by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
We start the episode discussing our visit to a local Ren Faire. And then we talk about needing to be the squeaky wheel – particularly when it comes to the kids. How often do you reach out? How annoying are you willing to be? What’s the emotional cost at the end?...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
When we recorded this, the kids were away at Camp Quest and we had feelings. Also, we discuss Moms’ plan of paying the kids to read chapter books over the summer. Finally, we talk about the deluge of social media posts about adult child estrangement. Now the links:...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
We begin the episode with a story about our new car trip media consumption. Then we talk about how hard it can be to be intentional in parenting. And finally discuss some of the things that we think it’s important to bring up with your kids – even if they don’t...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
We begin the episode with a few stories about how fun it’s been seeing Reader really get into their interests. Then we return patriotism and how religion gets in the way of the wackiness that makes America great. And we finish up digging into a topic inspired by an...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
We begin the episode talking about the decision on whether Jaeger will skip fifth grade. And then we run through our feelings on secular traditions and how we feel about adapting religious traditions in a secular way. And finally, we check in with Jaeger himself. Now...
