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      <title>Week 51: Year in Review + We Bought a House w/ Guest Christina</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Christina joins the podcast one last time as we recap our first year as parents, and share some news about what's coming next - we bought a house and are moving to the suburbs!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Christina joins the podcast one last time as we recap our first year as parents, and share some news about what's coming next - we bought a house and are moving to the suburbs!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:20:30 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Christina joins the podcast one last time as we recap our first year as parents, and share some news about what's coming next - we bought a house and are moving to the suburbs!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially one year old! On this episode, TJ breaks down Liam's birthday party, baby presents, and Liam's first smash cake.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially one year old! On this episode, TJ breaks down Liam's birthday party, baby presents, and Liam's first smash cake.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially one year old! On this episode, TJ breaks down Liam's birthday party, baby presents, and Liam's first smash cake.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Liam's first birthday, TJ breaks down his five favorite recent milestones for 11-month-old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Liam's first birthday, TJ breaks down his five favorite recent milestones for 11-month-old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:41:57 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Liam's first birthday, TJ breaks down his five favorite recent milestones for 11-month-old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 48: Baby Liam is Off to Daycare</title>
      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's official - baby Liam is off to daycare, ending TJ's reign as a stay-at-home Dad. On this episode, TJ reflects on his 6 months staying at home, shares some of his favorite memories, and talks through the first week of daycare.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's official - baby Liam is off to daycare, ending TJ's reign as a stay-at-home Dad. On this episode, TJ reflects on his 6 months staying at home, shares some of his favorite memories, and talks through the first week of daycare.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:07:35 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 47: Parents Weekend Away is a Win-Win-Win</title>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ and Christina are fresh off a weekend away to Scottsdale, Arizona while baby Liam stayed overnight at his grandparents. On this episode, TJ breaks down why getting away for a few days is a win-win-win for all parties involved.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ and Christina are fresh off a weekend away to Scottsdale, Arizona while baby Liam stayed overnight at his grandparents. On this episode, TJ breaks down why getting away for a few days is a win-win-win for all parties involved.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:19:36 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 46: Days with Dad &amp; New Nighttime "Game"</title>
      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After a crazy start to the year, we are coming off a more "normal" week in the Laessig household. TJ breaks down an update on his daily routine as a stay-at-home Dad and a new nighttime "game" the family is enjoying.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After a crazy start to the year, we are coming off a more "normal" week in the Laessig household. TJ breaks down an update on his daily routine as a stay-at-home Dad and a new nighttime "game" the family is enjoying.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:27:59 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After a crazy start to the year, we are coming off a more "normal" week in the Laessig household. TJ breaks down an update on his daily routine as a stay-at-home Dad and a new nighttime "game" the family is enjoying.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 45: Dad Jinxed It, Baby Takes a Tumble</title>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After discussing the concept of "doing dangerous things carefully" on the last episode, Dad may have put in the jinx, because just two days later, poor baby Liam falls down the stairs.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After discussing the concept of "doing dangerous things carefully" on the last episode, Dad may have put in the jinx, because just two days later, poor baby Liam falls down the stairs.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After discussing the concept of "doing dangerous things carefully" on the last episode, Dad may have put in the jinx, because just two days later, poor baby Liam falls down the stairs.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 44: Different Parenting Styles &amp; Saying “No”</title>
      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ breaks down different parenting styles as described on Google and shares his thoughts on the different styles, along with the concept of saying "no" to a child.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ breaks down different parenting styles as described on Google and shares his thoughts on the different styles, along with the concept of saying "no" to a child.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:34:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ breaks down different parenting styles as described on Google and shares his thoughts on the different styles, along with the concept of saying "no" to a child.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 43: Technology, Screen Time &amp; Miss Rachel</title>
      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ shares his potentially unconventional takes on technology, screen time, and everyone's favorite YouTuber - Miss Rachel.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ shares his potentially unconventional takes on technology, screen time, and everyone's favorite YouTuber - Miss Rachel.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>TJ shares his potentially unconventional takes on technology, screen time, and everyone's favorite YouTuber - Miss Rachel.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 42: Sleep Regression &amp; Sleep Training 2.0</title>
