerhood. In this episode, Frank and Carlo unpack the everyday realities of being a dad at 56, proving that older dads have plenty of experiential wisdom to keep the ship afloat. If you are looking for new dad advice on how to survive a 6'5" Tigger encounter or how to successfully escape a 10 PM Disney hotel f...

Welcome back to the parenting podcast for dads where older dads break down the chaotic reality of dad life! In this episode, we tackle an epic McDonald's blowout and petty mother-in-law drama.

Navigating fatherhood means dealing with the unexpected, like taking your toddler to Disney only for her to fall in love with hotel ceiling fans. Our latest kickoff serves up pure parenting comedy and crucial new dad advice. Frank shares a hilarious story of introducing baby Josie to chicken nuggets, resu...

Welcome to a new episode of our parenting podcast for dads where older dads breakdown the Pinterest 2026 parenting trend report! We dive into funny parenting moments, 15-month milestones, and classic dad humor about why modern kids need a 1970s analog lifestyle.

Navigating fatherhood later in life brings unmatched humor in life. In this laugh-out-loud session of parenting comedy, Frank and Carlo share essential new dad advice and fatherhood tips. We dissect a teenage marriage study from scarymo...