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On this episode of Childproof: Parasocial Parenting we discuss mushroom allergies, mascots that are not in any way shape or form mascots but Gwenna nicknames everything inappropriately, and how toddlers and teenagers are alike but different. Also we discuss how gentle parenting doesn't mean never being mean. It just means being mean with purpose and intent and realizing that your kids can be mad even if you're being gentle. This week's mascot is the weird leaf bowl apparently common in Germany. Germany, sound off…is this yours? Is there one of these sitting in your home somewhere? Are you German or of German heritage? We need to know. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The start of summer means more kids everywhere. If your kids aren't in school yet you have no sympathy. We understand. But ours are home and we love them very much and miss quiet things and alone time. Two things can be true. This episode we talk about acceptable risks, overprotecting, sticker books, a dog dressed as a butterfly, and projects and assignments neither Tori nor Gwenna have done. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Childproof's Parasocial Parenting we're talking about uniforms for motherhood (Spoiler: There isn't one.), Gwenna's pathological demand avoidance about a webtoon, Mom RBF, realistic expectations of becoming an adult, planning for the near future and letting forever take care of itself. If you'd like to influence us email us at childproofmail@gmail.com We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tori and Gwenna are very much enjoying and appreciating all of your emails and comments; keep them coming and we'll keep this going. Also, watch The Amazing Digital Circus and then try to convince Gwenna to watch too. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Childproof is changing for the better because it will now include more of all of you! We have always loved hearing from all of you and reading your emails. We want to hear from you more now than ever. It's not like every episode is going to be an email roundup, it's more like an extension of the virtual village and we are so excited to share more than our own thoughts. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Get your copy of Gwenna's new book Find The Amazing Digital Circus Here Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yet another episode sponsored in part by MacMillan Audio because they produced Gwenna's latest book, Thinky Thoughts All Grown Up & Still Just as Confused. You can listen to the full version come April 14th but for now, please enjoy just one more essay. This one is road rage and involves bricks, land boats, cloud-haired women in sensible shoes, and the root of a good chunk of Gwenna's car-based anxiety. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Preorder Gwenna's new book Get a free cookbook of bonus recipes inspired by Thinky Thoughts. Free with proof of preorder! Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode of Childproof is sponsored in part by MacMillan Audio. Gwenna's new book Thinky Thoughts hits shelves April 14th and MacMillan Audio produced her audiobook. Gwenna will read her own book to you. And you get a sample here on Childproof. Enjoy this complete essay Creamed Corn from Thinky Thoughts: All Grown Up & Still Just as Confused. Is creamed corn a thinly veiled reference to grown up times? No, it's a blatant reference to that time Gwenna though she could make creamed corn with cream of celery soup. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Preorder Gwenna's new book Get a free cookbook of bonus recipes inspired by Thinky Thoughts. Free with proof of preorder! Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for another round of enjoying our mutual parasocial relationships with our listeners! We've asked you questions. You've answered them. We're reading some of them. And then using your answers to explore tangents that may or may not have anything to do with anything. At the end of every episode we invite you to email us with questions, suggestions, or things we should know. We shamelessly turn that into episodes. Want to be a part. Email us. We might shamelessly turn it into an episode. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Get a free cookbook of bonus recipes inspired by Thinky Thoughts. Free with proof of preorder! Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a pause. And a break. And a distinct lack of explaining ourselves. And another break. We're back. This time with an explanation of exactly what happened. The winds of change are blowing and we're excited to see where they take us all! We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Childproof Gwenna and Tori discuss things. Okay, full disclosure for the seventeen people that read notes and descriptions, we recorded this and then Oklahoma and Kentucky both exploded with influenza. Everyone was sick. Stuff got paused while we all healed. It was rough. No one had any fun. Show notes didn't get written and by the time they got back to it Gwenna, who writes the descriptions forgot what we talked about and Tori, who edits the episodes cannot be trusted to write descriptions. So now you know this is a podcast hosted and run by two people who have no idea what they are doing and should be better at this by now. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tori only thought they were losing it. Their snow continues and we decided to scour the internet for what they are saying about parents in the media. Did you know Warren Buffett was a gentle parent? Who knew? And then we spend most of the rest of the episode being very millennial and complaining about a Buzzfeed article. It's not so much complaining as pointing out how it's wrong a bunch. So like I said, being very millennial about it. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White people talking about the weather, weird Barbies, transmogrifying spoons, fork licking, crutches, clutter, hoarding, and lying. Somehow that's all in this episode. Tori and Gwenna have gone stir crazy I. The ale of the winter storm that swept the nation and this episode is the proof of that. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January is still here. Because it won't leave. Why won't it leave? Why does every January seem to last five years? On this episode of childproof Gwenna and Tori discuss snow days and library perks. Art contests and alarm clocks. But mostly we just keeping waiting for January to be done. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Preorder Gwenna's new book Click here to find the ice cream ball Gwenna mentioned Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Okay yes fine. We admit it. Sometimes we make meals our whole families enjoy and sometimes we make five different dishes, one for each human in the house. We do it because we can. Because it's not that hard. Because not every moment needs to be a teachable one. And sometimes just getting dinner down their gullet is worth not fighting an entire war over a dang pea. We also admit a whole bunch of other stuff. Like how much more therapy we need and how we can't take complements on this episode of Childproof. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other show Founded Find Gwenna's books here: Field Guide to Responsive Parenting Soul's Guide to the After Death Thinky Thoughts Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new year is always ripe with promise of change. But these changes were inevitable. On this episode of Childproof we're talking books, baby fever (no neither of us are having more babies, relax) and how to handle body acceptance and changes to our bodies without making a negative change. Framing self improvement as just that. Improvement. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Click here to find: The Bird The Bees and The Elephant In The Room Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a wonderful holiday break. We are spirited out though and looking forward to our spawn going and hanging out with other folks for a hot second. From grinning and bearing our kids' tastes in media to when you're forced to take your own parenting advice FOR yourself, returning to routine is important and this episode of Childproof really hammers that down. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Preorder Gwenna's new book Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Find Gwennas's novella, The Soul's Guide to the After Death here Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the episode that isn't an episode but is made of parts of all the other episodes that were episodes even if they were weird episodes. A full episode of minisodes? Anyway Gwenna and Tori are spending their holiday with their family and will have plenty to talk about after the break. Please enjoy this montage of our favorite clips and moments. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Preorder Gwenna's new book Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast
It's another preshow preview. And a montage. Who doesn't love a montage? Yes we did one of these but we aren't very good at planning and this one isn't the same as the one a few months ago. Our Patrons and paid subscribers get these little treats served to them every week. It's basically a FaceTime between Tori and I. We typically have to explain that folks should lower there expectation for what their getting in exchange for their support. But we don't have to disclaimer that this time. You can see for yourself. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Preorder Gwenna's new book Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check out our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast
Winter break is upon us in the northern hemisphere. (Happy summer to our Southern Hemisphere listeners) We've got holidays and school breaks and kids everywhere. With so much to do there's still somehow room for boredom. This podcast episode is full of boredom busters of all variety to not just survive the break but to thrive, enjoy your time, and keep everyone happily busy. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Preorder Gwenna's new book Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time when we read your emails and chat. Gwenna and Tori have been asking listeners to share their favorite Christmas, holiday, and winter memories with us. For this email round up we share a selection of the hundreds of stories we received. We want to hear from you! Do you have questions, comments, jokes, or anything else you want us to know? Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com Join our Patreon for pre-show bonus content Preorder Gwenna's new book Video version of Childproof available on Youtube Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast
Spooky season has begun which means many of us are beginning to shop for Halloween costumes. Unless you're like tori in which case you've got weeks until you have to worry about it. Mood, honestly. This episode we discuss how Halloween costumes trigger Gwenna's childhood trauma, how to help your kid deal with comparisons, overcompensating, and projecting. (Okay well, the projecting this is mostly on the parents but it makes sense in the episode. Descriptions are hard, mmkay?) We want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on Halloween costumes and/or what was your best costume ever? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.com Pre-order Gwenna's new book (It helps a lot with the whole projecting your trauma thing, I promise.) Be sure to check out our other fantastic podcast and other titles from Airwave Media: Founded Bibliophage Childproof is a part of the Airwave Media network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast
Human beings are sort of built to complain. It helps us regulate, it can make us feel better, and it sometimes helps us work out a solution to whatever we're complaining about. But there's a limit to everything and the limit for complaining is pretty low. When you get stuck in a complain chain, it can feel impossible to get out of that negative cycle of thinking. How do you break yourself and your kids out of a complain chain so you can focus on finding solutions instead of just whining about them? On this episode of Childproof, we discuss ways to acknowledge without dismissing and complain without whining. We want to hear from you. Have some good news or complaints to share? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.comSubscribe for preshow bonus contentPreorder Gwenna's new book, Thinky ThoughtsBe sure to check out our other shows:FoundedBibliophage
Part of parenting is realizing you'll almost never get to complete a sentence. Or a thought. At least during certain ages and stages. Constant interruptions, whether your kids meant to or not. They are just little distraction machines and can't always help it. Luckily Tori and Gwenna are easily distracted by everything. Including their own podcast. This episode is a bit of a mixed bag covering all those loose ends we left dangling in previous episodes. Stinking timer always interrupting us. (Spoiler alert, the timer interrupts us again.)We want to hear from you! Let us know how you handle interrupting, what type of Childproof episode is your favorite and/or anything else you want to share: childproofmail@gmail.comGet more bones: https://www.bonescoffee.com/CHILDPROOFPreorder Gwenna's New Book (On PreOrder Sale Sept 3-5 with code PREORDER only at Barnes and Noble)Subscribe for bonus preshow contentBe sure to check out our other shows:BibliophageFounded
It's back to school season and that means it's time to talk a lot about going back to school. On this episode of Childproof, we tackle that it's alright to feel relieved that these kids are not going to be in your house all dang day. We discuss how various communities support us and our kids. And then we tackle phone bans and why we don't think that's the issue to the problem. Or even the problem with need to be addressing. We want to hear from you! How do you feel about back to school season? What are your opinions on phone bans? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.comMental health resources:https://www.nami.org/therapyden.comSubscribe for pre-show bonus contentBe sure to check out the other shows from Pleasant Phantom Productions:FoundedBibliophage
What's in a name? Turns out we've been debating that for a hot second. On the heels of a Wall Street Journal piece comparing “Gentle Parenting” with “FAFO Parenting” Tori and Gwenna discuss the difference (Is there one? *shrug*)They also discuss some visual and production changes upcoming for Childproof as the podcast enters its next era. Ever wondered why Childproof parted ways with our old production company? This is the episode they spill the tea.For more information on Gentle Parenting, no matter what you call it, check out Gwenna's Book Subscribe for Bonus Pre-Show ContentWe want to hear from you, what labels feel best for your style of parenting? How do you feel about "FAFO parenting"? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.comBe sure to check out the other shows from Pleasant Phantom Productions:FoundedBibliophage