      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After a week of sickness which resulted in some sleep regression, it was time to get back to the basics - sleep training! TJ breaks down how to sleep train a baby using the "cry it out" method and shares some of his hot takes on babies, parenting, and sleep.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>After a week of sickness which resulted in some sleep regression, it was time to get back to the basics - sleep training! TJ breaks down how to sleep train a baby using the "cry it out" method and shares some of his hot takes on babies, parenting, and sleep.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:33:42 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d432d4a6/cf9ee68f.mp3" length="16242467" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>989</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>After a week of sickness which resulted in some sleep regression, it was time to get back to the basics - sleep training! TJ breaks down how to sleep train a baby using the "cry it out" method and shares some of his hot takes on babies, parenting, and sleep.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 41: Tips &amp; Tricks for Handling a Sick Baby</title>
      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 41: Tips &amp; Tricks for Handling a Sick Baby</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are off to a rough start to 2025 as TJ and baby Liam are both coming off a sickness. On this episode, TJ breaks down three tips and tricks for dealing with a sick baby.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are off to a rough start to 2025 as TJ and baby Liam are both coming off a sickness. On this episode, TJ breaks down three tips and tricks for dealing with a sick baby.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:41:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/a14ec040/1498dd27.mp3" length="11522130" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>701</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are off to a rough start to 2025 as TJ and baby Liam are both coming off a sickness. On this episode, TJ breaks down three tips and tricks for dealing with a sick baby.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 40: Three Core Memories from the Year 2024</title>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 40: Three Core Memories from the Year 2024</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b06260ee</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>2024 has come to a close and we are on to 2025. On this episode, TJ reflects on the year that was and shares three of his core memories from the year 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>2024 has come to a close and we are on to 2025. On this episode, TJ reflects on the year that was and shares three of his core memories from the year 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:34:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b06260ee/2a87d300.mp3" length="10265544" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>601</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>2024 has come to a close and we are on to 2025. On this episode, TJ reflects on the year that was and shares three of his core memories from the year 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 39: First Holiday Season as a Dad</title>
      <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 39: First Holiday Season as a Dad</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/87276a27</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ recaps the Holiday season and Liam's first Christmas.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ recaps the Holiday season and Liam's first Christmas.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:46:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/87276a27/fc513910.mp3" length="12832666" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>755</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ recaps the Holiday season and Liam's first Christmas.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 38: Daily Routine for a 9-Month-Old</title>
      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 38: Daily Routine for a 9-Month-Old</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cae5a12</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through the daily routine for 9-month-old Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through the daily routine for 9-month-old Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6cae5a12/30bd78dd.mp3" length="7890462" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>472</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through the daily routine for 9-month-old Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 37: Five Unexpected (Intellectual!) Baby Milestones</title>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 37: Five Unexpected (Intellectual!) Baby Milestones</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/318772e6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down 5 recent milestones from baby Liam that he did next expect or see coming!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down 5 recent milestones from baby Liam that he did next expect or see coming!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/318772e6/d2720857.mp3" length="9622978" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down 5 recent milestones from baby Liam that he did next expect or see coming!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 36: Crawling, Climbing &amp; Baby-Proofing</title>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 36: Crawling, Climbing &amp; Baby-Proofing</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/554456b2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are back to the basics with some baby milestones, because Liam is officially crawling! On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks all things crawling, climbing, and preparing to baby-proof the house.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are back to the basics with some baby milestones, because Liam is officially crawling! On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks all things crawling, climbing, and preparing to baby-proof the house.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:21:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/554456b2/439f6cc4.mp3" length="13515578" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>841</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are back to the basics with some baby milestones, because Liam is officially crawling! On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks all things crawling, climbing, and preparing to baby-proof the house.