Oh Crap Parenting with Jamie Glowacki

Today we're talking about something that's been itching at me for years:We are not moving at the pace of childhood.We are expecting children to move at our pace — the adult pace, the productivity pace, the overstimulated world pace — and then wondering why behavior is exploding.In this episode, I unpack:Why childhood is inherently slowHow rushing creates behavioral problemsThe difference between micro pace (the hike) and macro pace (your life)Why “I don't have time” is showing up everywhereVelcro shoes, sippy cups, and lost life skillsWhy simplifying your words changes everythingWhy repeating yourself 50 times takes longer than slowing down onceHow cooperation increases when you match their paceThe environment → behavior connectionWhy 80/20 is the real goalHow overscheduling is stealing childhoodIf your kid is:“Not listening”Melting down constantlyMoving painfully slowStruggling with life skillsOr fighting you every morningYou may not have a discipline problem.You may have a pace problem.Childhood is slow.It is curious.It is stop-and-look-at-the-ant slow.It is puddle-jumping slow.It is shoe-tying frustration slow.And when we try to override that with adult urgency, kids respond.Slow down doesn't mean do nothing.It means simplify.It means speak less.It means meet them where they are.Try this weekend:Go on a walk.Let your child lead.Feel how uncomfortable it is.Then notice what shifts.As always — put your phone down.

In this episode, I sit down with Caitlin — mom of two, librarian, strength trainee — to unpack a question SO many women have:Do you actually need carbs to build muscle?After starting a barbell lifting program, Caitlin followed common strength advice to increase carbs… and quickly gained 15–20 pounds, much of it around her belly.So what happened?We break down:

I need to say this clearly:We are overdoing childhood.Valentine's Day has turned into full-blown production value.St. Patrick's Day requires glitter explosions.Birthdays have become competitive events.And moms are exhausted.In this episode, I unpack:Why we keep adding moreHow guilt fuels over-the-top “magic”The mental load behind holidaysWhy corporations benefit from your insecurityWhat kids actually want (hint: it's not roses)The Atlantic study on what children prioritizeWhy dopamine-driven spectacular moments backfireHow to simplify without becoming joylessWhy a happy, regulated mother sets the emotional climateHow to find your personal “vibe” againMagic is:Free playIndependenceBeing trustedBeing seenA mom who's presentShared kitchen momentsRiding bikesLearning to cookBeing regulated through hard emotionsMagic is not:Disposable decorationsDozens of rosesGoodie bagsOut-fabulousing your guiltThe antidote is simple:Simplify so you can feel magical in the mundane.Also in this episode:How I reset my own slump with disco music and a velvet catsuitWhy losing yourself in motherhood kills the vibeHow to bring “club you” back into the kitchenWhy your energy leads the houseA happy mother is the magic.Full stop.As always — put your phone down, rock on, and find your vibe.Join Over It, my new March ClassJoin Strength and Mobility Class

A mom in our community asked a question that I think a lot of parents secretly wrestle with:“Do I have to do Disney? Isn't it a right of childhood?”In this episode, I break down why the answer is no — and why we need to rethink what vacations are actually for.We talk about:Why time off from labor is a human right — but travel is notThe difference between a vacation and travelingWhy starting young matters if you want good travelersThe mental load moms carry on family tripsWhy kid-centric vacations are often a bustOverstimulation, walking, waiting, and corporate gift shopsWhy kids don't suddenly become grateful in magical environmentsHow expectations ruin vacationsWhy living for your next trip is a red flagThe connection between social media, boredom, and dissatisfactionWhy real life feels dull when your phone becomes your dopamine sourceHow to create magic in the mundaneYou are going to have the kid you have.You are going to have the spouse you have.You are going to have the life you have — just with more glitz.Vacations don't fix dissatisfaction.They amplify expectations.If you're living for your next break, it may be time to rebuild your daily life instead.As always — put your phone down and have a beautiful day.

I've been getting a lot of questions about govern, garden, guide — especially from parents worried they already messed it up.So let's clear the air.In this episode, I explain:Where the govern, garden, guide concept comes fromWhat “govern” really means in the 0–6 yearsWhy leadership (not control) creates safetyHow permissive parenting sneaks in — and why it feels goodWhy kids don't trust inconsistent boundariesWhat to do if you didn't govern earlyWhy the pendulum has to swing before it can settleHow boundaries actually work (and what they are not)Why repeating yourself erodes trustHow to stop going “psycho” as a parentWhy kids push harder when leadership is unclearHow routines, rules, and boundaries work togetherWhy it's never too late — but it will be uncomfortableThis episode is a reminder that:Parenting isn't about perfectionKids don't need you to be gentle — they need you to be steadyBoundaries aren't about control, they're about safetyAnd leadership is an act of loveYou didn't ruin your kid.But if you've been too permissive, you're going to have to get uncomfortable for a while.That's how trust gets rebuilt.As always — put your phone down, rock on, and have a beautiful day.

When kids are dramatic, hurt, angry, or emotionally flooded, our instinct is often to shut it down with logic.“It's not that bad.”“You're fine.”“Stop overreacting.”In this episode, I explain why that backfires — and why leaning in to big feelings actually helps kids regulate faster.We talk about:How kids borrow our nervous systemsWhy minimizing emotions makes them persistThe power of exaggeration and humorHow going into your child's emotional world brings them backWhy adult logic doesn't work in emotional statesThe difference between leaning in vs. matching a tantrumWhen to lean in — and when to stay calm and quietHow functional freeze shows up in parentsWhy listening to too many experts disconnects us from intuitionHow leaning in builds trust, connection, and repairThis episode is a reminder that:You don't need perfect words.You don't need a script.And you don't need to fix your child's feelings.You just need to be with them.As always — put your phone down, rock on, and have a beautiful day.

