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 o ... Show More
Aug 20
Independence
Much of raising kids is fostering, dealing with, and cleaning up from our kids doing stuff “by themself”. Our goal, among others, is to parent ourselves out of a job which means letting them try, fail, revise, and try again. But as our kids get older those fails get fewer and far ... Show More
50m 27s
May 2023
Childproof Sneak Peak (Are Routines For Me Or My Kids?)
If you're a fan of Betches Moms, we have an exciting announcement: Childproof from Betches Media is available now! Together, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom attempt to figure out the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Check out this sneak peak of the first ep ... Show More
11m 31s
Jan 2023
When Kids Laugh With Reprimands and What To Do About It
Did you know that smiling, smirking, or sniggering is a common way for toddlers to cope with the stress of being scolded? It can be challenging for parents to deal with what looks like sassy behavior. But toddlers are not being purposefully rude if they laugh, cover their ears, s ... Show More
11m 26s
May 2016
#1: What Your Kids Want Most
Your kids want time with you. In this first episode, Dr. Meg explains how parents can learn how to make their kids feel important, how to listen, & get a plan! Featured Story Spotlight: “Action!”, about a filmmaker father creating time with his sons. Featured Question: Should I l ... Show More
30m 34s
Nov 2022
What To Do When Toddlers Lie
Has your toddler been telling tall tales? If so, don’t panic! All kids stretch the truth at times, and lying is a perfectly normal part of a toddler’s development. Even though it can be perplexing to hear your toddler tell unlikely stories, it is neither a reflection of bad chara ... Show More
9m 31s
Jun 2024
2221: 4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child's Self Esteem with Your Words by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2221:Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids.com explains how parents can build their child's self-esteem through fo ... Show More
9m 55s