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Slower Days, Smarter Kids: Why Nostalgia Might Be the Real Parenting Hack

Slower Days, Smarter Kids: Why Nostalgia Might Be the Real Parenting Hack

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In Episode 4 of Sandbox Mode, Jarrett and Reggie unpack how nostalgia plays a surprising role in parenting, creativity, and slowing down our fast-paced lives. From Mario Kart meltdowns to Daniel Tiger life lessons, they reflect on how old-school moments—from physical media to old sitcoms—can spark better conversations, emotional intelligence, and family bonding.

What starts as a casual convo about cash and CD players turns into a powerful discussion on screen time, culture, safe emotional spaces, and how we show up for our kids in a world with infinite distractions.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

  • Why physical media is making a comeback in parenting rituals

  • How Bluey and Bernie Mac are opening up real conversations

  • Rethinking screen time with “pause and talk” moments

  • Creating emotional safety through apologies and transparency

  • Passing down culture (and calling it culture time)

  • Vices, vaping, and when your kids become your accountability buddies

  • Why every millennial parent is making it up as they go—and that’s okay

This one’s for the dads, the parents, and anyone reflecting on what they didn’t get as a kid—and how to give that now.


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