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 35: How I Met Your Mother</title>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 35: How I Met Your Mother</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">16ff22c5-5da0-4749-93e0-a706fd0a4a08</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/6315e9e5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's a week of recovery in the Laessig household coming off the Cancun wedding trip. On this episode, TJ reflects back four years ago to December 2020 and tells the story of his first date with Christina.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's a week of recovery in the Laessig household coming off the Cancun wedding trip. On this episode, TJ reflects back four years ago to December 2020 and tells the story of his first date with Christina.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:29:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/6315e9e5/776fd1ce.mp3" length="7529769" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>462</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's a week of recovery in the Laessig household coming off the Cancun wedding trip. On this episode, TJ reflects back four years ago to December 2020 and tells the story of his first date with Christina.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 34: Cancun Wedding Recap w/ Guest Christina (Mom &amp; Wife!)</title>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 34: Cancun Wedding Recap w/ Guest Christina (Mom &amp; Wife!)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fcd2244</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ and Christina are officially married! On this episode of the podcast, Christina Laessig(!) joins as a guest. They recap their destination wedding in Cancun, discuss flying on an airplane with an 8-month old baby, and share their favorite memories from the trip.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ and Christina are officially married! On this episode of the podcast, Christina Laessig(!) joins as a guest. They recap their destination wedding in Cancun, discuss flying on an airplane with an 8-month old baby, and share their favorite memories from the trip.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:01:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/7fcd2244/7ab73b2f.mp3" length="21208998" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1384</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>TJ and Christina are officially married! On this episode of the podcast, Christina Laessig(!) joins as a guest. They recap their destination wedding in Cancun, discuss flying on an airplane with an 8-month old baby, and share their favorite memories from the trip.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 33: Pumpkins, Costumes &amp; Halloween Candy</title>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 33: Pumpkins, Costumes &amp; Halloween Candy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdeefc2e</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down baby Liam's first Halloween!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down baby Liam's first Halloween!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/cdeefc2e/9eccbd1f.mp3" length="5829276" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>379</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down baby Liam's first Halloween!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 32: First Signs of Stranger Danger</title>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 32: First Signs of Stranger Danger</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f32ef0a2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares 8-month baby Liam's first instances of stranger danger!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares 8-month baby Liam's first instances of stranger danger!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:01:02 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f32ef0a2/59ad7ed0.mp3" length="8178780" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>531</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares 8-month baby Liam's first instances of stranger danger!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 31: Three Exercises for Learning to Crawl, Stand, Walk</title>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 31: Three Exercises for Learning to Crawl, Stand, Walk</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6348547</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down three exercises he uses on a daily basis to prepare baby Liam to crawl, stand, and walk in the near future!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down three exercises he uses on a daily basis to prepare baby Liam to crawl, stand, and walk in the near future!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:02:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/b6348547/d7140246.mp3" length="11302989" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>769</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down three exercises he uses on a daily basis to prepare baby Liam to crawl, stand, and walk in the near future!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 30: Baby's Five Favorite Toys &amp; "Toys"</title>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 30: Baby's Five Favorite Toys &amp; "Toys"</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e21d4fc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through Liam's favorite toys, including several "toys" that are not intended to be toys for a baby!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through Liam's favorite toys, including several "toys" that are not intended to be toys for a baby!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:09:35 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1e21d4fc/ea0058bd.mp3" length="16112785" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1063</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ walks through Liam's favorite toys, including several "toys" that are not intended to be toys for a baby!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 29: Four Ways to Entertain an Outdoor Kid</title>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 29: Four Ways to Entertain an Outdoor Kid</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f08691df</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>The fall season is in full swing and 7-month old Liam has been enjoying the great outdoors. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down four ways to entertain an outdoor kid.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The fall season is in full swing and 7-month old Liam has been enjoying the great outdoors. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down four ways to entertain an outdoor kid.