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May 2023
18m 7s

Am I Doing Mother’s Day Wrong?

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom
About this episode
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 gi ... Show More
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