⁠Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassIf you feel exhausted, resentful, or like life is just one endless list of things to get through — this episode is for you.In this conversation, I explore why modern parents are burning out not just because life is hard — but because we're resisting the very things that make up a life.Using the Zen concept chop wood, carry water, we talk about how the mundane tasks — dinner, laundry, dishes, routines — are not problems to solve, but realities to inhabit.We cover:Why the “finish line” is a lieHow resisting daily responsibilities creates resentmentWhy hustle and optimization are making parenting worseHow creating a vibe changes everythingWhy lighting, music, ritual, and presence matter more than outcomesHow multitasking and phone use dysregulate parents and kidsWhy single-tasking calms the nervous systemHow gratitude for the basics shifts your internal stateWhy perfectionism is a nervous system issue, not a standardHow to strip away what's actually frying youThis episode is not about doing more.It's about doing less fighting with your own life.The magic isn't in the big moments.It's in the boring stitches that hold everything together.As always — rock on, put your phone down, and thank you for being here.

Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassThis episode is me saying the quiet part out loud.If you are overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, reactive, or feel like you're constantly one second away from losing your shit — this is not a discipline problem, a strategy problem, or a “try harder” problem.It's a nervous system problem.And it's everything.In this episode, I explain plainly what I've been circling around for a long time:I can't give you parenting advice if your nervous system is fried. None of it will stick.We talk about:Why your kids borrow your nervous system (and what that actually means)Why co-regulation isn't a buzzword — it's biologyHow phones and social media are the most dysregulating force in modern parentingWhy scrolling feels relaxing but actually makes things worseThe myth that regulation is a “look” or a calm voiceWhy fake calm backfires with kidsOverstimulation, clinginess, and “up your ass” behaviorWhy boredom, slowing down, and doing less actually helpsWhat happens when parents refuse to change anything but still want reliefThe difference between gentle parenting and permissive parentingWhy this all depends — and why there is no universal solutionThis isn't about being zen.You're still going to lose your patience.You're still going to yell sometimes.You're still human.This is about stripping away what's frying your system so you can show up grounded enough to handle the chaos.You are the expert on your child.I'm just offering a buffet.Take what works. Leave what doesn't.As always — rock on, put your phone down, and have a beautiful day.

In this episode, I sit down with Katherine from Moms Off the Record for an honest, unscripted conversation about how parenting changed so drastically - and why so many parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out.This isn't advice.It's not a how-to.And it's definitely not prescriptive.It's two moms from different generations trying to understand how parenting got so complicated — and how we might loosen our grip without losing our minds.We talk about:How Gen X and Millennial parenting philosophies divergedRisk aversion, safety culture, and why kids aren't allowed to fall anymorePlayground helicoptering and why kids end up “up our asses”The illusion that we can keep kids 100% safeHow fear, guilt, and surveillance culture fuel burnoutWhy boredom, discomfort, and small risks matterThe loss of creativity, independence, and communityLate-stage capitalism and hyper-individualized parentingWhy “core memories” are overrated and connection isn'tWe're not trying to solve parenting.We're trying to understand what changed - and where we still have agency.If you've ever felt like:Parenting shouldn't feel this hardYou're doing too much but don't know how to stopYou're exhausted by constant vigilanceOr you're quietly wondering if we lost the plot somewhereThis conversation is for you.As always - rock on, put your phone down, and have an awesome day.Connect with Kat: https://www.instagram.com/momsofftherecordpod/

A few weeks ago, I woke up and realized I had aged overnight — and I don't say that lightly.My skin looked dull, saggy, gray, and smushed, and it wasn't bouncing back. And while I'm committed to aging naturally, the suddenness of it stopped me in my tracks.In this episode, I walk through what actually caused it — and why it surprised me.We talk about:How sugar and higher-carb eating can show up on your face fastWhy endurance activities expose nutritional blind spotsThe difference between fueling your body and numbing itWhy women need more fat, not lessHow metabolic health affects skin, energy, and moodWhy weight is a useless metric compared to vitalityWhat changed when I returned to meat, fat, and whole foodsWhy habits built in your 30s determine how aging feels laterThis episode isn't about telling you how to eat.It's about noticing patterns, listening to your body, and understanding that after a certain point, the bill comes due — sometimes overnight.If you've felt suddenly older, more tired, or less resilient, you're not crazy.As always — put your phone down, rock on, and have an awesome day.✌

When kids start repeating political talking points, it's easy to panic — or overcorrect.In this episode, I explain why children don't belong in national politics, how political theater creates fear and powerlessness, and why teaching kids how government works matters more than teaching them what to think.We talk about:Why politics is theater — and government is the real workThe difference between indoctrination and educationWhy kids under 8–10 shouldn't carry political opinionsHow soundbite culture harms critical thinkingWhy local government is the safest, healthiest entry pointHow kids can testify, attend hearings, and be heardReal examples of children influencing legislationHow civic engagement builds confidence and agencyWhy community-level involvement heals polarizationThis episode is not about telling you what to believe.It's about slowing down, going local, and giving kids empowerment instead of fear.If your child is curious about the world — this is how you guide that curiosity responsibly.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how easy it is to fall out of love with our own lives.Not because they're bad — but because we've been conditioned to believe that if something isn't big, optimized, impressive, or “Instagram-worthy,” it doesn't count.In this episode, I talk about reclaiming joy, magic, and ownership over your own experience — especially in a world that constantly tells us someone else has the answers.We explore:How expert culture disconnects us from our intuitionWhy everyday life gets minimized in favor of “legacy” and achievementThe subtle ways fear and perfectionism keep us stuckHow unfinished ideas and self-doubt fuel phone use and numbingWhy small, imperfect creative acts can be transformationalHow whimsy, play, and making your space yours can change everythingThis episode is about remembering that:Your experience counts.Your joy matters.And loving your own life — even in the mundane, even in the mess — is not selfish.It's how we stay human.As always — rock on, have an awesome day, and put your phone down.

A new 2025 meta-analysis on parental phone use is circulating — and the term researchers are using is technoference: the way phones interfere with parent-child relationships.In this episode, we unpack what that really means, why kids and moms alike are struggling right now, and how distracted parenting — even when it's unintentional — affects children's speech, emotional regulation, and connection.We also talk about why this isn't just about kids being on devices. It's about us — how our phones pull us out of real-time connection, disrupt mirroring, and fragment our attention in ways we don't fully recognize until we step back.This is a long, honest conversation about:What technoference actually isWhy kids are showing up anxious, dysregulated, and speech-delayedHow phone use disrupts mirroring and emotional developmentWhy being “zoned out” is more harmful than being imperfectHow short-form content is impacting adult cognition tooWhy overstimulation feels like burnoutPractical, realistic ways to reduce phone interference without going all-or-nothingTools and boundaries that actually work (including bricking your phone, grayscale, and moving admin tasks off your phone)This episode is for parents who feel fried, overstimulated, and pulled in too many directions — and want their nervous system (and their family) back.No shame.No moral superiority.Just awareness, honesty, and a path forward.As always — put your phone down and rock on.

Every year, I share something called The Jar of Good — and every year it hits people right in the heart.In this episode, I break down how this simple tradition works, why it's so powerful, and how it helps kids feel truly seen. But we don't stop there. We also talk about what happens when you have multiple kids, sibling dynamics, and why a single “family jar” can sometimes backfire.We also explore a version I hadn't considered before:✨ A Jar of Good for yourself.Because parents are brutal to themselves. We remember every mistake, every raised voice — and forget all the moments we stayed regulated, showed up, or did the hard thing anyway.This episode is about training your brain to look for the good — in your kids, in your family, and in you — and writing it down so it actually sticks.What the “Jar of Good” is and how to start oneHow to adapt it for younger kids, older kids, or shorter time framesWhy individual jars often work better than a family jarA powerful classroom version that builds empathyHow this practice can shift sibling rivalryWhy parents need their own Jar of GoodThe science and psychology behind writing things downHow focusing on the good helps you stay afloat in hard seasonsThis is simple. It's free. And it works.⁠⁠Brick for Phones⁠⁠

Happy New Year, friends.This episode is a reset.In this solo episode, I'm talking about why I'm choosing alignment as my word for 2026—and why optimism, of all things, might be the bravest stance we can take right now. We're living in a world wired for negativity: doom scrolling, AI overload, hot takes, bad faith arguments, and constant outrage. Our brains are being trained to look for what's wrong.And that's a problem—especially for our kids.I share why I'm shifting my work toward more live, human-to-human connection, why I'm pulling back from AI and over-consumption of information, and why some of my offerings (like poop withholding support) now require one-on-one help. We're overloaded, skimming instead of understanding, and paying the price for it.I also talk about a moment with Pascal that stopped me in my tracks—how negativity is learned, practiced, and reinforced—and why we have to start modeling something different. Optimism isn't denial. It's not toxic positivity. It's moral courage. It's choosing to look for the good even when the world feels heavy.This episode is a reminder to slow down, reconnect to what's human, and intentionally train your brain toward hope—because hope is a muscle, and it needs practice.Put your phone down.Look for the good.Rock on.⁠

Happy New Year, friends! In this episode, I'm closing out 2025 with a big reflection on how drastically my work with parents has changed. More and more, I'm finding that parenting “strategies” don't work—not because the strategies are wrong, but because parents are too overstretched, too exhausted, and too busy to actually implement anything.I'm talking about lifestyle overwhelm, dual-income myths, overstimulation, screen dependence, boundary fatigue, kids in diapers at age nine because parents are too tired to night-train, and why younger moms are facing pressures I didn't even have language for until now. I also share what's coming in the new year—including parent interviews, in-person community vibes, online classes, and a deeper focus on helping families rebuild spaciousness, simplicity, and sanity.If you're starting the year burnt out, resentful, disorganized, or wondering how life got so loud… this episode is for you.What's Covered:

In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and brilliant food-nerd Erica Litzner—Montessori chef, former restaurant pro, and mom to a daughter navigating ARFID, autism, ADHD, and the very real fallout of modern food culture. We're talking picky eating, snacking culture, dopamine, France, the USDA, how the food industry hijacked our kids' taste buds, and why this mess is absolutely not your fault.We get into how “snack foods” were engineered to override hunger cues, why kids melt down before dinner, how blood sugar and behavior are tied together, and the radical power of feeding your kid at 3–4pm. Erica also walks through her daughter's ARFID journey—what's typical picky eating vs. when a child truly needs medical intervention.This episode is equal parts validating, infuriating, and freeing. If you've been drowning in dinner battles, snack bargaining, confusing nutrition advice, or the idea that you're somehow failing because your kid loves Goldfish—this conversation will breathe life back into your parenting.Put your phone down.Take a breath.Let's unfuck the food conversation.

In this tiny bite-sized episode, I'm sharing a moment that absolutely cracked me open: standing in my kitchen, impatiently waiting 40 seconds—FORTY SECONDS—for a mason jar to fill with water. I caught myself thinking, “Ugh, I wish I could go do something else while this fills.” And then I had to laugh because… where the hell was I going?This episode is a gentle (and slightly heartbreaking) reminder that so many of us are living in fast-forward, racing from one task to the next, missing the tiny moments that actually make up a life. I talk about overstimulation, multitasking, the endless to-do list, why kids (and dogs!) just want our presence, and why slowing down feels impossible—yet is desperately needed.If you've been rushing your days away, this one is for you. Slow down. Pet the babies—human and furry. This time won't last.What's Covered:⏳ The 40-second moment that exposed how rushed we all are

In this episode, I'm sharing the surprisingly profound parenting lessons I've learned from my dog, Maverick. From the early days of dealing with a reactive dog to becoming a more intentional leader, this episode covers why consistency matters, why your tone carries more weight than your words, and how kids—just like dogs—feel safer when you are the sturdy one in charge.I also talk about overstimulation (spoiler: it might be YOU, not the kids), why multitasking makes us lose our minds, and how something as small as your auditory environment can make or break your patience. If you've ever wondered why your child “doesn't listen,” why commands fall flat, or why the chaos feels so loud, this episode will help you reset your approach… with a little humor, a lot of honesty, and plenty of Maverick stories.What's Covered:

