Summer break is here, and if you're a parent, you know exactly what that means—more snacks, more road trips, more boredom battles, and a lot more chaos.

In Episode 17 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian shares his completely unofficial, highly questionable, Dad-approved guide to surviving the summer. From lowering expectations and building the ultimate road trip survival pack to creating the perfect summer playlist and protecting family traditions, this episode is packed with humor, relatable parenting moments, and a reminder to enjoy the little things before summer slips away.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, spending weekends at the ball field, or just trying to keep everyone entertained until school starts back, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

☀️ Why lowering your expectations can actually improve your summer

🚗 The ultimate road trip survival pack every parent needs

🎵 How to build the perfect summer playlist

🏖️ Why family vacations aren't really vacations

😩 Emergency boredom plans for when the kids have "nothing to do"

🍦 The importance of summer traditions and family memories

❤️ A reminder that these summers go by faster than we think

Join the conversation and share your favorite summer survival tips!

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Ever wish parenting came with a handbook?

In this episode of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian shares some of the unofficial rules of parenting that every mom and dad learns along the way—usually through trial and error, plenty of laughter, and a little bit of chaos.

From kids who think they know more than you do, to the mysterious disappearance of shoes, to the universal truth that you should always bring snacks, this episode is packed with relatable stories, parenting humor, and reminders to enjoy the little moments before they become memories.

Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, you'll probably find yourself nodding along and saying, "Yep, that's exactly how it goes."

Join the conversation by sharing your own unofficial parenting rules on the Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise Facebook page, or email the show at mostlymecontact@gmail.com.

Because when it comes to parenting, we're all figuring it out one day at a time.

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Marriage comes with a lot of rules... the problem is nobody tells you what they are.

In Episode 15 of Mostly Me, Occasionally Wise, Brian dives into the hilarious and sometimes confusing unwritten rules of marriage. From the proper way to fold a towel and load a dishwasher to passenger seat driving and the mystery of fitted sheets, this episode explores the little things every married couple seems to argue about.

Along the way, Brian shares stories from family life, parenting chaos, and the everyday moments that make marriage both challenging and rewarding.

Whether you've been married for years, are newly married, or just enjoy hearing relatable stories about relationships and family life, this episode is packed with laughs, honesty, and a reminder that sometimes the best part of marriage is having someone to survive the chaos with.

In this episode:

• The "correct" way to fold towels
• Why dishwashers cause so many arguments
• Passenger seat driving frustrations
• Marriage after kids
• The fitted sheet conspiracy
• The little things nobody warns you about

Have an unwritten rule of marriage you've learned the hard way?

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