Welcome to the premier parenting podcast for dads where older dads share real-world dad life experiences and funny parenting wins! On this episode, Frank announces his huge project: writing and publishing his new faith-based Christmas book, Millhouse the Christmas Mouse, in just ten months!
Navigating fatherhood late in life brings unmatched humor in life as we dish out reliable new dad advice and fatherhood tips. We recap Josie’s pediatrician update at Summerwood, proving her tall-and-thin genetics are thriving. Frank shares hilarious parenting comedy from his annual family reunion, where the adults toasted with 50-year-old homemade wine while Josie sat on Rumple the dog like a living couch! From unlocking 30-month language milestones at 17 months ("Peekaboo I see you!") to planning a Disney cruise, this episode is packed with dad humor, parent advice, and relatable baby advice. Being a dad in your 50s means raising kids with classic Gen X wisdom. Tune in for essential fatherhood advice on modern parenting!
Chapter Markers
0:00 – Writing & Publishing a Book in 10 Months
4:02 – Rumple the Living Dog Couch & Reading Chairs
5:00 – Summerwood Pediatrician Update: Naturally Tall & Lean
6:38 – 5,000 Copies of Millhouse the Christmas Mouse Arrive
14:15 – 50% Profits to The Folding Chair Fund
30:52 – The Annual Family Reunion & 50-Year-Old Homemade Wine
38:30 – 17-Month Language Explosion: 30-Month Milestones Unlocked!
41:30 – "Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Off to Work We Go!"
Links Mentioned in Episode
Book Website: www.millhousethemouse.com
Media Company: www.ghdcmedia.com
Author Website: www.frankcerio.com
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