{"podcast":{"title":"Gray Hair & Daycare | Parenting Humor & Tips for Older Dads","slug":"gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379","podcast_index_feed_id":7089379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551557/rss","website_url":"https://www.ghdc-podcast.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/4/d/7/e4d71173bd8724ea16c3140a3186d450/podcast_cover_with_podranker_badge.jpg","author":"Frank Cerio","episode_count":49,"summary":"Whether you're an older dad trading retirement planning for diaper duty or a younger father looking for a mentorship-style laugh, welcome to Gray Hair & Daycare. Ranked in the Top 25 Dads Podcasts of 2026 by Podranker, we are the premier parenting comedy and fatherhood resource for the Gen X man—and every dad who could use 111 years of combined life experience to survive the dad life. Join first-time dad and senior operations executive Frank Cerio as he hilariously attempts to apply corporate P&L accountability to the irrational chaos of raising his daughter, Josie. Serving as his \"I told you so\" co-pilot and parenting coach is veteran comedian Carlo Russo. While the show has a Gen X soul, it offers a universal roadmap for any father. Younger dads can skip the trial-and-error by learning from Frank and Carlo's parenting mistakes, while fellow older dads will find a community that finally understands the specific exhaustion of a newborn at 50+ If you're being a dad today, you're navigating a world of high-tech gadgets and \"expert\" opinions that didn't exist when we were kids. We bridge the gap between \"Old School\" upbringing and modern parenting trends with a self-deprecating, \"Nor…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:20:49.682701+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379"},"episode":{"title":"Silver Rattles, Baby Prisons & The Spit Up Saga Continues : Episode 26","slug":"silver-rattles-baby-prisons-the-spit-up-saga-continues-episode-26","published_at":"2025-06-10T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379/silver-rattles-baby-prisons-the-spit-up-saga-continues-episode-26","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379","url":"https://94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472.libsyn.com/silver-rattles-baby-prisons-the-spit-up-saga-continues-episode-26","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472/GrayHairDaycare_Ep26_CarSeatCleaning_ParentingTips.mp3?dest-id=4760857","summary":"Welcome back to \"Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby\"! In this episode, Frank tackles the inevitable: baby spit-up in the car seat! Learn how to \"field strip\" your car seat for a deep clean – a must-watch for any new parent! We also share listener feedback, discuss the podcast's new name, and celebrate baby Josie's latest milestones, including her impending \"eye roll\" and mastering flirtation! Plus, discover why Gen X dads are secretly hoping for five-star reviews! #GrayHairDaycare #GenXDad #GenBetaBaby #ParentingHumor #BabyGear #CarSeatCleaning #NewParents #DadLife #BabySpitUp Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Scary Movies: A Couple's Litmus Test 3:43 - Josie's 12-Week Update: Growing So Fast! 6:55 - Silver Fox Mailbox: Listener Love & Ticklish Feet 8:14 - Christine's Wisdom: Frank Time, Couple Time, Family Time 14:03 - The \"Gulag\" Play Yard & AI Recommendations 16:08 - Podcast Name Change Reveal! (It's a mouthful) 19:03 - Five-Star Reviews: Our Secret Obsession 22:11 - I Was Wrong: The Spit-Up Saga 27:24 - Crash Test Daddy: Field Strip Your Car Seat! 37:15 - Post-Vaccination Grumpiness & Hernia Woes 39:13 - Silver Rattles & Family Visits 46:05 - Josie's Personality & Impending Eye Roll 53:01 - Nursery Procrastination Pays Off! Links to Products/Services Mentioned: UPPAbaby Mesa V2 Car Seat: https://uppababy.com/car-seats 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@gmail.com","meta_description":"Welcome back to \"Gray Hair & Daycare: Gen X Dad, Gen Beta Baby\"! 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