{"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":"Training for the Diaper Dash, Baby Led Weaning, & the first \"Dada\" : Episode 30 Part 2","slug":"training-for-the-diaper-dash-baby-led-weaning-the-first-dada-episode-30-part-2","published_at":"2025-09-23T19:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379/training-for-the-diaper-dash-baby-led-weaning-the-first-dada-episode-30-part-2","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/training-for-the-diaper-dash-baby-led-weaning-the-first-dada-episode-30-part-2","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472/GrayHairDaycare_Ep30_BabyLedWeaning_Dada_DisneyCruise.mp3?dest-id=4760857","summary":"Calling all older dads and Gen X dads! Frank and Carlo are back with more fatherhood advice and tips on being a dad in the second half of Episode 30. They finish their catch-up session with major baby advice and news from Josie, making for a truly memorable moment in dad life. Get the scoop on baby Josie's first \"Dada,\" the new favorite baby carrier, and the genius \"baby led weaning\" approach that has the dogs living their best lives. Frank also shares a story from his first family trip to the State Fair and reveals the hilarious and competitive Disney cruise \"Jack Jack baby races\" he's already planning for. This episode is packed with essential fatherhood tips for raising kids and some laughs about common parenting mistakes. Listen in for both the emotional milestones and practical guidance from your favorite parenting coach duo, all with a healthy dose of humor in life! You won't want to miss it. #GrayHairDaycare #GenXDad #GenBetaBaby #ParentingHumor #BabyLedWeaning #FirstWords #DisneyCruise #BabyRaces #DadLife Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Crash Test Daddy: Ergo Baby Carrier Review! 3:53 - A Papoose That Doesn't Make You Look Like a Papoose 7:05 - What Just Happened: Teething & Baby Led Weaning 8:52 - Boron Camellia Teething Drops: A Game Changer 9:57 - Baby Led Weaning: A Messy, But Effective Approach 11:51 - The Dogs' New Diet: Baby Led Weaning 16:22 - The Picky Eater Stain Treater 18:29 - First Trip to the State Fair 🐮 21:01 - Hand-Me-Downs Are the Best Downs 21:49 - First \"Dada\" & First Roll Over on the SAME DAY! ❤️ 24:19 - Disney Cruise: The Jack Jack Baby Races 26:46 - The Mind of a Competitive Baby Racer 28:39 - A Bookcase for the Mouse Hole 30:07 - My Haircut Adventure: A Lesson in Dad-Zen 🧘‍♂️ Relevant Links Mentioned: Ergo Baby Omni Classic Baby Carrier: Availab…","meta_description":"Calling all older dads and Gen X dads! 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