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:17:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f08691df/88fa6305.mp3" length="10593807" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>660</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The fall season is in full swing and 7-month old Liam has been enjoying the great outdoors. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down four ways to entertain an outdoor kid.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 28: First Month of Solid Foods</title>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 28: First Month of Solid Foods</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2949dd9c</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down the first month starting solid foods, including the purpose behind solids, the daily eating routine, and the specific foods baby Liam has tried so far.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down the first month starting solid foods, including the purpose behind solids, the daily eating routine, and the specific foods baby Liam has tried so far.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:27:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2949dd9c/a5ff9980.mp3" length="10768933" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>661</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down the first month starting solid foods, including the purpose behind solids, the daily eating routine, and the specific foods baby Liam has tried so far.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 27: Hang with the Big Kids &amp; Get Sick</title>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 27: Hang with the Big Kids &amp; Get Sick</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8a35c31</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about the first time baby Liam got sick after spending a weekend at the beach with friends and older kids.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about the first time baby Liam got sick after spending a weekend at the beach with friends and older kids.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:31:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d8a35c31/f6379648.mp3" length="4515610" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>285</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about the first time baby Liam got sick after spending a weekend at the beach with friends and older kids.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 26: Six Traits of a 6-Month Old</title>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 26: Six Traits of a 6-Month Old</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/061fe9c2</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are officially halfway through this 52-episode podcast series! On this episode of the show, TJ reflects on his first six months as a Dad and breaks down six traits of 6-month old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are officially halfway through this 52-episode podcast series! On this episode of the show, TJ reflects on his first six months as a Dad and breaks down six traits of 6-month old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:54:33 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/061fe9c2/0481588d.mp3" length="9511735" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>609</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are officially halfway through this 52-episode podcast series! On this episode of the show, TJ reflects on his first six months as a Dad and breaks down six traits of 6-month old baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 25: Life as a Stay at Home Dad</title>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 25: Life as a Stay at Home Dad</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">2e4e4861-1978-4126-b1b5-e38321505aa5</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bca95a8b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>With Christina back to work, TJ breaks down his daily routine as a stay at home Dad over the past two weeks.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>With Christina back to work, TJ breaks down his daily routine as a stay at home Dad over the past two weeks.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:45:20 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bca95a8b/42549f8b.mp3" length="14665865" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>With Christina back to work, TJ breaks down his daily routine as a stay at home Dad over the past two weeks.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 24: Mom is Back to Work</title>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 24: Mom is Back to Work</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/12857508</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Christina is back to work after six months of maternity leave! On this episode, TJ talks all things daycare, babysitting, and the childcare plan for the remainder of 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Christina is back to work after six months of maternity leave! On this episode, TJ talks all things daycare, babysitting, and the childcare plan for the remainder of 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:39:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/12857508/9f4225e6.mp3" length="11552579" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>722</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Christina is back to work after six months of maternity leave! On this episode, TJ talks all things daycare, babysitting, and the childcare plan for the remainder of 2024.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 23: Rolling &amp; Reaching &amp; Sitting (Oh My!)</title>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 23: Rolling &amp; Reaching &amp; Sitting (Oh My!)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/60a6c9c0</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>New milestones are being achieved every week here in the Laessig household, as TJ talks baby rolling, reaching, and the first steps towards sitting up!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>New milestones are being achieved every week here in the Laessig household, as TJ talks baby rolling, reaching, and the first steps towards sitting up!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:34:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/60a6c9c0/593ee750.mp3" length="5654404" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>New milestones are being achieved every week here in the Laessig household, as TJ talks baby rolling, reaching, and the first steps towards sitting up!