Podcast Episode
Toddler Boat Poles, Mr. T Jewelry & Dax Shepard Fail! Older Dads Podcast: S02E04 Part 1
Gray Hair & Daycare | Parenting Humor & Tips for Older Dads·Frank Cerio | New Dad Advice & Fatherhood Coach·19 September 2026·45 min

About this episode
Welcome to the ultimate parenting podcast for dads where older dads breakdown the wobbly realities of dad life! In this episode, we dive into funny parenting moments, from toddler boat pole dances to toddler jewelry obsessions. Navigating fatherhood late in life brings unmatched humor in life as we share top-tier parenting comedy and real new dad advice. Frank and Carlo dissect a controversial article about Dax Shepard intentionally raising disrespectful kids, offering their own fatherhood advice, parent advice, and baby advice. We recount assembling the Occodile kitchen stool, surviving 16-month pediatrician measurement fails, weaning off breastfeeding, and rocking matching Disney outfits on 4th of July. Expect classic dad humor and fatherhood tips for any Gen X dad currently raising kids. From Louis Prima music requests to loud boat stereos, being a dad is a wild ride filled with genuine dad wisdom and practical parenting strategies! Chapter Markers 0:00 – The Toddler Boat Pole Incident 3:30 – Book Report: Dax Shepard's Disrespectful Kids Strategy 11:07 – Assembling the Occodile Kitchen Tower 14:40 – Weaning Progress & 10-Hour Sleep Miracles 17:15 – Sylvan Beach Flotilla & Pizza Trips 22:15 – Louis Prima vs. Sound of Music Yodeling 26:00 – 16-Month Pediatrician Fail: Shrinking Percentiles? 31:23 – Toddler Mr. T: The Sudden Jewelry Obsession 34:00 – 4th of July Matching Picnic Table Outfits 41:12 – Weird Al Concerts & Office In-Law Drama Connect with The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast: YouTube youtube.com/@TheGrayHairDaycarePodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564744242266 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ghdc.podcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ghdcpodcast Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-763647385 X (Twitter) https://x.com/GHDCPodcast Reddit https://www.reddit.com/user/Gray_Hair_Daycare/ Website www.ghdc-podcast.com EMail ghdc.podcast@ghdcmedia.com