If I've said it once I've said it a hundred times… we all have phrases that are said in repeat. And things our kids will VOW never to say to their own progeny (they probably will but in a different way but whatever, you can be right, kid.) Ultimately, repetition is how humans learn. And she children are just humans in beta mode, we repeat ourselves. Kids are people who aren't good at being people yet so we have to say the same things over and over again. Our job is not to raise good kids but to raise good adults which means we spend a lot of time repetitively repeating ideas. (See what I did there.). This episode of Childproof we discuss the mantras in our house on repeat. Here's that Feelings Wheel we mentionedWe want to hear from you, what are your mom mantras or just mantras you use in general? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.com Subscribe for bonus Pre-Show contentBe sure to check out the other shows from Pleasant Phantom Productions:BibliophageFounded
It's finally here. The announcement we've been teasing. The news we've been itching to share. The thing we've been working on for months. Two brand new podcasts from the Pleasant Phantom Network: Founded by Tori Phantom and Bibliophage from Gwenna Laithland. To introduce you to both ideas, this episode of Childproof is basically a three-for-one special as we examine Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson, a historical fiction book set in 1776 Boston. We'll tackle if pre-reading a book for your kid is censorship. We'll tackle the history. We'll tackle the narrative. Subscribe to ChildproofTrailers for both new podcasts are here:FoundedBibliophageFind our new shows on Youtube:BibliophageFoundedAnd don't worry, Childproof will still be dropping new episodes every Wednesday.We want to hear from you! Do you preread books before letting your kids read them? What are your qualifications? What are you excited to hear about on Bibliophage and Founded? Email us: childproofmail@gmail.com
Nostalgia always hits different. It's even weirder when you start sharing the staples of your past with the next generation. Does Ferngully still hold up? (Spoiler: Tim Curry always holds up.) In this episode of Childproof, Tori and Gwenna discuss how much of our childhoods translate well to our children's. From TV shows to movies, playground games to books, we tackle the “Accepted not acceptable” duality of the 80s, 90s, and even parts of the 2000s nostalgia.We want to hear from you! Share your favorite pieces of nostalgia, email us: childproofmail@gmail.comLinks:Subscribe to ChildproofMerchThe Soul's Guide to the After DeathPreorder Thinky ThoughtsAlso - for those of you who are really into reading captions, please know we have a big announcement coming up. Stay tuned.
Today - you may have heard about the boy who ordered 70,000 lollipops on Amazon. A reminder for parents to childproof devices to protect your accounts from plundering toddlers! Also, the stakes are higher now when renting a car. There's a new inspection practice you must be aware of to protect your wallet. Childproof your devices: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Car Rental Warning: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Prevent This $4,000 Oopsie From Happening to You Budgeting Basics: What You Need To Know To Get Started Free Budget Worksheet: The CLARK Method to Create a Monthly Budget Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances How Long Should I Save Pictures of My Car Rental? How Can I Fight an Unfair Rental Car Charge? New Report: Best and Worst Car Rental Companies in America Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips How To Get a Free Credit Report The Best International Phone Plans TALK2ME 25 ULTRA MINI Portable PoC Walkie-Talkie Set Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We know we have to let our kids mess up. We have to let them learn. Sometimes we have to let them learn the hard way. They mess up and they have to find out. This episode of Childproof covers just what it takes when we have to take a step back and let our kids find out.Disclaimer: Sensitive viewers & listeners take note, death, dying, grieving, pet loss, family loss, and funerals are mentioned and discussed in this episode. Merch: Click HereYoutube: Click HereBe sure to check out Tori's YouTube series on The Founding Father's and pick up Gwenna's new book, The Soul's Guide to the After Death everywhere you buy your favorite books online.We want to hear from you! Email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com
