"You have to be able to laugh." | Arthur Meyer + Stephanie Drake (EP357)

In this conversation, Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake discuss their experiences with parenting through humor and creativity. They share insights on how to navigate the challenges of parenthood while maintaining a light-hearted approach. The discussion emphasizes the importance of laughter in parenting, the unpredictability of toddlerhood, and the unique bond formed between parents and children. They also provide practical advice for parents looking to incorporate more fun into their parenting style.Episode Chapters |02:53 | The Journey of Parenthood05:50 | Finding Humor in Parenting09:08 | Navigating Toddlerhood with Laughter12:13 | The Importance of Fun in Parenting14:52 | Connecting Through Humor18:02 | Advice for Parents Struggling to Find FunAbout Arthur |Arthur Meyer is an Emmy-nominated writer living in New York City. He was a longtime writer and performer at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, head writer at The Drew Barrymore Show, and staff writer for the Amazon sitcom Dinner with the Parents. Arthur has also written for The Onion, and he co-wrote the comedy book FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia. Currently, Arthur is the creator, writer, & costar of the hit comedy web series ABC Parenting, which has over 85,000 followers and over 15 million views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.About Stephanie |Stephanie Drake is an actress, writer, producer, and audiobook narrator living in Los Angeles. She is most known for her role as Don Draper’s ditzy but lovable secretary, Meredith, on the Emmy-winning television show Mad Men. Most recently, she appeared on ABC’s The Goldbergs and the indie feature Scrap. Her recent short film, Baby Face, which she co-wrote/co-stars with Caroline Bloom, is busy chugging along the festival circuit. Stephanie costars with Arthur in the hit comedy web series ABC Parenting.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityDiane's Resource: Motion appABC Parenting: How to Hold a BabyMeekah Youtube ChannelArthur Can't Stop Talking About: My Dinner with AndreStephanie's Resource: Taking Cara BabiesConnect with Arthur & Stephanie:WebsiteInstagramYoutube: ABC ParentingEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble: https://gobble.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Ritual : https://ritual.com/MINSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy