Once and Future Parent
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Food Glorious Food, with Mara Kaufman
Feeding children isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about navigating breastfeeding struggles, picky eaters, food allergies, and the endless debate over what’s “healthy enough.” Matthew, Mandy, and Pete…
Holiday Magic, Santa Truths, and New Year's Traditions
When the power goes out mid-recording, the show must go on. We were half way through a recording session with Matthew, Mandy, and Mandy’s friend Megan, when Matthew’s power went out, taking all they…
From Diapers to Destinations: Surviving (and Loving) Family Travel
Fresh off a trip to Italy with his three-month-old, Matthew is riding high on new-parent vindication: his baby slept through both transatlantic flights while chaos reigned around him. But Pete and…
Frustration & Letting Go: When Parenting Pushes Your Limits
Parenting tests your patience in ways nothing else can. When your toddler refuses to cooperate, when schedules fall apart, or when you're running on empty—how do you handle the frustration without…
Halloween & Homecoming
Halloween as a parent means navigating everything from costume choices to candy negotiations, while also managing your own memories of trick-or-treating past. But when does healthy caution cross into…
Parenthood (The Movie) Part 2
Mandy and Matthew complete their deep dive into Ron Howard’s Parenthood, focusing on the film’s most quietly devastating subplot: Frank Buckman’s relationship with his troubled youngest son, Larry.…
Parenthood (The Movie) Part 1
What happens to your sense of self when you become a parent? In this raw and reflective conversation, Mandy and Matthew share their experiences of identity transformation, relationship dynamics, and…
Parenting Through the Holidays: Navigating Family Traditions and Expectations
The holidays bring joy, chaos, and complicated family dynamics. This episode tackles the real challenges parents face during the season: balancing traditions with your own family's needs, managing…
Letting Go & Stepping Back
What does it mean to truly let go as a parent? In this episode, Matthew, Mandy, and Pete explore the delicate balance between protecting our children and giving them the freedom to grow. From toddler…
Tikkun Olam
The first month of parenthood is a crash course in bodily fluids, sleep deprivation, and existential wonder. Matthew checks in three weeks after bringing baby home, while Mandy navigates teenage…
Matthew Has Spawned: From Hospital Detour to New Parenthood
After weeks of careful planning, Matthew's baby arrived in the middle of the night—at a completely different hospital than expected.In this episode, Matthew shares their unfiltered birth story: the…
Watching Movies with Your Kids
Matthew's just days away from becoming a parent, while Mandy and Pete navigate the complex world of sharing beloved films and shows with their teens. From handling commercials and consent messaging…
Birth Plans, Labor Realities, and Managing Family Chaos
What happens when your carefully crafted birth plan collides with medical reality—and your family's overwhelming enthusiasm? This episode explores the gap between Hollywood's dramatic 10-minute labor…
Screentime for Child & Parent
Navigating screen time as a parent feels like walking through a minefield – every choice comes with judgment, guilt, and conflicting expert advice. In this candid conversation, hosts Matthew Fox and…
What's In a Name?
Expectant parent Matthew Fox and seasoned parents Mandy Kaplan and Pete Wright dive deep into one of parenting's most personal decisions: naming your child. From family traditions to social media…
Baby Showers, Gender, & Sex
Three expecting/experienced parents dive into the evolving world of baby showers, gender reveals, and how modern families are reshaping traditional parenting ceremonies. Matthew Fox, expecting his…
Babies Come in Purple?
Welcome to The Once & Future Parents, where three podcasters navigate the wild world of parenting from completely different stages of the journey. Matthew Fox is two months away from becoming a…
Three Parents, Few Clues, Infinite Chaos
Meet the hosts of The Once & Future Parent: Matthew Fox, a brand-new parent who is fully panicking in a calm and totally normal way; Mandy Kaplan, currently negotiating freedom, hormones, and…
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Once and Future Parent has published 18 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
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