Lower Your Expectations

Let's let go, together. This week, Gwenna and Tori dive into the art of lowering expectations, both for themselves and their children. They kick off their discussion with school, acknowledging the struggle surrounding grades as a significant aspect of expectations. While recognizing that grades aren't the sole measure of a child's worth, they can give parents a peek into a kids holistic wellbeing. Transitioning into extracurricular activities, they share their experiences of striving to provide their children with diverse opportunities while also learning the importance of establishing healthy boundaries. Amidst the whirlwind of daily life, they discovered the necessity of showing themselves grace, particularly during meal times, recognizing that ensuring their children are nourished and content is what's important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Parenting is hard, but it's even harder when you feel alone and have only the sounds of Cocomelon to keep you company. 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. Childproof attempts to figure out the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. From yelling at your kids (we’ve all done it) to finding a sleep schedule that doesn’t ruin your life, Gwenna and Tori share the challenges they’ve faced and the lessons they’ve learned, and are eager to share their experiences through a mix of one-on-one conversations, guest appearances, and input from listeners revealing their own parenting secrets. Clearly, we could use some help from everyone and their mother.