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 22: Sleep Training aka "Cry it Out"</title>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 22: Sleep Training aka "Cry it Out"</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2c9c704</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about sleep training and his Friday night of "crying it out" with baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about sleep training and his Friday night of "crying it out" with baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:43:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d2c9c704/d7fd39d9.mp3" length="12805723" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>876</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks about sleep training and his Friday night of "crying it out" with baby Liam.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 21: Baby Teeth &amp; Solid Foods</title>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 21: Baby Teeth &amp; Solid Foods</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c3b959b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks teething (baby's first tooth!) and the first steps into solid foods.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks teething (baby's first tooth!) and the first steps into solid foods.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:27:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5c3b959b/6a917ef0.mp3" length="7785586" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>498</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ talks teething (baby's first tooth!) and the first steps into solid foods.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 20: Five Activities for a Baby Beach Week</title>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 20: Five Activities for a Baby Beach Week</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1cee6da</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>After a family vacation down the shore, TJ breaks down five activities with five-month old baby Liam during a week at the beach.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>After a family vacation down the shore, TJ breaks down five activities with five-month old baby Liam during a week at the beach.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:29:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/c1cee6da/7028a170.mp3" length="12511220" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>813</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>After a family vacation down the shore, TJ breaks down five activities with five-month old baby Liam during a week at the beach.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 19: Aunt Sis' Wedding Weekend!</title>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 19: Aunt Sis' Wedding Weekend!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/34dff1f5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Amanda and Shane got married! On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the wedding weekend including his role as officiant, time spent with Liam, and late nights partying it up.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Amanda and Shane got married! On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the wedding weekend including his role as officiant, time spent with Liam, and late nights partying it up.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:31:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/34dff1f5/95d1ba6b.mp3" length="12012031" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Amanda and Shane got married! On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the wedding weekend including his role as officiant, time spent with Liam, and late nights partying it up.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 18: When Dad &amp; Son Are Home Alone</title>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 18: When Dad &amp; Son Are Home Alone</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bdb0cca</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ gives a peek behind the curtain on what it's like in the Laessig household when Dad and Son are home alone.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ gives a peek behind the curtain on what it's like in the Laessig household when Dad and Son are home alone.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:33:48 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9bdb0cca/a724873b.mp3" length="10172512" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>662</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ gives a peek behind the curtain on what it's like in the Laessig household when Dad and Son are home alone.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 17: First Parents Trip Without the Baby</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 17: First Parents Trip Without the Baby</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>This past week, TJ and Christina made an impromptu trip to Cancun, Mexico to do a site visit for their upcoming destination wedding, which means baby Liam was at home overnight without his parents for the first time!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This past week, TJ and Christina made an impromptu trip to Cancun, Mexico to do a site visit for their upcoming destination wedding, which means baby Liam was at home overnight without his parents for the first time!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:28:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/342bd07c/29218fd9.mp3" length="12819467" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>844</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>This past week, TJ and Christina made an impromptu trip to Cancun, Mexico to do a site visit for their upcoming destination wedding, which means baby Liam was at home overnight without his parents for the first time!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 16: Laughing, Mouthing, &amp; Four-Month Baby Vibes</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 16: Laughing, Mouthing, &amp; Four-Month Baby Vibes</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b888408</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially four months old, and on this episode of the podcast TJ breaks down four characteristics of a four-month old baby, including an obsession with eating his own hands and our first baby giggles!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially four months old, and on this episode of the podcast TJ breaks down four characteristics of a four-month old baby, including an obsession with eating his own hands and our first baby giggles!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:32:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5b888408/250751c3.mp3" length="11958632" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially four months old, and on this episode of the podcast TJ breaks down four characteristics of a four-month old baby, including an obsession with eating his own hands and our first baby giggles!