Children Ruin Everything
Overview
Astrid and James navigate the chaotic waters of parenthood while trying to hold onto their identities as individuals. Juggling the demands of raising two young children, they often find themselves at odds with the carefree lives they once led. As they confront the challenges of family life, their relationship evolves, highlighting both the joys and frustrations of parenting. With humor and relatable moments, "Children Ruin Everything" captures the essence of modern motherhood and fatherhood, showcasing the ups and downs of growing up alongside their kids.
Episodes
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1
Meals
James and Astrid attempt to enjoy a pleasant family dinner to mark a special occasion, but their little ones prove to be quite a handful, making the e...
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Bodies
Feeling the heat to avoid the "dad look" for a work event, James decides to take his kids on a shopping spree. Seán Cullen makes a guest appearance.
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3
Intimacy
James and Astrid try to carve out some private moments for themselves, but their plans are constantly interrupted by the kids. At the same time, Dawn ...
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4
Truth
With Astrid off on a business trip, James faces a challenge in maintaining the Tooth Fairy tradition for their child. As he navigates the difficulties...
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5
Sick Days
Even though Astrid and James are under the weather, they must pull together to plan a birthday party for the kids. Meanwhile, Astrid realizes that Fel...
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6
Road Trip
The Berneys find themselves in a frantic scramble as they navigate a wild road trip to Manitoulin Island, battling obstacles and challenges along the ...
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7
Death
After a near-fatal experience, James and Astrid come to the important realization that they must create a death plan. This includes selecting legal gu...
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8
Space
Feeling overwhelmed by the mess of toys and belongings scattered throughout their home, James and Astrid make the decision to declutter.
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Sleep
As Astrid faces the challenge of a newborn who won’t settle down for sleep, the pressure mounts with her impending return to the office. Together wi...
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Friends
Believing that becoming a parent has strained her friendships, Astrid eagerly accepts an invitation for a playdate. Meanwhile, James strives to manage...
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3
Dignity
After a series of awkward encounters with her boss and colleagues, Astrid finds herself feeling out of place and estranged from her younger coworkers....
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4
Screen Time
With their children constantly glued to their devices, Astrid and James decide to implement a weekend ban on screens. However, things get tricky when ...
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5
Privacy
Astrid and her sister have a feeling that their mom is keeping a secret from them, so they decide to investigate. They soon discover that their mother...
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6
Fairness
Nisha is feeling overwhelmed with babysitting her grandchildren, Astrid's and Dawn's kids, and decides to step back from her role as their free caregi...
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7
Identity
When Viv, the daughter of Astrid and James, claims Indigenous heritage on a school project instead of identifying as Indian, Astrid is struck by guilt...
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8
Each Other
After Felix’s closest friend relocates, Astrid and James find themselves facing the impact of external influences on their children.
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9
Teamwork
Astrid and James soon discover that escaping their family for an evening is more challenging than they anticipated as they attempt to tackle bedtime d...
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10
Me Time
While out on an errand, Astrid enjoys a rare moment of solitude, but she knows it won't last long before the usual chaos of her home catches up with h...
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11
Money
After an unforeseen expense pushes Astrid and James beyond their budget, they find themselves needing to trim their spending. Despite the financial st...
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12
Weekends
After spending long hours at work, Astrid feels a persistent sense of missing out on precious moments with their children. Determined to change this, ...
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13
Arguments
At a breaking point, Astrid and James find themselves needing to express their mounting frustrations with each other.
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14
Expectations
As Astrid and James prepare to leave the city and their home of ten years, they reflect on their journey since moving in. As Astrid anticipates the ar...
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15
Momentum
As unexpected potential buyers plan to visit their house earlier than anticipated, Astrid and James scramble to get the kids organized for a quick cle...
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16
Parenting
Astrid and James find themselves confronted with the need to reflect on their contrasting methods of parenting as they tackle their daughter's behavio...
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Therapy
As they await Viv's evaluation results, Astrid and James grapple with how to support their potentially neurodivergent daughter. Tensions rise when Viv...
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2
Consequences
Astrid and James are excited about their complimentary box seat tickets to a Raptor’s game from Fintekölay, but they find themselves reluctant to e...
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3
Confidence
When the future World Cup Village is shut down because of goose droppings, Astrid must address the problem with the World Cup Committee. However, a di...
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4
Talking
During a dinner at an upscale restaurant, Astrid and James find it challenging to engage in conversation beyond their children. As they grapple with t...
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5
Clothes
After Felix accidentally shrinks all his clothes during his first laundry attempt, Astrid and James find themselves needing to get him an entirely new...
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6
Babysitters
Astrid and James are excited to have a night out to celebrate Astrid’s recent achievement at work. With Dawn's assistance, they manage to secure the...
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7
Spontaneity
Upon learning about Dawn's impromptu getaway to South America, Astrid feels inspired to inject some spontaneity into her own life. With a little persu...
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8
Hangover
Astrid and James wake up with pounding headaches, yearning for a peaceful day in a dark room. To enjoy some quiet time, they decide to let Felix and V...
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9
Leaving the House
Astrid grapples with the possibility that she may have passed down neurodivergent traits to her daughter, Viv. Concerned about Viv missing out on esse...
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10
Careers
Following an unforeseen shift at Gero’s, James sets out to occupy himself by repairing a malfunctioning toilet. Meanwhile, Astrid believes it's time...
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Respect
Astrid and James come to understand that they're entering a new phase as Felix begins to exhibit typical pre-teen rebellious behavior. Meanwhile, Jame...
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Recognition
Following a minor car accident involving Nisha, Astrid steps in to assist her in purchasing a new vehicle. Meanwhile, James finds that his responsibil...
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Chores
Astrid and James start to wonder if they’re raising little monsters as Felix and Viv consistently decline to help out with household chores.
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4
Feelings
Feeling sidelined by Ennis’ new friendship, James decides to join in on Ennis' dodgeball tournament. At the same time, Astrid finds it challenging t...
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Bedtime
After James discovers an old gaming console, he and Astrid try to carve out some time to enjoy it. However, their bedtime routine looms large, threate...
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Drama
Astrid starts to feel sidelined in Dawn's pregnancy due to Zinnia's involvement, leading her to suspect that Zinnia may have ulterior motives. At the ...
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Ego
Felix faces consequences for vandalizing school property, prompting his teacher, Mr. Dongall, to make James feel like he's failing as a parent. Determ...
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Memories
In a humorous mockumentary episode, Astrid comes to terms with her harsh treatment of Nisha in their teenage years and decides to make amends by plann...
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Emergencies
Faced with a family crisis while James and Astrid are tied up with their jobs, they find themselves needing to reevaluate their childcare arrangements...
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Sex
Astrid and James finally manage to snag a much-deserved evening for themselves after persuading Nisha to watch the kids overnight. However, their plan...
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Connection
As work consumes his time, James grows increasingly distant from Felix. When Felix confides a personal secret to Astrid, James crosses a line in his a...
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12
Adulthood
After finally settling his student loans, James treats himself to a luxurious chair as a celebration. However, the kids warn him that their messy anti...
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13
Sleepovers
Astrid and James are concerned that Viv might struggle to connect with others due to her quirky nature. To help her socialize, they suggest she host a...
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Growth
Astrid works to redirect Viv's attention from old-fashioned children's literature, hoping to introduce her to more contemporary options. Meanwhile, Ja...
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Consideration
In a frantic search for her phone, Astrid is determined to track it down before she loses out on a chance to win a prize from a radio station. Meanwhi...
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16
Time
Astrid and James carefully crafted an intricate summer itinerary filled with camps, activities, and work commitments, leaving just one single day wher...