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest sources of stress for modern families: kids' sports and activities—especially in the 6–10 age range. Someone asked me on Instagram what I think about structured sports for this age bracket, and the truth is… I have a LOT of thoughts.We talk about what kids actually need developmentally, why free play is still crucial after age six, how overscheduling destroys family connection, and why year-round specialization is burning kids out before middle school. I also share real stories from my own life and the families I've worked with—including repetitive injuries, stressed-out kids, and parents losing themselves in the carpool hamster wheel.If you're trying to choose activities for next year, feeling pressured by travel teams, or just exhausted from the sports treadmill, this episode will help you rethink what's truly best for your kid and your family unit.What's Covered:⚽ Why structured sports under age 10 need a major rethink

In this festive (and absolutely ridiculous) episode, I'm sharing the true story of how my son Pascal found out the truth about Santa—and why I've always said I should've saved for therapy instead of college. From psychedelic mushroom folklore to reindeer pee (yes, really), to the moment Pascal asked me point-blank, “Are you Santa?” in JULY… this episode is part comedy, part chaos, and part parenting reflection.We'll talk about the right time to tell kids the truth, why some kids crumble and others shrug, how the “veil of childhood” lifts around age nine, and why the real sadness isn't about Santa at all—it's about growing up. Whether you're a Santa family, a non-Santa family, or somewhere in between, this story will make you laugh, cringe, and rethink the “big reveal.”What's Covered:

In this very birthday edition episode (yes—it's my birthday!), I'm talking about a feeling we parents try way too hard to rescue our kids from: guilt. Guilt is uncomfortable, but it's also one of the most powerful emotional teachers we have. I share a personal story about the year my son Pascal completely forgot my birthday—despite me handing him the Amazon link for the gift I wanted. Instead of smoothing it over for him, I let myself sit in my hurt… and let him sit in his guilt. And guess what? It changed him.We dive into why guilt is a crucial part of developing empathy, accountability, and behavioral change, and why moms especially need to stop burying their own feelings just to keep everyone comfortable. This one is real, raw, and honestly kind of funny—because it's my birthday, and I'm talking about boob sweat, wool bras, and why I refuse to pretend I don't want to be celebrated.What's covered:

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most common holiday parenting struggles—grandparent gifts. Every year, I see posts complaining about grandparents “going rogue,” buying the loudest toys, or ignoring wish lists altogether. But here's the thing: grandparents want to see your kids happy. They're after that moment of joy, not the perfect Amazon link.I'll share practical ways to handle the gift chaos (without losing your mind), ideas for redirecting grandparents toward experiences or smaller keepsakes, and how to educate them gently about overstimulating toys. And most importantly—we'll talk about gratitude, perspective, and remembering that more people loving your kid is always a good thing, even when it's messy.What's covered: How to handle grandparents “going rogue” with gifts Why venting online fuels frustration (and dopamine) Understanding the generational “more is better” mindset Why more people loving your kids is always a good thing Simple ways to redirect gifts toward meaning and joy

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest parenting traps—“banking behavior.” You know that thing we all do where we take our kids somewhere special, buy them a treat, and expect them to be good later? Yeah… it never works. I'll break down why kids can't “bank” good behavior, why gratitude doesn't come naturally until much later, and how to manage your own expectations (especially around the holidays).I'll also share a story about how real-life exposure—not lectures—teaches kids gratitude. From visiting soup kitchens to understanding homelessness and dementia, this one's a heartwarming reminder that service, not guilt, builds true empathy.What to expect:

Today I'm sharing a podcast that I was lucky enough to be a guest on. The information was so good I'm sharing it here. Kat and April, both seasoned parenting experts with over 15 years of experience, bring unique perspectives to the field of parenting expertise and experience. Kat emphasizes that true parenting expertise stems from practical knowledge gained from working with numerous families, valuing hands-on experience and straightforward, humorous advice, much like that of Jamie Glowacki. April, with her background in social work, shares a similar appreciation for humor and practicality, advocating for a balance between guiding and nurturing children amidst modern parenting challenges. Together, they champion an approach that prioritizes everyday enjoyment and meaningful parent-child connections over rigid, structured methods, aligning with Glowacki's emphasis on emotional intelligence and unstructured play.Timestamps:(00:02:45) "Toddler Years Made Enjoyable: Practical Parenting Solutions"(00:13:23) Parenting with Emotional Intelligence for Healthy Relationships(00:17:02) Promoting Independence Through Child Conflict Resolution(00:22:10) Encouraging Full-Body Contact Play for Children(00:25:13) Repairing Relationships Through Respectful Parenting(00:25:20) "Code Word Communication for Kids' Play"(00:35:19) Promoting Emotional Awareness and Regulation in Children(00:35:44) Embracing Emotional Authenticity in Parenting(00:43:13) Prioritizing Basic Needs for Parenting Success(00:43:14) Understanding Developmental Tantrums in Toddlers(00:46:01) Nutritious Meals for Behavioral Improvement in Children(00:53:48) Toddler Sleep Boundaries for Healthy Behavior(01:06:28) Balancing Parental Control in Busy Schedules(01:10:27) Encouraging Child-Led Play for Social Development(01:10:28) Building Strong Attachments: Parenting in Modern Times

In this episode, I'm talking about resentment—the kind that sneaks in when we keep saying yes to things we don't want to do. I share a story about my son Pascal, a pile of deer meat, and how one small “dirty yes” turned into a full-blown meltdown. (Spoiler: it wasn't really about the meat.) We'll talk about the difference between a clean yes and a dirty yes, why women struggle with boundaries, and how people-pleasing leads to quiet rage. Whether it's your partner, your kids, or your family during the holidays, this episode will help you spot resentment before it boils over—and teach you how to protect your energy without guilt.Timestamps:(00:00:32) "Deer Meat Trimming and Resentment Reflection"(00:04:22) Calm Down and Walk Away to Reflect(00:07:05) Bangs Dilemma: A Haircare Reflection(00:10:05) Clear Communication for Healthy Relationship Boundaries(00:14:27) Boundary Setting for Parenting Success

In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the biggest problems affecting us—and our kids—right now: dopamine overload. We've built a world that's too comfortable, too fast, and too easy—and it's wrecking our motivation, focus, and happiness. From snacks and screens to constant stimulation, our brains (and our kids' brains) are stuck in overdrive. I'll explain what dopamine actually is (it's not the reward—it's the motivation), why fast dopamine leads to burnout, and what we can do to slow things down. From going analog to doing hard things, this episode is your wake-up call to start craving real life again—the messy, meaningful, slow kind.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome + Maverick's barking + recording chaos