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Week 15: Five Thoughts on My First Father's Day</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 15: Five Thoughts on My First Father's Day</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e860b11</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's TJ's first Father's Day and on this podcast he breaks down five thoughts that are top of mind during his first few months as a Dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's TJ's first Father's Day and on this podcast he breaks down five thoughts that are top of mind during his first few months as a Dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:11:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4e860b11/efda161a.mp3" length="7592785" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's TJ's first Father's Day and on this podcast he breaks down five thoughts that are top of mind during his first few months as a Dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 14: Hot Takes on Baby Sleep Routines</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 14: Hot Takes on Baby Sleep Routines</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf359fc9</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sleeping is one of the most common topics for new parents. How is the baby sleeping? How are the parents sleeping? On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down Liam's current sleep routine and shares his hot takes on sound machines, blackout curtains, and more.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sleeping is one of the most common topics for new parents. How is the baby sleeping? How are the parents sleeping? On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down Liam's current sleep routine and shares his hot takes on sound machines, blackout curtains, and more.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:02:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/bf359fc9/c1a45a2a.mp3" length="13987078" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>957</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Sleeping is one of the most common topics for new parents. How is the baby sleeping? How are the parents sleeping? On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down Liam's current sleep routine and shares his hot takes on sound machines, blackout curtains, and more.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 13: Three Months of Baby Milestones</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 13: Three Months of Baby Milestones</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3354dd1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially three months old! On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on the first three months as a Dad and breaks down some of the key milestones that took place during the first 13 weeks of Liam's life.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially three months old! On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on the first three months as a Dad and breaks down some of the key milestones that took place during the first 13 weeks of Liam's life.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d3354dd1/235ed4e4.mp3" length="13909816" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Liam is officially three months old! On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on the first three months as a Dad and breaks down some of the key milestones that took place during the first 13 weeks of Liam's life.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 12: Adventures of Taking a Baby to the Beach</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 12: Adventures of Taking a Baby to the Beach</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8123bc6b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are fresh off Memorial Day Weekend which means summer has officially begun! The family spent the weekend in Sea Isle City, NJ and on this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what it's like as a Dad bringing a three-month old baby to the beach for the first time.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are fresh off Memorial Day Weekend which means summer has officially begun! The family spent the weekend in Sea Isle City, NJ and on this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what it's like as a Dad bringing a three-month old baby to the beach for the first time.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 09:50:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8123bc6b/fdcd255d.mp3" length="15175273" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1025</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>We are fresh off Memorial Day Weekend which means summer has officially begun! The family spent the weekend in Sea Isle City, NJ and on this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what it's like as a Dad bringing a three-month old baby to the beach for the first time.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 11: Dad's Trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 11: Dad's Trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e244a47f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down his trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship. TJ details his background in poker and recaps the awesome event at the PokerGo Studio.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down his trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship. TJ details his background in poker and recaps the awesome event at the PokerGo Studio.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 12:46:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e244a47f/8d41679d.mp3" length="15589664" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1030</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode, TJ breaks down his trip to Vegas for the PokerGo NFT Championship. TJ details his background in poker and recaps the awesome event at the PokerGo Studio.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 10: Mother's Day &amp; Baby Baptism</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 10: Mother's Day &amp; Baby Baptism</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dc875de</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this short and sweet episode of the podcast, TJ gives a quick life update as the family recently celebrated Mother's Day and Liam's Baptism!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this short and sweet episode of the podcast, TJ gives a quick life update as the family recently celebrated Mother's Day and Liam's Baptism!