Archive: I’m Gonna Count to 3

MetroParent editor Amy Schwabe and producer Matt Colby talk about why they like raising their families in Wisconsin, their favorite out-of-the-ordinary activities with their kids and the minor squabbles they've had with their spouses over expired milk and riling the kids up before bedtime.

Metroparent editor Amy Schwabe and producer Matt Colby talk upcoming fall fun at area farms and apple orchards. Next, they discuss the Metroparent article about structured recess at school. Finally, they talk about the highs and lows of their summers, and both come to the same conclusion: It's time for school to start again.

Metroparent editor Amy Schwabe and graphics/content creator Matt Colby talk birthdays (and Amelia Earhart), feeling sentimental about their kids growing up, and wrap things up by seeing how well they know their two recent birthday girls with a question-and-answer segment.

Metroparent Editor Amy Schwabe and content creator Matt Colby talk kid movies and how to decide if your kids are ready for certain content. Next, they discuss the newest Metroparent feature Kidventures, and end with their own Kidventure stories. Spoiler alert: It's Disney World.

Metroparent Magazine editor Amy Schwabe and two very special fill-in co-hosts give you the lowdown on their favorite area day trips, an awesome DIY Family Camp idea, and end the episode with some jokes and more dramatic readings. Also, Amy reveals a random but interesting connection to Mr. Rogers.

MetroParent Magazine editor Amy Schwabe and graphic designer Matt Colby talk about how to deal with all that art your kids bring home and where to make more. Next, they discuss work-life balance and making sure family time isn't short-changed. Finally, they hold a dramatic reading of some of their kids' funnier conversations. Oh, and the Dad Joke is a scorcher.

MetroParent Magazine editor Amy Schwabe and graphic designer Matt Colby talk about their favorite parks in Metro-Milwaukee to take their kids to, discuss a day in the life of moms (and dads) and share some of the sweet things their kids have done for them. Matt also delivers a "tearable" dad joke.

In the inaugural episode of "I'm gonna count to 3," MetroParent Magazine's editor Amy Schwabe and graphic designer Matt Colby share their nostalgic favorite family-friendly destinations in metro Milwaukee, talk about what it means to be a "good-enough parent" and share the times they've embarrassed their kids and the times their kids have embarrassed them.