Childproof – Details, episodes & analysis

It turns out one episode of being mad wasn’t enough. We’re still mad but we are working through it. Anger isn’t taboo but it is hard to work with. Tori and Gwenna discuss the language they use to normalize all the big, heavy, negative emotions. It’s alright to feel frustrated but we don’t have to stay there. You’re right to be mad but is the mad helping or is it keeping you stuck.  We want to hear from you! Email us: childproofmail@gmail.com Vote for our new logo! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vj5yOzM9u9AyLW4iWbUKs7-KG3LpSZ8vPoP9GrYrNr4/edit Preorder Gwenna's new book: Thinky Thoughts: All Grown Up & Still Just As Confused Be sure to check our other shows: Founded Bibliophage Get your holiday Bones coffee! ⁠https://www.bonescoffee.com/CHILDPROOF⁠ This is an Airwave Media podcast. To advertise on this podcast please email Advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does getting mad make you bad? Absolutely not. A lot of folks grew up being told to bottle up their feelings and that carries long term consequences. The cycle breakers are trying to uncork their own bottles while helping their kids avoid the bottling thing altogether. We’re like really messed up genies. Only we can’t grant wishes. On this episode of childproof we talk about when we can feel all those big, hard, heavy feelings and when we can suppress them (and how to safely do that without becoming exactly like our parents.) We want to hear from you! Email us: childproofmail@gmail.com Vote for our new logo! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vj5yOzM9u9AyLW4iWbUKs7-KG3LpSZ8vPoP9GrYrNr4/edit Get your holiday Bones coffee! https://www.bonescoffee.com/CHILDPROOF Preorder Gwenna's new book: Thinky Thoughts: All Grown Up & Still Just As Confused Be sure to check out our other podcasts: Founded Bibliophage This is an Airwave Media podcast. To advertise on this podcast please email Advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.com Get more bones: https://www.bonescoffee.com/CHILDPROOF Preorder Gwenna’s New Book (On PreOrder Sale Sept 3-5 with code PREORDER only at Barnes and Noble) Subscribe for bonus preshow content Be sure to check out our other shows: Bibliophage Founded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well actually... you should listen to this episode. This week, Gwenna and Tori take a stroll down memory lane, reflecting on both their cherished and cursed phases that ultimately shaped their journey into parenthood. From the ear-worm enchantment of Baby Shark, to the 'The Redditor inquisitor', and the notorious 'Why?' phase, the duo explores the significance of these experiences and how they contribute to shaping one's identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you cringe at the sight of Christmas commercials popping up immediately after Halloween, then this episode is for you. This week's, Tori and Gwenna guide you and your kids through the preparations for Thanksgiving. They discuss everything from creating sample plates and cherishing core memories to deciding which traditions are worth keeping and which ones you might want to bid farewell. As for them, the annual dog show no longer graces their television screens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to start the timer because in this episode, Gwenna and Tori dive into the topic of the countless (or meticulously counted) hours parents spend on their kids. From patiently waiting for them after school to waiting on them to finish their story, the duo shares about all the instances when they found themselves in ‘Mom Wait Mode.’ But don’t worry, as Gwenna and Tori spill the rules on their favorite games to make the wait time fly by. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How frequently is your house 'Company Clean'? This week, Gwenna and Tori are joined by their IRL friend, Emily Feret, to discuss how they embrace the everyday chaos of life. They openly explore the decision to showcase their unfiltered reality, embracing the clutter in their content as a way to assure fellow parents that it's okay not to be perfect. The conversation then shifts to their perspective on self-care, highlighting the importance of acknowledging that sometimes, opting out of an activity can be a better form of self-care than indulging in a bubble bath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad moms never wonder if they're doing a good job, and good moms never stop worrying that they're doing a bad one. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori want to talk about their (and probably your) Bad Mom moments. From Rock 'n Plays, iPads, vitamins, and bribery, the duo swaps the many ways they failed at being perfect parents. But in the midst of the chaos, they're here to remind you that there's no such thing as a perfect parent; we're all doing the best with what we have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a scare? Fright this way. With Halloween a few weeks away, Gwenna and Tori are here to get you ready for all the candy, costumes, and scares… oh my. The duo shares their own stories from Halloweens past and present, delving into how they prepare for a spooky, but safe holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices