Childproof – Details, episodes & analysis

It’s that time again. Tori and Gwenna dive into the inbox and the comment sections to see what you really want to talk about. From over-thinking (which we are professionals at) to bathing in children’s tears, we cover a lot of ground. We’re just following your lead here. We love email round ups because it always makes us feel a little less alone. A little less odd. A little more comforted that if we’re tired, at least that’s how everyone feels. Pre-order Gwenna’s new book (that’s more of not feeling quite so alone, overwhelmed, and confused because at least we all feel that way) Be sure to check out our other fantastic podcasts and other titles from Airwave Media! Founded Bibliophage Childproof is an Airwave Media podcast. To advertise on this podcast please email Advertising@airwavemedia.com

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 content Preorder Gwenna's new book, Thinky Thoughts Be sure to check out our other shows: Founded Bibliophage

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 mentioned We 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 content Be sure to check out the other shows from Pleasant Phantom Productions: Bibliophage Founded

So, just how big is 10 centimeters? In this episode, Gwenna and Tori join forces with labor and delivery nurse, Jen Hamilton, to assist you in shaping your ‘Birth Vibes,’ because pregnancy rarely adheres to any plan. The trio discusses their own pregnancy plan expectations vs. reality and delves into the challenging journey of coping with the grief that comes with those deviations. Wrapping up the conversation, they play a game of Pet, Kids, or Husband?. Who did Gwenna ask, "Is that a spider in your mouth? Spit it out!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When did you know you wanted kids? Some of us are still waiting for that moment, and that’s okay. After reading a recent article about how friendships are affected when a child is introduced, Gwenna and Tori wanted to open a conversation about how society's mindset towards children has changed. They also delve into the difference between choosing to be childless and simply disliking children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Don’t talk back to me!" "I hope you have kids exactly like you!" Have you heard these phrases before? We certainly have. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori are ready to break some cycles, starting with the main offender: toxic parental phrases. They provide examples from their own upbringing and explain how they've consciously decided not to use them with their own kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All right, we all just need to calm down. If you're a regular listener, you've probably heard Gwenna and Tori mention regulation a time or two. In today's episode, they define the difference between regulation and co-regulation. Then, they delve into the many ways they practice regulation with their kids, themselves... and others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gwenna and Tori bring on two very special guests. Sisters Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel join us to talk about their new book, "Proud Mouse," a lyrical picture book about a proud sister learning to find her own way. The sisters share how their sibling relationship and childhood inspired the characters, along with intertwining personal parenting stories that, in our opinion, everyone can relate to. Guests: Cara Mentzel, @authorcaramentzel & Idina Menzel, @idinamenzel Pre-Order Proud Mouse: https://books.disney.com/book/proud-mouse/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Part Two episode is dedicated to everyone who hates the timer as much as we do. This week, Gwenna and Tori continue the ‘I don’t make my kids do homework’ conversation by sharing their own personal stories and how that shaped the way they handle take-home work today. Then, they dive into the dreaded test days or what we like to call ‘just days’ because no one actually cares how your kid did in middle school math...we just want them to learn something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The kids are back to school... now what? In this episode, Gwenna and Tori celebrate (and commiserate) together about all things related to going back to school. From signing your kids up on six separate platforms to having an empty house all to yourself. But what happens when your kids return from school with a mountain of homework? Do you make them do it? For Gwenna and Tori, the short answer is no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices