{"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":"Vaccinations, Panicky Parents, and Baby Josie's First Eye-roll?! : Episode 25","slug":"vaccinations-panicky-parents-and-baby-josie-s-first-eye-roll-episode-25","published_at":"2025-05-27T11:31:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/gray-hair-daycare-parenting-humor-tips-for-older-dads-7089379/vaccinations-panicky-parents-and-baby-josie-s-first-eye-roll-episode-25","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/vaccinations-panicky-parents-and-baby-josies-first-eye-roll-episode-25","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/94e14c77-4592-42b1-8884-da8328fb2472/GrayHairDaycare_GenX_Dad_GenBeta_Baby_Ep25_Milestones_Vaccinations.mp3?dest-id=4760857","summary":"Get ready for some laughs and relatable parenting moments in Episode 25 of The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast! Frank and Carlo share their latest adventures, including baby Josie's first \"unnecessary\" trip to the pediatrician for a suspected case of torticollis (don't Google it, Frank did! 😂). We also tackle the joys of baby vaccinations, the ever-growing \"Check Please\" budget, and the crucial topic of raising avid readers (even if it means hiding Harry Potter books from your mom!). Plus, Frank's proud of his quick thinking to throw Kelly off the scent of her Mother's Day gift! #GrayHairDaycare #ParentingHumor #NewDad #BabyMilestones #BabyVaccinations #Torticollis #BabyHealth #ReadingForKids #Podcast Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Parenting: Hiding Harry Potter vs. Lockpicks 1:56 - 10 Weeks In: New Parent Life 5:55 - Book Report: Raising Avid Readers 18:38 - Miss Rachel & No Screens 23:17 - Check Please: The Ever-Growing Baby Budget 27:16 - First Unnecessary Pediatrician Trip (Torticollis!) 35:44 - Baby's First Cold & Vaccinations 41:05 - Baptism Prep & Godparents! 44:50 - Mother's Day Brunch & Gifts 53:54 - Vaccination Talk: Chicken Pox & Beyond 1:00:23 - The Power of a Baby's Smile Links to Products/Services Mentioned: Wonderbly (Custom Books): https://www.wonderbly.com/ Angara (Jewelry): https://www.angara.com/ 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":"Get ready for some laughs and relatable parenting moments in Episode 25 of The Gray Hair & Daycare Podcast! 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