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 00:04:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/7dc875de/f4f321b8.mp3" length="4975202" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this short and sweet episode of the podcast, TJ gives a quick life update as the family recently celebrated Mother's Day and Liam's Baptism!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 9: Nine Learnings from the First Two Months of Fatherhood</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 9: Nine Learnings from the First Two Months of Fatherhood</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c68f892</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on his first two months as a Dad and shares nine learnings from the early weeks of fatherhood.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on his first two months as a Dad and shares nine learnings from the early weeks of fatherhood.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:11:36 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5c68f892/e555e9dd.mp3" length="16407162" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1128</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ reflects on his first two months as a Dad and shares nine learnings from the early weeks of fatherhood.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 8: Baby Workouts &amp; Dad Workouts</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 8: Baby Workouts &amp; Dad Workouts</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/92856233</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares the daily workout / play routine he's been doing with two-month old Liam. Tongue exercises, tummy time, tracking, and more! He also shares his own workout habits (spoiler alert, they haven't been great!) and his goals for creating a more consistent workout schedule moving forward while balancing life as a dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares the daily workout / play routine he's been doing with two-month old Liam. Tongue exercises, tummy time, tracking, and more! He also shares his own workout habits (spoiler alert, they haven't been great!) and his goals for creating a more consistent workout schedule moving forward while balancing life as a dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:06:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/92856233/4e70323c.mp3" length="21049253" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1473</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ shares the daily workout / play routine he's been doing with two-month old Liam. Tongue exercises, tummy time, tracking, and more! He also shares his own workout habits (spoiler alert, they haven't been great!) and his goals for creating a more consistent workout schedule moving forward while balancing life as a dad.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 7: Wedding Season &amp; Golf SZN</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 7: Wedding Season &amp; Golf SZN</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/908da03b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's wedding season! TJ recaps Christina's sister's wedding from the weekend and another overnight trip for Liam. He also talks some golf, as spring has arrived and it is time to hit the course!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's wedding season! TJ recaps Christina's sister's wedding from the weekend and another overnight trip for Liam. He also talks some golf, as spring has arrived and it is time to hit the course!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:08:42 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/908da03b/752f69bb.mp3" length="13438996" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>TJ Laessig</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>It's wedding season! TJ recaps Christina's sister's wedding from the weekend and another overnight trip for Liam. He also talks some golf, as spring has arrived and it is time to hit the course!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Week 6: Road Trips &amp; Baby’s First Bachelor(ette) Party</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Week 6: Road Trips &amp; Baby’s First Bachelor(ette) Party</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf9b9940</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the family's road trips the past two weekend. He breaks down the endless amounts of stuff you need to pack when you bring a kid for an overnight trip, a night of Dad and Liam while Mom was out, and Liam's first appearance at his Aunt's Bachelorette party!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ recaps the family's road trips the past two weekend. He breaks down the endless amounts of stuff you need to pack when you bring a kid for an overnight trip, a night of Dad and Liam while Mom was out, and Liam's first appearance at his Aunt's Bachelorette party!</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:12:53 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ is joined by special guest Christina - Liam's mom! Together they talk through their first month as parents, get Christina's thoughts on everything going on, and Christina answers some hard-hitting questions from TJ.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ is joined by special guest Christina - Liam's mom! Together they talk through their first month as parents, get Christina's thoughts on everything going on, and Christina answers some hard-hitting questions from TJ.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:38:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1290</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of the podcast, TJ is joined by special guest Christina - Liam's mom! Together they talk through their first month as parents, get Christina's thoughts on everything going on, and Christina answers some hard-hitting questions from TJ.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 4: The Partnership of Becoming Parents</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 4 - complete! On this episode of the podcast, TJ begins with a quick recap of the past few days and the daily routine. He then dives into his thoughts on the partnership of becoming parents and three specific tactics that have been helpful in the first month of the parenting.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 4 - complete! On this episode of the podcast, TJ begins with a quick recap of the past few days and the daily routine. He then dives into his thoughts on the partnership of becoming parents and three specific tactics that have been helpful in the first month of the parenting.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:11:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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      <itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 4 - complete! On this episode of the podcast, TJ begins with a quick recap of the past few days and the daily routine. He then dives into his thoughts on the partnership of becoming parents and three specific tactics that have been helpful in the first month of the parenting.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 3: Newborn Daily Routine &amp; Dad Life Balance</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 3 is in the books! During this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what the daily routine looks like with a newborn and talks through how he is managing his "Dad Life Balance" across work, fitness, content, and the dad life. He also shares some tips that have been working in the Laessig household to maintain sanity and how he is prioritizing his time during the new parenting lifestyle.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Week 3 is in the books! During this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what the daily routine looks like with a newborn and talks through how he is managing his "Dad Life Balance" across work, fitness, content, and the dad life. He also shares some tips that have been working in the Laessig household to maintain sanity and how he is prioritizing his time during the new parenting lifestyle.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:59:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1469</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 3 is in the books! During this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down what the daily routine looks like with a newborn and talks through how he is managing his "Dad Life Balance" across work, fitness, content, and the dad life. He also shares some tips that have been working in the Laessig household to maintain sanity and how he is prioritizing his time during the new parenting lifestyle.</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 2: Dad Duties &amp; How to Calm a Crying Baby</title>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 2 of the dad life was a fun one! On this episode of the podcast TJ recaps the week and dives deep into an important dad skill - learning how to calm a crying baby.<br>-Family time with TJ, Christina, and Liam at home<br>-Learning to calm a crying baby<br>-Family photo shoot<br>-Parents day (hour) out</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 2 of the dad life was a fun one! On this episode of the podcast TJ recaps the week and dives deep into an important dad skill - learning how to calm a crying baby.<br>-Family time with TJ, Christina, and Liam at home<br>-Learning to calm a crying baby<br>-Family photo shoot<br>-Parents day (hour) out</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:39:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1165</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Week 2 of the dad life was a fun one! On this episode of the podcast TJ recaps the week and dives deep into an important dad skill - learning how to calm a crying baby.<br>-Family time with TJ, Christina, and Liam at home<br>-Learning to calm a crying baby<br>-Family photo shoot<br>-Parents day (hour) out</p><p>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/<br>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Week 1: Welcome Baby Liam! A New King is Crowned</title>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Introducing Liam Paul Laessig! On February 27th, 2024 TJ has officially entered the Dad life, welcoming baby Liam into the world - a new King of the family has been crowned. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down his first week as a Dad, including some rookie mistakes made during his first night at home with a new baby. Spirits are high in the Laessig household with a healthy baby, healthy mother, and a weekend full of family and happiness.</p><p>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig<br>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Introducing Liam Paul Laessig! On February 27th, 2024 TJ has officially entered the Dad life, welcoming baby Liam into the world - a new King of the family has been crowned. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down his first week as a Dad, including some rookie mistakes made during his first night at home with a new baby. Spirits are high in the Laessig household with a healthy baby, healthy mother, and a weekend full of family and happiness.</p><p>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig<br>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:20:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1644</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Introducing Liam Paul Laessig! On February 27th, 2024 TJ has officially entered the Dad life, welcoming baby Liam into the world - a new King of the family has been crowned. On this episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down his first week as a Dad, including some rookie mistakes made during his first night at home with a new baby. Spirits are high in the Laessig household with a healthy baby, healthy mother, and a weekend full of family and happiness.</p><p>Follow TJ on X: https://twitter.com/tjlaessig<br>Follow TJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj_laessig/</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Intro: Baby Prep, Push-ups, &amp; Parking Tickets</title>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Intro: Baby Prep, Push-ups, &amp; Parking Tickets</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this introductory episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down the month leading up to the birth of baby Liam. He introduces himself and his background, discusses his preparation prior to becoming a dad, and talks through what listeners can expect from this 52-episode podcast series each week going forward.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this introductory episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down the month leading up to the birth of baby Liam. He introduces himself and his background, discusses his preparation prior to becoming a dad, and talks through what listeners can expect from this 52-episode podcast series each week going forward.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:48:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>TJ Laessig</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this introductory episode of the podcast, TJ breaks down the month leading up to the birth of baby Liam. He introduces himself and his background, discusses his preparation prior to becoming a dad, and talks through what listeners can expect from this 52-episode podcast series each week going forward.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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