In this episode, I'm talking about something that's taken over modern parenting—the obsession with validating everything our kids do. Somewhere along the way, we started thinking we had to be front-row cheerleaders for every kick, drawing, or math problem. But here's the truth: that constant validation actually chips away at your child's confidence. I share stories from my own time coaching baseball (yes, me!) and explain why kids are better without us hovering. We'll talk about how overpraise leads to fragile self-esteem, how to shift from “good job” to meaningful feedback, and why letting your kids handle discomfort builds resilience that lasts a lifetimeTimestamps:00:00 — The “mom on her phone” parenting guilt trend02:15 — Why constant validation hurts kids' confidence05:30 — Coaching baseball and what kids do better without parents watching07:00 — Why kids need freedom to deal with discomfort and conflict09:30 — Praise effort, not outcome — the “good job” trap11:00 — What to say instead of “I'm so proud of you”13:00 — How to help kids process accomplishments through storytelling15:30 — The danger of “you made me happy” parenting language17:00 — Teaching kids emotional boundaries — your feelings aren't theirs18:00 — How to raise confident, grounded kids without overpraise19:00 — Final thoughts: you don't have to validate everything they do

In this episode, I sit down with mom and content creator Tori Winstead to talk about the parenting culture we've built—and how something as simple as snacks reveals so much about it. We unpack the rise of “snack addiction,” instant gratification, and how we've turned food (and screens) into emotional pacifiers for both kids and parents. Tori shares her viral story of quitting snacks cold turkey—and what it taught her about her kids, her boundaries, and herself. We talk dopamine, distress tolerance, gentle parenting gone sideways, and why it's okay for kids (and parents) to feel a little discomfort. This conversation connects the dots between food, tech, and the emotional overload of modern parenting—and offers a hopeful path back to simplicity, leadership, and resilience.Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction: Jamie welcomes guest mom Tori Winstead01:30 — Tori shares her story of motherhood and finding Jamie's work04:00 — How food and parenting advice became overwhelming online06:00 — The snack culture spiral: when did parenting get so hard?08:00 — Tori's “no-snack” experiment and her mom's old-school wisdom10:30 — The beach story that changed Jamie's view on food13:00 — Why modern “healthy” snacks aren't helping our kids16:00 — Emotional eating, dopamine hits, and pacifying with food19:30 — Comparing snacks to pacifiers and iPads22:00 — The instant gratification generation of parents26:00 — What happens when kids only eat ultra-processed foods30:00 — The impact of tech and overstimulation on modern moms33:00 — The cost of gentle parenting without boundaries38:00 — Why kids need to hear “life's not fair” again41:00 — Leadership vs. authoritarian parenting45:00 — Repairing relationships and breaking generational cycles52:00 — The power of letting kids feel hunger and discomfort54:00 — “Microdosing suffering” to build resilience in kids56:00 — Final reflections on raising kids who can deal58:00 — Jamie's wrap-up: “Rock on, and put your phone down.”Connect with Tori on Instagram

In this episode, I'm calling out the biggest myth of the holiday season—that you can make magic or “craft core memories” for your kids. You can't. What your child remembers isn't the matching pajamas or perfect tree—it's how they felt. I'll share stories from my own childhood (poverty, oranges, and pancake dinners), and how those simple, cozy moments turned into the most meaningful memories of all. We'll talk about letting go of consumer pressure, shopping secondhand, teaching gratitude the real way, and surviving family dinners without losing your mind. This episode is your permission slip to slow down, simplify, and remember that love—not stuff—is what your kids will carry forever.

In this episode, I'm diving into why dinner has become so overcomplicated—and how you can stop worrying about it. Somewhere between Pinterest recipes, wellness trends, and the “eat the rainbow” movement, we've lost sight of what feeding a family actually means. I'll walk you through my recent food experiment (yes, it involves potatoes, rice, and butter), what I learned about nutrition tracking, and why simple meals—like what we ate in the 70s—are often the healthiest. We'll talk macros, metabolism, and why variety isn't always your friend. If you're tired of feeling guilty about dinner or burnt out from trying to make it “interesting,” this episode will remind you that food doesn't have to be complicated to be good.Timestamps:00:00 — Jamie's late-day recording + dog chaos 02:15 — Why dinner has become way too complicated05:00 — The myth of needing “new” meals every night07:30 — Jamie's food experiment: meat, fat, and glucose balance10:45 — How overcomplicating food wrecks our sanity14:00 — Simple 1970s-style plates: protein, starch, veg17:15 — Why the government ruined dinner in the 1980s (hello, food pyramid)21:00 — Eat local and seasonal — not imported “superfoods”26:45 — Tracking macros, understanding fat and carbs for real life30:15 — The shocking truth about how simple meals hit your nutritional needs35:00 — Why ditching variety might be the key to better health39:00 — Final thoughts: food, family, and making life easier again41:00 — Jamie's sign-off: “Put your phone down.”

In this bite-sized Oh Crap with Jamie episode, I'm sharing my favorite new year mindset shift: the 26 Before 26 Challenge—a simple way to wrap up the year with intention, calm, and a sense of control. We'll talk about why “being in control” isn't the dirty word it's made out to be, how to reclaim your power in parenting and life, and what it really means to lead your home with sturdiness, decisiveness, and grace.From redefining “control” to finishing the year with lightness instead of chaos, this one's a mix of reflection, encouragement, and practical wisdom for every parent who's ready to stop feeling like life's just happening to them.Timestamps:00:00 — The “26 Before 26” Challenge explained02:45 — Picking your guiding words for the new year06:30 — Why feeling “in control” isn't a bad thing09:15 — Redefining control: potency, leadership, and decisiveness13:00 — How this mindset shift impacts parenting15:45 — The power of finishing the year light and intentional⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee⁠Brick for Phones⁠

