Parenting
Baby development, parenting tech, child-rearing, and family life
#939: Custom Earplugs for Parental Sanity
Learn how to manage the sensory chaos of parenting with custom filtered earplugs that reduce noise without losing situational awareness.
#923: Why Your Mom’s Parenting Advice Is Now Illegal
From sleep positions to peanut allergies, explore why parenting "gospel" keeps changing and what it means for the modern parent.
#875: The Single-Ear Solution: Audio for Situational Awareness
Discover why a dedicated mono earbud is the ultimate tool for situational awareness while parenting or multitasking.
#863: The Cognitive Load of Crisis: Simple Heuristics for Infant Emergencies
Learn the latest life-saving techniques for infants, from CPR rhythms to choking response, based on the newest 2026 medical consensus.
#789: 90 Seconds to Safety: Parenting Through a Conflict
How do you handle active labor or a toddler during an air raid? Explore the granular logistics of family resilience under pressure.
#646: The Invisible Architecture: How Sensory Milestones Build Reality
Why do babies put everything in their mouths? Explore the "sensory homunculus" and the hidden architecture of infant brain development.
#619: The Village and the Vibe: Kids, Cafes, and Clean Air
Should kids be in bars and cafes? Herman and Corn explore the "social apprenticeship" of third places and the battle for smoke-free public air.
#595: The Icky Factor: Why We Ignore Diaper Waste
Herman and Corn dive into the massive waste stream of disposable diapers and the surprising science behind modern cloth alternatives.
#557: Before They Can Click: The Ethics of Sharenting
Explore the ethical and technical landmines of sharing children's photos online, from metadata leaks to the rise of AI-generated deepfakes.
#556: The Toy-to-Interaction Ratio
Do "brain-boosting" toys actually work? Herman and Corn explore why less is more when it comes to toddler development and decluttering.
#522: The Masked Hug: Keeping Baby Safe When You're Sick
When parents get sick, the house doesn't stop. Learn the essential protocols for protecting your baby when you're in survival mode.
#517: The 12-Foot Mattress: Decoding the Family Bed Debate
Can a 12-foot mattress make co-sleeping safe? Explore the science of SIDS, the "Asian Paradox," and the reality of the "Family Bed."
#515: The Video Deficit Effect: Why Toddlers Learn from Grandma but Not from TV
Explore the real impact of screens on developing brains and why "educational" videos might actually hinder learning in early childhood.
#502: Bile Acid Survival: Eating Without a Gallbladder
How do you stay healthy when life is a pressure cooker? Discover low-friction nutrition strategies for post-surgery recovery and high-stress life.
#498: The Science of Seven Months: Why Your Baby Isn’t Bored
Is your baby bored or just busy building a brain? Herman and Corn explore the neurological wonders and "serve and return" of the seven-month milest...
#467: The Paradigm Shift from Avoidance to Exposure
Learn how early exposure to peanuts and eggs can prevent lifelong allergies and how to safely navigate the first year of solids.
#442: Running Your Home Like a Startup: The Weekly Sync
Learn how to apply startup-style syncs and retrospectives to your household to reduce anxiety and stop things from slipping through the cracks.
#440: Beyond the Diaper Log: From Tracking to Understanding Your Baby's Brain
Move past the spreadsheet. Discover how AI tools provide deep neurological insights into your baby’s development and the "mental leaps" at seven mo...
#437: When Policy, Not Psychology, Decides Daycare
Is your child ready for daycare? Herman and Corn explore attachment theory, socialization myths, and how to identify high-quality care.
#436: The Myth of Instinctual Parenting
You need a license to drive, but not to bring home a baby. Herman and Corn discuss the critical need for subsidized parenting education.