In this episode, we explore excellence in "Your Future Self Will Thank You" by Drew Dyck, and the benefits of not ignoring our child. Then we attain imperfection when Ben loses his temper &amp; Sydney ignores who's in the backseat.&nbsp; Join us, as we dive into "Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe", and hear our thoughts on the first half of the book!

Desperate: Exploring Self-Control, Inadequate Culture, & Post-Partum Depression

We explore excellence in morning routines, patience amidst meltdowns, &amp; Mountain Dew Icees. We attain imperfection in an eitquette fail &amp; some social anxiety. Then wrap up the second half of "Desperate": working through escaping to technology, weaknesses, the unique challenges of working and single moms &amp; our final thoughts. Plus, we look at our Parent Board progress with family meals!

Desperate Not Defeated: Escaping, Redeeming, & Dinner Boxes

We explore family trips to the park, movie nights, and a new book Ben's reading!  We have our first featured #MAPMoment and talk about spanking and lying.  We review the first half of 1-2-3 Magic, and wrap it up with The Parent Board additions and updates. 

Exploring Excellence 1:30
I Think You're Wrong, (But I'm Listening) & Pantsuit Politics 5:00

Attaining Imperfection 9:30
Checkout featured #MAPMoment on our Instagram!

Book Review 12:30
We must equip Oliver to deal with minor frustrations today, so he can be prepared to deal with the difficult frustrations in the world.

Parent Board 40:00
"If you are doing your parenting job, in a addition to being warm, caring, and supportive, you must also frustrate your kids on a regular basis." - Dr. Phelan, 1-2-3 Magic

1-2-3 Magic: How to Frustrate Your Kid on a Regular Basis

Minimally Acceptable Parents is a podcast documenting our journey through 12 books in 12 months to become more intentional parents!  We hope to create a community that is exploring excellence and attaining imperfection together.