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In this irreverent weekly parenting podcast, YouTube stars Ned & Ariel Fulmer reveal the dirty, messy truths behind raising a blissfully instagram-ready family. Follow Ariel’s pregnancy journey week-by-week with a dash of not-so-expert advice, trending product reviews, and poop-in-your-big-boy-pants raw sincerity from a couple experiencing the extreme life-upheaval we call “the miracle of life” in real-time.

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    • Jun 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES

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    38: Our Top 10 Parenting Moments (So Far) | Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 47:21


    We're discussing our top 10 parenting moments with Finn and Wes for our Season Finale!We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    37: Baby Foods & Picky Eaters W/ Jenny Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 52:51


    This week we are joined by Jenny Best from Solid Starts to discuss picky eaters, and food for the little ones!We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    36: Potty Training & Sugar Bribes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 44:24


    This week Rachel joins us to talk about Potty Training!We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    35: How To Travel With Children Without Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 42:52


    Traveling with Kids! It's a wild endeavor, so here are our stories and tips for how to do it, without everyone crying and pooping on the plane.We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    34: Socializing Your Dog With Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 61:12


    This week we take audience questions! We get into socializing dogs with kids, how long your in-laws should stay with you, and more!We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    33: Parenting With The New CDC Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 41:27


    This week we talk about Sunday Football with the kids, the new CDC guidelines for parents, and we answer an audience question!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    32: Things Dads Aren't Supposed To Say

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 57:19


    Ned's dad friend Xan joins the show to talk about fatherhood, time to yourself, and staying at home with the kids.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    31: Nightmare Parenting Conundrums W/ Take It Or Leave It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 46:02


    This week we are joined by Meredith Masony & Tiffany Jenkins of The Take It Or Leave It podcast, to discuss ridiculous parenting conundrums. What would YOU do??We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    30: Birthdays, Boundaries, & Heavy Machinery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 47:14


    This week we chat about discipline, how to get a giant excavator for our 3 year old's birthday, and a family outing gone right.We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    29: We Wrote A Cookbook & Working Parent Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 55:57


    We wrote a cookbook! You can pre-order it HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    28: How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 50:09


    This week we face off in the NewlyParents game, to see if two sleep deprived parents remember specific details about their pasts.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    27: How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids W/ Jancee Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 64:58


    This week we sit down with the brilliant Jancee Dunn, author of "How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids"!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    26: Dad Bods & Fatherhood Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 53:04


    This week Ned opens up about what its like to transition into fatherhood.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    25: Things Moms Aren't Supposed To Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 61:55


    This week Rachel joins Ariel to talk about the tricky, sometimes challenging, experience of Motherhood.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    24: Breastfeeding Myths, Mysteries & Struggles W/ The Breastfeeding Dietitian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 52:36


    This week Robyn Price: The Breastfeeding Dietitian joins us to talk about breastfeeding, and why Support is Best.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    23: Parenting Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:13


    This week we talk about something tough, but common: parenting burnout.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    22: Postpartum Depression & Mental Health W/ Momma Doctor Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 51:51


    This week Momma Doctor Jones joins us to talk about postpartum depression, anxiety, and mental health for new moms.Momma Doctor Jones ChannelResources For Post Partum Depression & AnxietyLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    21: Ariel's Breastfeeding Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 48:51


    This week Ariel walks us through her breastfeeding journey!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    20: What Should You Name Your Baby??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 54:57


    This week we answer questions from the listeners! We talk baby names, eager grandparents, and what to say to a pregnant person.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    19: Parenthood: 2021 Vs 1986 (W/ Ariel's Mom!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 56:05


    This week Ariel's mom replaces Ned!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    18: Parenting Makes You Old & 3 Month Baby Milestones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 49:52


    This week we talk about feeling old, and go over the 3 Month Old baby milestones.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    17: Labor Fears, Myths, & Surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 46:59


    This week we talk about giving birth! The fears, the anxieties, & the myths. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    16: Fart Protocol & Imagination Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 42:16


    This week we talk about tooting, worrying, and our son's imagination.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    15: Parenting Through The Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 55:38


    We're back for Season 2! This week we record from home to talk about baby Finn, how Wes is doing with his new brother, and parenting through the pandemic.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    14: Ned's Delirious 4AM Audio Diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 36:44


    Ned recorded a very special clip of himself late at night for the podcast. Its... interesting.Baby Steps will be going on hiatus until January 10th to give us time to spend with our new little one. Thanks so much for listening and stay tuned for the new season in 2021!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    13: We Had Another Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 51:39


    Our new baby is HERE!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    12: Our Surprise Quarantine Baby Shower! - Pregnancy Week 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 46:50


    This week our producers held us a little baby shower in the podcast studio!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    11: When Are You Ready For Kids??? - Pregnancy Week 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 52:54


    Today we ask a very challenging question... when are you "ready" for kids? We talk about our own experiences, answer some listener questions, and wonder if we are ready for baby number 2.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    10: The Definitive Guide To Baby Products - Pregnancy Week 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 48:33


    This week we go through our list of favorite baby products, and Ned tries out Maternity underwear!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    9: The First 72 Hours With Our Baby - Pregnancy Week 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 55:35


    This week we talk about Wes coming home from the hospital, and us getting ready for baby number 2!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    8: Contractions, Labor & Wes's Birth Story - Pregnancy Week 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 50:43


    This week we tell the thrilling tale of Wes's Birth!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    7: Sex After Kids W/ LaurDIY & Jeremy Lewis - Pregnancy Week 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 60:58


    This week Lauren and Jeremy come on the show to talk about sex! Sex after kids, sex while pregnant, all of it. Our parents should skip this one.Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    6: Fertility Stress & Mothering Twins - Pregnancy Week 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 55:47


    This week Rachel Cole joins us to talk about the stresses of getting pregnant, fertility, and mothering twins!Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    5: Sharing Our Biggest Fears - Pregnancy Week 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 49:10


    This week we talk about Ned's biggest Dad Fears, life after a baby, and traveling with kids!Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    4: Exposing Our Google Histories - Pregnancy Week 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 52:50


    This week we discuss our parenting google histories, how pregnancy affects libido, and how we can make Ariel's baby bump an amazing Halloween costume.Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    3: Sleep-Deprivation Secrets & Big Dad Energy: Pregnancy Week 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 44:24


    This week we talk about sleep schedules, review books Ned didn't read, and discuss big dad energy!Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    2: Dorito Cravings & Baby Bumps - Pregnancy Week 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 49:43


    This week we take some of your questions, talk about perfect baby bumps, dad fears, and pregnancy diets!Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    1: Booze Boobies & Crotch Kicks - Pregnancy Week 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 46:00


    Welcome to our new not-so-perfect parenting podcast Baby Steps! In this episode we talk about where Ariel is in her pregnancy, how our son refuses to put on clothes, and we review (and test) a peculiar piece of baby merchandise for dads to protect their gonads.Rate us five stars and leave a funny parenting story in the review! We will read them on the podcast!LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!AppleSpotifyFOLLOW US!IGTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Baby Steps: Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 3:11


    Hello! We're Ned & Ariel, and this is a teaser for our new not-so-perfect parenting podcast! The first episode of Baby Steps comes out September 6th, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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