In this episode, I'm talking about one of those behaviors that makes every parent's blood boil—spitting—and what it really means when your kid does it. Whether it's silly toddler raspberries or full-on disrespect, spitting (and other physical behaviors like hitting, biting, and jumping on furniture) are never random. I'll walk you through how to identify what's underneath the behavior—attention-seeking, anger, sensory needs, or boundary-testing—and what to actually do about it. From setting consistent limits to adding more physical play and heavy work, this one's packed with practical, no-BS tools to get your sanity back and your kid regulated.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome + Jamie's tech fails & cashmere sweater story02:00 — Hair disasters & leaning into imperfection04:15 — What we're really talking about today: spitting06:00 — The different types of spitting (silly, reactionary, disrespectful)08:45 — Why spitting feels so triggering to parents10:15 — Breaking down the reasons kids spit12:30 — Getting a reaction vs. attention-seeking vs. sensory needs17:00 — Disrespectful spitting and boundary breakdowns20:30 — How to identify patterns in behavior (time, place, people)25:45 — Understanding sensory needs and emotional release29:00 — The importance of physical outlets (heavy work, movement)33:30 — How to respond: overreacting vs. calm consistency37:15 — Setting limits & consequences without over-processing emotions42:00 — Addressing the need before the consequence44:15 — Why kids need more physical exertion than schools allow48:00 — Final thoughts + Jamie's classic “put your phone down” sign-off⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee⁠Brick for Phones⁠

In this reflective Oh Crap with Jamie episode, Jamie shares a heartfelt reminder that this is all we get. From hiking challenges to motherhood moments to the stories that shape our lives, she explores why we make things harder than they need to be—and how to shift toward ease, presence, and joy.Jamie opens up about the lessons she learned from her mom's passing, the power of simplicity, and the importance of finding meaning in everyday life. This is your permission to slow down, breathe, and make life just a little easier.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome + Jamie's hiking challenge01:00 — The power of “What if it were easy?”03:00 — Making life harder than it needs to be04:30 — Reflections on her mom's passing06:45 — “This is all we get”: the fleeting nature of human experience08:30 — Choosing your “shit sandwiches” wisely10:30 — Are you living the life you actually want?13:45 — Finding meaning through presence and aging⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee⁠Brick for Phones⁠

In this episode, I sit down with Ali Stalwood, known as Wildly Ginger on Instagram, to talk about something every parent craves but struggles to find — community. After moving back home to Pennsylvania, Ali realized that waiting for a “village” wasn't working… so she built one. What started as a simple dinner rotation between families turned into a thriving support system built on shared meals, honesty, and a “work it out” mindset. We dive into how she and her friends created sustainable connection (without perfection), what it really takes to show up for each other, and how to get comfortable being seen — mess and all. If you've ever wished for more help, more laughter, or just a friend who'll fold laundry with you, this episode will remind you that it's not too late to build your own village.Timestamps:(00:05:38) Joyful Connections Through Weekly Shared Meals(00:12:31) Collaborative Cooking Schedule Promotes Community Bonding(00:18:20) Fostering Community Engagement Through Inclusive Parenting(00:21:20) Community-Centered Five-Dollar Backyard Celebrations(00:25:06) Bonding Through Shared Household Chores(00:31:45) Community Connection through Shared Religious Values(00:38:08) Embracing Imperfections for Stronger Community Bonds(00:40:37) Fostering Genuine Support Through Offering HelpConnect with Ali: https://www.instagram.com/wildly_ginger/⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee⁠Brick for Phones⁠

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm talking about something that's been bugging me for a while—how we've forgotten that our kids and our homes are actually our jobs. Somewhere along the line, we started treating family life like an afterthought—whatever scraps of energy we have left after work, errands, and endless to-dos. But what if we reframed it? What if we treated home and family like the meaningful, skillful work it is? In this episode, I share the mindset shift that completely changed how I approach my own home, why exhaustion isn't always inevitable, and how to apply your leadership and management skills to the family front. Whether you work outside the home, stay home full-time, or juggle both, this is your reminder that running a household takes intention, not perfection—and when you treat it like a job you love, everything gets lighter.Timestamps:(00:02:42) "Parenting: A Daily Marathon of Demands"(00:09:24) Applying Leadership Skills in Family Life(00:11:18) Parenting Challenges: Juggling Boundaries and Responsibilities⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee⁠Brick for Phones⁠

In this episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest modern parenting struggles—how to feed your family real food without cooking every single night. It's not about meal plans or Pinterest-perfect prep days—it's about creating systems that work in real life. I'm sharing how to think like our grandmothers did: stretch meals, simplify ingredients, and ditch the guilt around not being a “foodie.” You'll learn how to make dinner easier through batch cooking basics, simple proteins, freezing tricks, and realistic expectations. We'll also talk about picky eating, the generational gap in cooking skills, and why nourishing your family doesn't mean you have to spend your entire weekend in the kitchen. This one's part tough love, part practical guidance—and 100% permission to simplify.Timestamps:(00:06:51) Nourishing Meals: Moms' Impact on Family Health(00:11:33) Nutritious Choices: Reversing Health Decline Through Food(00:13:54) Efficient Meal Planning with Batch Cooking(00:17:30) Versatile Meal Planning with Roasted Chicken(00:18:39) Balanced Meal Prep with Basic Ingredients(00:21:30) Spicing Up Meals for Variety and Satisfaction(00:34:03) Nutrition-Based Boundaries for Picky Eating Prevention(00:39:34) Mealtime Strategies for Picky EatersEpisode 94Join my newsletter list!⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠TherapeeBrick for Phones

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm tackling a big one—what I call tiny dictators. You know the type: the kid who decides who sits where, who can talk, or which parent is “allowed” in the bathroom. When I hear a parent say, “My child won't let me…,” I know we're already in trouble. Kids are hardwired to want control, but when we hand over the wheel, it makes them feel unsafe and chaotic. In this episode, I'll walk you through why “keeping the peace” by giving in always backfires, how to reclaim your authority (without guilt), and why chores—not choices—are the secret to helping kids feel capable and connected. If you've got a little boss running your household, this is your permission slip to take back control—lovingly, firmly, and today.Timestamps:(00:00:00) Preventing Children from Becoming Tiny Dictators(00:00:47) Preventing Household Disruptions: Establishing Parental Authority(00:05:06) Empowering Children Through Setting Boundaries⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠TherapeeBrick for Phones

