Podcasts by OCN Parental Composure Podcast

Episode #1 | The First Episode! from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.155017

Elise and Mike in their first podcast introduce themselves and talk about parenting, raising kids and so much more.

Episode #2 | The Holiday Episode from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.150985

Elise and Mike sit down and discuss parenting, kids and more during the holiday season.

Episode #3 | Tats and Piercings from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.147210

This week Elise and Mike speak with Mike's daughter McKayla about what the appropriate age for getting a tattoo or piercing.

Episode #4 | The Baby Episode from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.144453

In this episode, Elise and Mike sit down and discuss the challenges of newborn babies. Mike also challenges Elise to change a diaper and asks for help on how to swaddle a baby.

Episode #5 | Stay-at-Home Parenting&Struggles of Teens from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.142102

In this episode Elise and Mike discus being a stay at home parent and how to not push kids to had on how to be successful.

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Episode #6 | Kids Off Devices&Getting Them Outside from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.139025

In this episode, Mike and Elise discuss getting kids off of devices and getting them to play outside more.

Episode #7 | Kid Art&Adulting from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.135793

In this episode, Mike and Elise talk about: kids drawing on the walls, how fast they grow up and how to teach kids to be adults.

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Episode #8 | Home Work, Clothing,&Strong Women from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.095671

In this episode, Elise and Mike discuss the challenges of homework, the clothing that daughters shouldn't wear and strong women role models.

Episode #9 | Baby on the Way&Dealing With Postpartum from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.091311

In this episode, Elise and Mike talk about Mike's baby on the way and the challenges and support for Post Par-tum Depression.

Episode #10 | Mom vs Dad Reactions to'Kid Fails' from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.087218

While Mike is out supporting his wife, Kristin, as she brings their little one into the world, we have a special guest with us! Keith Sawarynski joins Elise as they watch "Kid Fails" and...

Episode #11 | Coaching&Parenting of Youth Sports from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.083549

Elise and Keith talk about Youth Sports and the parent vs coach perspective while Mike is still out caring for his newborn baby, Kendyl. They discuss the sensitive topic of whether kids should b...

Episode #12 | Getting Kids to Clean Is Like Pulling Teeth from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.079143

Elise is on vacation and Mike returns from paternity leave! In this episode our Special guest Joy, sits down with Mike and discusses the challenges of getting kids to do chores, allowance for ch...

Episode #13 | Sibling Dynamics&Rivalry from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.074665

Elise and Mike talk about sibling dynamics and rivalry. They go into some war stories they’ve had in their households and discuss how far do they actually let it go until they have to step in.

Parental Composure Podcast | Corona Virus and the Change in Youth Lifestyle from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.070059

This week, Mike will be having his step-daughter Hailey on to talk about how the current Pandemic has affected her. In this episode Mike talks with her on where she is at FINANCIALLY with ...

Is there such thing as age appropriate chores? I Parental Composure I Ep. 21 from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.065615

This week, Mike brings in McKayla and Rylee into the studio to hash out a bunch of topics that need to be discussed. In this episode he talks with the girls about Is there su...

Picky eaters - how to get them to eat? from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.061580

This week, Mike brings in McKayla and Rylee into the studio to hash out a bunch of topics that need to be discussed. In this episode he talks with the girls about Picky eaters - how to get...

What’s hip today with kids I Parental Composure I Ep. 23 from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.057069

This week, Mike brings in McKayla and Rylee into the studio to hash out a bunch of topics that need to be discussed. In this episode he talks with the girls about What’s hip today with kid...

Everything that is Humor in a Family I Parental Composure I Ep. 24 from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.052615

This week, Mike brings in McKayla and Rylee into the studio to hash out a bunch of topics that need to be discussed. In this episode he talks with the girls about Humor within family Listen

Save me from my kids!| Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.050117

Mike and Elise discuss the honest truth about being stuck inside with kids. What happens when social distancing is now the norm, but your kid just doesn't understand personal space AT ...

Working from Home | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.047333

Did you actually get dressed for work today? Or better yet, did you get your kids dressed? Probably not. And that's ok... because we're in quarantine baby. Mike and Elise talk abou...

What are your kids doing to drive you crazy? | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.044588

Mike and Elise talk about how everyone is getting on each other’s nerves. With kids stuck inside, and parents trying to stay sane, there are plenty of ways for disasters to happen! From ki...

Creative things to do inside | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.042451

What creative things have you been doing while stuck inside? Mike and Elise discuss the fact that while most of us are stumped about what to do while we’re locked down in our homes, there ...

Staying Sane (or not) during the pandemic | Parental Composure 15 views•Premiered Apr 24, 2020 from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.039593

Feeling crazy is definitely the new normal these days... and Mike and Elise definitely don't hold back on showing us through their own examples. (No holding back on parental composure)...

