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The Apple Allergy Showdown: Older Dads Vs. Mothers Instinct! : Episode 31 Part 2
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- Oct 28, 2025
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Summary
Welcome back to Gray Hair & Daycare, the parenting podcast for older dads balancing humor and science-based parenting advice. In Episode 21 Pt 2, Frank and Carlo share honest fatherhood tips while navigating Baby Josie's baby led weaning—including overcoming a potential apple allergy scare and balancing cautious instincts with scientific guidance. In the "I Was Wrong" segment, they clarify feeding techniques like the palmar and pincer grasp, discuss the danger of common parenting mistakes, and dive into real dad life with stories of diaper mishaps and family moments. Plus, enjoy updates on family events like Josie's fascination with music and a parish picnic. This episode blends practical baby advice, gen x fatherhood insights, and trademark dad humor perfect for parents embracing the joys and challenges of raising kids later in life. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - The Back Half of 50s: Less Patience with Young People 2:48 - I Was Wrong: Pincer Grasp vs. Palmer Grasp 3:31 - You CAN Use Spices (Just Skip the Salt!) 3:52 - The Apple Allergy Showdown Begins 5:08 - The 48-Hour Allergy: A Scientific Challenge 6:48 - Alignment is Everything: A Marriage Discussion 8:29 - Allergies Come and Go (and Alcohol Allergies) 9:49 - The Fear of Being Wrong (And Cross-Pollinating Birch Trees) 10:41 - The PA Who Googled: Questionable Expertise 13:42 - The Stone Fruit Escape (Peaches are Safe!) 15:28 - Birthday Dinner: Delmonico's & the Astute Old Lady 18:21 - The Joy of Restaurant Return 18:48 - Short Ribs, Pumpkin Purée & the Hammy Baby 19:44 - The Icopuca Cart Cover: TV for Babies? 21:52 - Parish Picnic & the Cute Kids 23:25 - Holiday Catholics and the Struggle to Keep Going 29:39 - First Time Playing Guitar for Josie 🎸 31:47 - Josie Only Waited 6.5 Months for the Guitar Serenade Relevant Lin…