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Listen in as hosts Chris and Andre share their perspectives on everything from politics to pop culture, from cars to cooking, from racism to religion, and much, much more!
Visit our website at https://chrisandandreshow.com and be sure to check out our YouTube channel!
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Listen in as hosts Chris and Andre share their perspectives on everything from politics to pop culture, from cars to cooking, from racism to religion, and much, much more!
Visit our website at https://chrisandandreshow.com and be sure to check out our YouTube channel!
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  <itunes:subtitle>Chris and Andre both have the privilege of being parents and in this episode, Chris shares some of the things he has been really struggling with lately while Andre provides some sage advice, coupled with examples from his own experiences. If you're struggling as a parent, we hope you know you're not alone and there may be some rather simple things you can do to make a big impact.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>(00:00:00) Parenting Is A Lost Art - Chris explains some of the problems he's been facing lately, Andre shares why he feels that most parents have not figured out how to actually parent their kids.
(00:09:03) The Struggle Is Real - The guys discuss how honest they are with their kids and much of their own personal struggles they share.
(00:20:28) Well, Well, Well, If It Isn't The Consequences Of My Own Actions - Chris and Andre talk about consequences when kids break the rules and how each of them likes to handle things.
(00:40:21) Parenting A Small Version Of Yourself + Your Ex - The guys both have experience raising kids after a divorce and they discuss the difficulties that can bring and Andre shares what it took for him to overcome that.
(00:45:46) Parenting Is Hard Enough, Stop Making It Harder - Andre takes issue with the way some parents go about things and explains why they are ultimately just making things more difficult for themselves.
(00:59:46) How Parenting Saved Andre's Life - Andre shares how he feels parenting made the difference between him living to see 21 or not.
(01:06:24) Balancing Parenting and Work - The guys talk about how important it is to find a job that gives you the flexbility you need to be home and that allows you to be happy so you aren't making your family miserable when you are home.
Share your opinions with us at comments@chrisandandreshow.com, or on our social media channels:
Instagram: @thechrisandandreshow (https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_and_andre_show/)
Facebook: The Chris and Andre Show (https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisAndAndreShow)
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ClCFudijU4JVLLa2Psrg)!
And visit https://chrisandandreshow.com for more content! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>(00:00:00) Parenting Is A Lost Art - Chris explains some of the problems he&#39;s been facing lately, Andre shares why he feels that most parents have not figured out how to actually parent their kids.<br>
(00:09:03) The Struggle Is Real - The guys discuss how honest they are with their kids and much of their own personal struggles they share.<br>
(00:20:28) Well, Well, Well, If It Isn&#39;t The Consequences Of My Own Actions - Chris and Andre talk about consequences when kids break the rules and how each of them likes to handle things.<br>
(00:40:21) Parenting A Small Version Of Yourself + Your Ex - The guys both have experience raising kids after a divorce and they discuss the difficulties that can bring and Andre shares what it took for him to overcome that.<br>
(00:45:46) Parenting Is Hard Enough, Stop Making It Harder - Andre takes issue with the way some parents go about things and explains why they are ultimately just making things more difficult for themselves.<br>
(00:59:46) How Parenting Saved Andre&#39;s Life - Andre shares how he feels parenting made the difference between him living to see 21 or not.<br>
(01:06:24) Balancing Parenting and Work - The guys talk about how important it is to find a job that gives you the flexbility you need to be home and that allows you to be happy so you aren&#39;t making your family miserable when you are home.</p>

<p>Share your opinions with us at <a href="mailto:comments@chrisandandreshow.com" rel="nofollow">comments@chrisandandreshow.com</a>, or on our social media channels:</p>

<ul>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_and_andre_show/" rel="nofollow">@the_chris_and_andre_show</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisAndAndreShow" rel="nofollow">The Chris and Andre Show</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Be sure to subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ClCFudijU4JVLLa2Psrg" rel="nofollow">YouTube Channel</a>!</p>

<p>And visit <a href="https://chrisandandreshow.com" rel="nofollow">https://chrisandandreshow.com</a> for more content!</p>]]>
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(00:09:03) The Struggle Is Real - The guys discuss how honest they are with their kids and much of their own personal struggles they share.<br>
(00:20:28) Well, Well, Well, If It Isn&#39;t The Consequences Of My Own Actions - Chris and Andre talk about consequences when kids break the rules and how each of them likes to handle things.<br>
(00:40:21) Parenting A Small Version Of Yourself + Your Ex - The guys both have experience raising kids after a divorce and they discuss the difficulties that can bring and Andre shares what it took for him to overcome that.<br>
(00:45:46) Parenting Is Hard Enough, Stop Making It Harder - Andre takes issue with the way some parents go about things and explains why they are ultimately just making things more difficult for themselves.<br>
(00:59:46) How Parenting Saved Andre&#39;s Life - Andre shares how he feels parenting made the difference between him living to see 21 or not.<br>
(01:06:24) Balancing Parenting and Work - The guys talk about how important it is to find a job that gives you the flexbility you need to be home and that allows you to be happy so you aren&#39;t making your family miserable when you are home.</p>

<p>Share your opinions with us at <a href="mailto:comments@chrisandandreshow.com" rel="nofollow">comments@chrisandandreshow.com</a>, or on our social media channels:</p>

<ul>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_chris_and_andre_show/" rel="nofollow">@the_chris_and_andre_show</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisAndAndreShow" rel="nofollow">The Chris and Andre Show</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Be sure to subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8ClCFudijU4JVLLa2Psrg" rel="nofollow">YouTube Channel</a>!</p>

<p>And visit <a href="https://chrisandandreshow.com" rel="nofollow">https://chrisandandreshow.com</a> for more content!</p>]]>
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