Your kid is sick. Is it time for an ice pack and a nap? Or is it doctor time? When do you give Tylenol? Is Motrin safe for babies? Did I do something that got my kid lice? What do you mean my kid can't wear their coat in their car seat? Parents hit up Google a lot. This episode of Childproof dives a little deeper and provides real-time parenting insight to some of the most common reasons parents find themselves in Dr. Google's waiting room. Want to hear from actual doctors on some of this? Check out some of our favorite pediatric creators.Dr. BeachGem10 : Click HereDr. Reuben : Click HereYoutube: Click HereWe want to hear from you, email us: Childproofmail@gmail.com
Pastor Zach explores Florida's recent law targeting adult websites, the moral and societal implications of such measures, and the righteous call for a society free from the harmful effects of platforms like PornHub in this episode of Wake Up, Look Up.Have a topic you'd like Zach to cover? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
This week, Gwenna and Tori share some sad - but ultimately exciting - news. Childproof is parting ways with Betches Media, but the show lives on! We're going on a short break for the holidays, and to get situated, but there will be a new episode dropping in January. Plus, all future episodes will be going up on YouTube as well, along with a ton of exciting video content on both of our channels! Stay subscribed right here for the audio version, and make sure you're following us on all social media so you know as soon as we're back. Follow Gwenna: IG / Threads / TikTok YouTube: Pleasant Peasant Media Follow Tori: IG / Threads / TikTok YouTube: Tori Phantom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good parents never stop thinking they're doing a bad job; bad parents never stop to wonder if they're doing a good one. This week, Gwenna and Tori turn to the Childproof inbox to read your emails, and share some thoughts of their own. Much to Gwenna's dismay, it turns out Surge *did* have a short-lived revival. And much to Tori's dismay, the debate about what part of NY is actually Upstate appears to be never-ending. They cover everything from the very relatable fear of messing up your kids, to an ingenious hack for winning arguments, some fresh takes on school subject folder colors, and what happens when you become obsessed with Dr. Kevorkian. Gwenna successfully Rick Rolls her husband, Tori manages to reference Hamilton more than twice, and they share the universally understood Feet Under The Door method of bringing your kids into public bathrooms. Finally, they close out the episode with an impassioned rant about changing tables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If your child has ever screamed in a library, had a melt down in the freezer aisle, or if you've ever felt like apologizing for having kids (you don't!), then this episode is for you. In this episode of Childproof, Tori and Gwenna discuss the unpredictable nature of parenting, particularly in public settings. Together they chat about focusing on teaching children safety, social skills, and empathy while setting expectations. They dive into the challenges parents face when navigating public environments with children and the strategies they employ to foster good behavior and awareness in their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We ran out of episodes, so as soon as we arrived in Buenos Aires, we recorded this episode, which will be the prelude to the Overseasoned adventure in Argentina. Enjoy it!
It's time for another mail bag! Gwenna and Tori dive right into the Childproof inbox to see what's been on the listeners' minds, and share some stories of their own. They cover everything from embarrassing your kids, to learning to give yourself grace when you lose your cool, and memories of getting lost in the supermarket. Then, in a segment sponsored by Splash Refresher, they share some of their self-care essentials. And finally, they close out the episode with some listener reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recent child online safety bills have ignited a firestorm of controversy. These emotionally charged proposals aim to shield children from online harm, but they've raised serious concerns about potential infringement of First Amendment rights. The current legislative landscape remains uncertain, with various bills at different stages across states and at the federal level.How do we balance the urgent need to protect children with our fundamental rights to free speech? What are the practical implications of proposed age-gating measures? And where do we draw the line between parental responsibility and government intervention?To discuss these challenges and concerns surrounding age-gating on the internet, we're joined by Ari Cohn. Ari serves as Free Speech Counsel at TechFreedom. Prior to this role, he was the director of the Individual Rights Defense Program at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education and served as an attorney with the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.Join us as we explore age gating, parents' roles in keeping their kids safe, and the current state of child online safety legislation.