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting—the toddler tantrum. What's developmentally normal? What's not? And why do some kids melt down over a peeled banana while others roll with it? I'm walking you through the four big triggers that cause tantrums (hungry, tired, overstimulated, and loss of control) and which of those you can actually do something about. From the truth about “hangry” kids and snack culture, to overtired toddlers, overstimulation, and the importance of autonomy, I'll help you build a strong foundation for the zero-to-six years. Because when you get these four things right, you don't just prevent tantrums—you create a calmer, more connected home.Timestamps:(00:00:47) Identifying Triggers and Responses to Emotional Outbursts(00:11:56) Nourishing Snacks for Children's Well-Being(00:14:57) Early Bedtime Impacts Child's Cognitive Development(00:21:18) Preventing Overstimulation Through Calm Environments(00:26:25) Soul-Nourishing Activities for Parents⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm sharing some simple solutions for those middle-of-the-night kid struggles—growing pains, restless legs, and even the start of night terrors. We've all been there: your child is finally drifting off and suddenly their legs are twitching, cramping, or they're up screaming in pain. I'll walk you through what might be going on (from magnesium loss to plain old overtiredness), and the easy remedies that have worked wonders in my own home. From magnesium sprays and chamomile tinctures to Calms Forte and Rescue Remedy, these are gentle, safe supports that can help your child settle and finally get some rest. Because let's be real—a good night's sleep for them means a good night's sleep for you, too.Timestamps:(00:01:40) Essential Magnesium Supplementation for Children(00:04:36) Magnesium Deficiency and Restless Legs in Kids(00:05:23) Calming Herbal Remedies for Children's RelaxationRollon Magnesium: https://a.co/d/daovH2FChamomille Tincture: https://a.co/d/iATjCEYRescue Remedy: https://a.co/d/2Gl4FAk⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

This week I'm diving into a hot-button October topic: Halloween candy, picky eating, and the myth that food is “neutral.” Everywhere I look, I see advice about making candy an everyday side dish so kids won't care about it come Halloween. And you guys—I can't even. Candy is supposed to be a big deal! It's a treat, not dinner. In this episode, I unpack why serving candy at every meal backfires, how processed “snacky snacks” set kids up for picky eating, and why nourishing food matters way more than organic labels or Instagram trends. Plus, I'm giving you permission to bow out of Halloween (or any tradition) if it doesn't bring you joy. This one's part rant, part reality check, and hopefully a big exhale for parents who feel stuck in the food wars.Timestamps:(00:01:58) Navigating Halloween Candy Consumption with Picky Eaters(00:03:12) The Dangers of Making Food Neutral(00:07:38) Nutritional Value Beyond Organic Labeling(00:11:34) Empowering Children to Make Informed Food Choices(00:17:33) Whipped Cream Brand Fixation in Children(00:20:58) Parenting Challenges: Navigating Social Media Pressures⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm talking about one of the most sanity-sucking habits kids have: interrupting. You know the drill—you finally sit down for a conversation with another adult, and boom, your kid is right there, cutting in with something that definitely could have waited. I'll share why letting kids constantly interrupt actually creates clingy behavior, how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and the simple little trick I taught Pascal when he was three that he still remembers at nineteen. Spoiler: it'll save your sanity, help you finish a sentence, and make people think you're raising the politest kid on the block.Timestamps:(00:00:39) Respectfully Managing Child Interruptions in Conversations(00:00:39) Teaching Respectful Interruption Etiquette to Children(00:04:06) Respecting Turn-Taking: Child's Arm Signal Method⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this episode, I'm unpacking something I've been seeing everywhere lately: the rush to slap a diagnosis on our kids when it might actually just be temperament. Don't get me wrong—diagnoses can be life-changing and absolutely necessary. But not every shy kid is “on the spectrum,” not every focused moment is “ADHD hyperfocus,” and not every earworm means your brain is broken. I'm breaking down the four classic temperaments, what research says about temperament vs. personality, and how parenting mismatches (your temperament vs. your child's) can make things look “off” when they're really not. This one is part rant, part reality check, and 100% a call to give our kids room to be who they are—without rushing to pathologize them.Timestamps:(00:01:02) Temperament-based Understanding of Children's Behaviors(00:13:19) Innate Traits vs. Environmental Influence in Children(00:19:39) Understanding Children's Temperamental Traits for Parenting(00:20:49) Mood Mismatch Impacts on Parent-Child Interactions(00:21:18) Temperament Clash: Parent-Child Relationship Dynamics(00:27:21) Temperament Alignment for Parent-Child Harmony(00:40:29) Temperament Balancing for Social Harmony and Connection⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm tackling two parenting habits that need to go: asking your toddler why they did something, and thinking co-regulation “isn't working.” Spoiler—your toddler doesn't know why they hit their sibling or why they won't poop on the potty, and expecting them to explain just sets you both up for frustration. And co-regulation? It's not a trick to stop tantrums—it's you staying calm in the middle of their chaos. That's it. No scripts, no magic code, no perfect outcome. Just you modeling regulation while they borrow your vibe (or not). This is your reminder to drop the “why” questions, stop looking for the magic phrase, and keep showing up as the steady leader your kid needs.Timestamps:(00:00:44) Understanding Toddler Behavior Through Interpretation(00:01:28) Toddler Communication: Understanding Cognitive Limitations(00:03:20) Calm Parenting Approach for Co-Regulation⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