Biggest parenting challenges amidst global pandemic | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:36.036218

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New baby update&the things learned this time around | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.996265

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How to keep kids busy without school or playdates | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.986029

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Raising Boys Vs. Raising Girls | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.981633

Mike and Elise talk about how their kids are handling these challenging times at home, and the different ways they are staying in touch with friends & family. They discuss how their ki...

Funniest relatable tweets about parenting | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.976546

Parenting can be challenging, rewarding, and also pretty funny. Mike and Elise decided to change it up in this episode, and share some funny tweets about parenting that will make you laugh...

Should parents start worrying about their kids education? | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.971614

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Doing things on social media with your kids | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.967173

In this episode of Parental Composure, Mike and Elise talk about doing things on social media with your kids. They discuss the pros and cons of joining platforms like Instagram, TikTok, an...

Building resilience and self-esteem in your kids for life | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.961684

Building resilience and self-esteem in your kids for life

In this episode of Parental Composure, Mike and Elise talk about self-esteem and raising a kid that can roll wi...

How to discover a child's passions | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.945561

How to discover a child's passions & hobbies

There are many benefits in allowing your child to develop and pursue their own passions and hobbies, but sometimes i...

Where are you kids mentally? | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.942600

Elise and Mike talk about where their kids are at mentally right now, now that the Stay-at-home orders transition to Safer-at-home order. They also touch on why it is important to make sur...

Parenting the Strong-willed Child | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.939057

Parenting a “strong-willed child'' presents a unique challenge to parents. How does one discipline a child who does not want to do what he is told, and how can we get our child to ...

Is your child an underachiever or is it something else? | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.900253

Parents are faced with the task of deciphering their kids on a daily basis, which can be quite complicated. When it comes to kids being unmotivated to perform at the levels parents desire, the e...

When parents disagree on parenting styles | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.897860

Parenting can be hard as it is, but when you have two people approaching it with different backgrounds, and different viewpoints, it can be even more difficult. Mike and Elise discuss the ...

Vasectomy vs. tube tied | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.895051

In this lively & entertaining episode, Mike & Elise battle it out on who should be the one getting the “permanent birth control” procedure done. Does the father get a vasectomy, or...

Societal Pressures to Have Children | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.892025

The pressure to get married & have children can be incredibly intense for women in their 20s and 30s. Many have heard the pressure from friends, family, and co-workers with the questio...

Kids Against Maturity - Game Review | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.888889

Families are always looking for fun ways to spend time together, and what better way to do that than a family game night! Mike and Elise have been given a chance to test out ‘Kids Against ...

Becoming a parent changes you | Memes Included| Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.886216

We all know that becoming a parent changes you, it’s finding the humor in the process that can be difficult. Mike and Elise discuss the different ways that parenting changes you, and they ...

What Are Your Hopes&Concerns for Summer 2020? | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.881662

How is this summer going to look for our kids? Are there still things to look forward to? How are these changes going to affect all of us? Mike and Elise discuss the questions related to t...

When Does your Kid Get Their First Phone? | Parental Composure Private from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.876524

Whether or not to get your kid their first phone is a very personal decision. Many kids are starting to ask for them as early as elementary school. Are your kids able to follow rules at ho...

Elmo has a talk show! | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.871642

Elise and Mike react to the Elmo Not so Late Night Talk show. Check it out.

The show will entertain kids and teach them life skills in each episode, with bedtime routin...

Reaction to Smart Hacks every parent should know| Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.866950

Every parent should have a few parenting hacks up their sleeves. With parenting being as challenging as it can be (on most days), parenting hacks never get old. Join us as Mike and Elise watch a...

Parents need comedy in their lives| Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.862973

Parents tend to rely on humor to connect with their children. With all the studies on the benefits of laughter, it is obvious that a little comic relief for parents is crucial, even if it’...

What not to say to a friend trying to get pregnant| Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.858889

There are plenty of tactful, and compassionate ways to comfort someone who is struggling with infertility, but there are just as many destructive things you can say. Elise and Mike discuss the t...

Interviewing the authors of: Lily&Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible COVID-19 B-Day from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.853096

Mike & Elise have a special opportunity to interview Mike Farrell & Jacob Horn; authors of 'Lily & Timmy's Super, Awesome, Incredible COVID-19 B-day!' Not only is t...

Problems Ever Parent Can Relate To | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.846108

In this special episode Kieth and Veronica fill in for ELise and Mike as they talk about problems every parent can relate to.

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Problems Every Parent Can Relate To | Parental Composure from 2023-12-12T18:06:35.840221

In this special episode, Keith and Veronica fill in for Elise and Mike as they talk about problems every parent can relate to.

Welcome to the OCN Parental Composure Pod...