Ever wish you could rewind and pass on some parenting wisdom? Or maybe just laugh at the spectacularly bad behaviors caught on social media? Welcome to Certified Bad Examples, where the goal is not to judge, but to learn (maybe with a smirk).

In this episode:

• How parents handle risky social media pics and the importance of context
• The fine line between pranks and trauma — spoiler alert, don't traumatize your kids for views
• Managing kids' screen addiction, tantrums, and restaurant decorum
• The real-life lessons from viral head-shaving and meltdown moments

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction and the podcast premise
• 02:25 - The importance of exposing kids to the bad to teach better
• 07:14 - The shocking story of a dad shaving his girl’s head live
• 13:01 - The impact of social media on kids' self-esteem
• 14:19 - Parents crossing lines in risky pranks
• 24:28 - The meltdown over losing an iPad and the power of patience
• 34:30 - Restaurant tantrums and teaching restaurant behavior
• 40:54 - The chaos of public parenting and the importance of patience

Co-Hosts: August Black and Jameel Mayers

Remember, folks: no perfect parents—only perfectly imperfect ones, learning as they go. Thanks for tuning in to Certified Bad Examples. Now go kiss some heads, put down the screens, and embrace the chaos!