This week I sat down with Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood and author of the brand-new book by the same name, to talk all things toddlers—the good, the messy, and the meltdown-y. We dug into why parents tie their worth to behavior, how “gentle parenting” often slips into permissiveness, and why connection isn't a checklist, it's a feeling. Devon shared her “recipe for effective discipline” (connection, limits, follow-through, teaching skills), plus we got real about decoding behavior, calling out the elephant in the room, and saying the obvious things our kids actually need to hear. This one's a must-listen for anyone in the toddler trenches.Timstamps:(00:05:30) Understanding Toddler Communication through Behavior(00:06:05) Decoding Toddler Behavior for Parental Connection(00:06:42) Decoding Children's Actions for Emotional Understanding(00:20:10) Emotional Connection in Effective Parenting Strategies(00:20:50) Emphasizing Effective Discipline through Connection and Limits(00:23:10) Verbal Communication for Children's Emotional Expression(00:35:49) Flexible Potty Training Timelines Based on Child's Development(00:37:56) Decoding Children's Behavior in ParentingDevon's Instagram⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most common—and misunderstood—potty training struggles: poop withholding. This isn't your kid being stubborn or “doing it on purpose.” Withholding is a muscular reaction to anxiety, and right now, it's the majority of the work I do with families. I'll break down the signs to watch for (from smearing to requesting a diaper), why so many specialists and pediatricians get this wrong, and how withholding connects to constipation, pee accidents, and even nervous system overload. If your child is holding poop, asking for a diaper, or flat-out terrified of the potty, this episode is for you. Let's get clear on what's really happening—and how to fix it.Timestamps:(00:07:16) Behavioral Signs of Poop Withholding in Children(00:09:29) Anxiety-Driven Poop Withholding in Children(00:13:13) Significance of Poop Withholding Misunderstanding(00:15:49) Miralax Treatment for Pediatric Poop Withholding⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest mistakes I see parents making right now: over-processing our kids' emotions. Somewhere along the line, “validate their feelings” turned into full-on therapy sessions every time your toddler cried about the blue cup. And guys, that's not helping them—it's drowning everyone. I'll break down the difference between validating and over-processing, why saying “you make me…” is so damaging, and how dumping our emotional baggage on our kids leads to anxious, people-pleasing teens. This one is a mix of tough love and practical advice so you can stop spiraling in the quicksand of feelings and get back to leading with clarity.Timestamps:(00:02:30) Empowering Children to Manage their Emotions(00:04:50) Balancing Toddler Emotions for Healthy Development(00:07:45) Emotional Resilience in Parenting Approach(00:12:34) Parental Model of Emotional Language in Children(00:17:58) Emotional Burden on Children: Impact and PreventionPrevious Episode Mentioned: EP 174: Tiny dictators ⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm tackling one of the biggest potty training mistakes I see right now: “trying” to potty train. And by trying, I don't mean giving it an honest go—I mean sampling it here and there, doing it only on weekends, or half-committing and hoping your kid magically figures it out. Spoiler: that just sends mixed messages and sets everyone up for frustration. Potty training, like learning to read, takes consistency and commitment. In this episode, I'm breaking down why “there is no try” (yep, straight out of Yoda's playbook), what happens when you wait until you're up against a deadline, and why you're better off not starting at all than dabbling. If you've been dipping a toe into potty training instead of diving in, this one's your loving reality check.Timestamps:(00:04:27) Immersive Approach to Potty Training Success(00:05:52) Consistent Support for Successful Potty Training(00:10:07) Committed and Consistent Potty Training Approach⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

This week, I sat down with Andreina Diaz, mom of two, PhD student, and researcher behind Toddler TV Trap, to talk about one of the hottest (and most controversial) topics in parenting right now: screen time and autism. Andreina's work looks at how highly stimulating shows like Cocomelon and Ms. Rachel may be impacting kids' brains, what new research is showing about subtypes of autism, and why reducing or removing screens has led to jaw-dropping changes for some families. We dive into the difference between passive vs. active screen time, what counts as “healthy” screen use, and how to rethink the way we're using devices in our homes. This one is equal parts eye-opening, challenging, and also full of hope. I promise, it's a conversation worth listening to.Timestamps:(00:13:08) "Toddler TV Trap: Impact on Social Development"(00:18:41) Overstimulation Prevention through Alternative Activities for Children(00:19:11) Debate on Screen Time Impact on Autism(00:24:52) Link Between Screen Time and Autism Symptoms(00:29:36) Interactive vs. Passive Screen Time Effects(00:32:35) Active Creation for Holistic Child Development(00:42:12) Enhancing Child Development Through Active Screen Time(00:42:34) Optimizing Screen Time for Child Development(00:46:44) Interactive Alternatives to Reduce Screen TimeConnect with Andreina:https://www.instagram.com/toddlertvtrap/⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this bite-sized nugget, I'm giving you permission to stop overthinking food—especially when it comes to toddlers. If you've been stressing about cooking full dinners every night, fighting over veggies, or wondering if your kid is “eating enough,” this one's for you. I'm breaking down why toddlers eat like snakes (yep, in bursts, not evenly), why small portions and variety work better than giant scoops, and why it's less about complicated recipes and more about balancing fat, protein, and carbs. Snack plates, mini meals, kid charcuterie—call it what you want, but the point is: keep it simple, keep it nourishing, and stop making dinnertime a battle.Timestamps:(00:00:31) Idyllic Bungalow Colony Gathering in New York(00:05:24) Reviving Genuine Curiosity through Conversation(00:08:01) Authentic Engagement for Strong Community Bonds⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee

In this episode, I'm taking a hard look at the way we've built our lives—and how so much of it just doesn't leave room for kids to actually be kids. Between work schedules, overstuffed calendars, and the pressure to check off milestones like it's a parenting to-do list, we're burning out while expecting our little ones to perform like mini adults. I'm talking about why parenting is a long game (not a quick fix), why connection can't be squeezed into 15 minutes on the checklist, and how to bring back the heart of the home—yes, even if that means starting a full-on “kitchen rebellion.” This one's a mix of tough love, personal reflection, and a big reminder to slow the hell down and make room for what really matters.Timestamps:(00:01:35) Embracing Simplicity in Parenting(00:13:02) Parenting as a Lifelong Development Journey(00:16:41) Nurturing Genuine Connection Through Quality Time(00:21:17) Balancing Parenting and Work: Prioritizing Connection(00:29:43) Nurturing Environment and Connection in Parenting(00:30:42) Building Genuine Connection for Child's Thriving⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paleovalley Protein Sticks⁠⁠Therapee