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In this episode, Tara talks with the hilarious Gwenna Laithland about evolving parenting styles. Gwyneth, creator of Momma Cusses, host of the popular podcast Childproof, and author of the new book, Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting and Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy, shares her shift from traditional to responsive parenting. They discuss the need for intentionality and adaptability in parenting, especially as children grow. Gwyenna gets real about a moment that made her rethink her parenting style and the beauty of making amends. The conversation also touches on balancing fun with discipline, and the continuous learning involved in raising children. Links: https://www.mommacusses.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mommacusses/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mommacusses
In this episode, Tara talks with the hilarious Gwenna Laithland about evolving parenting styles. Gwyneth, creator of Momma Cusses, host of the popular podcast Childproof, and author of the new book, Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting and Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy, shares her shift from traditional to responsive parenting. They discuss the need for intentionality and adaptability in parenting, especially as children grow. Gwyenna gets real about a moment that made her rethink her parenting style and the beauty of making amends. The conversation also touches on balancing fun with discipline, and the continuous learning involved in raising children. Links: https://www.mommacusses.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mommacusses/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mommacusses
Gather 'round, children (and parents), it's story time! In this week's episode, Gwenna and Tori share their favorite parenting stories. From sleeve beans, tree floofs, and giant Elsa's they reflect on the lessons learned by both themselves and their kids. We want to hear from you! Head to Childproof@betches.com to share stories of your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your questions have been received, and we are here with the responses you seek. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori delve into the contents of the Childproof inbox to address your questions. Whether it's defining the concept of "Gentle Parenting" or navigating the decision of when to let your kids experiment with makeup, the duo gives valuable advice and offers reassurance to accompany you on your parenting journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're excited to hear from you! On this episode, Gwenna and Tori reach into the Childproof mail bag and answer your most popular questions. From their take on gentle parenting, setting boundaries, and overstimulation they offer their personal experiences and advice for parents (and non-parents alike). To close out, they play Sweet or Tangy brought to you by Ocean Spray where they reminisce on situations they have encountered as parents, and decide whether that moment was a sweet moment or was it a little tangy. Recommended Reading: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent Paperback – Carla Naumburg Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans - Michaeleen Doucleff How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes - Melinda Wenner Moyer Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy - Gwenna Laithland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't worry, the freezer section is overwhelming for us too. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori address tantrums, explaining why they can occur and sharing creative ways they have worked through them. To assist with this, Tori introduces their "Toddler Grief Theory" which raises the question... When was the last time you felt a completely new emotion? They also discuss the judgment of others when dealing with tantrums in public, and they both agree that they would prefer to be criticized for loving their children rather than yelling at them. Don't forget to go to podcastawards.com to register and vote for Childproof in the Kids & Family category. Nominations are open until July 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disclaimer! Mom rants ahead (but don't worry, we're not judging you). We are all about ranting here at Childproof because ranting is regulation and in this episode, Gwenna and Tori bring you the best and worst of their mom rants. From incorrect grammar, to the “just you wait”s, and “I don't know how you do it”s. Do you have a mom rant of your own? Let us know at childproof@betches.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gwenna and Tori are wishing a ‘Childproof' Mother's Day to all the parents out there, starting with honest reviews of the gifts their kids got them this year. They tell us some of their favorite things about Mother's Day, what they don't want out of the day, and why some moms just want to take a break (and that's okay). Plus, they tell us why a thoughtful gift is better than jewelry and flowers any day. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You're grounded… and that's a good thing. Gwenna and Tori are back for another episode of Childproof, and start with some simple tricks for ‘staying grounded' in moments of parenting chaos. They give examples of the times their kids learned to take an emotional break, and the times when it was okay for everyone to lose their sh*t. Then they each share some of their biggest parenting pet peeves: where did the second shoe go, why are your pockets always full of rocks, and when did you pour that milk in the garbage? Be sure to send your parenting pet peeves to childproof@betches.com and leave us a review wherever you're listening now! Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Start the timer! In the first episode of Childproof, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom are talking all about parenting – specifically, the things the internet doesn't tell you about having kids. They start with some tips for new parents – don't just sleep when they sleep, cry when they cry – and share the secrets they've learned for establishing a routine that actually works. Finally, they play a game of Parents Say the Darndest Things, featuring some of the most ridiculous phrases they've had to say to their kids. You'd think “don't lick the baseboards” goes without saying... but you'd be wrong. Got an idea for the show? Send your topic suggestions, advice questions, and episode reactions to childproof@betches.com Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Betches Media's Childproof is a parenting chat show for when you're craving adult conversation. As parents to three kids each, co-hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom have been there. They know that sometimes our kids are the ones on the verge of a tantrum, and that sometimes it's us. On Childproof, they attempt to figure out the dos, don'ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Tune in every Wednesday, starting May 3rd, 2023 and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices