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Childproof

Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom

Parenting is hard, but it"s even harder when you feel alone and have only the sounds of Cocomelon to keep you company. 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

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50:17

It's Okay To Complain: Mom Rants

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2023/07/05

Disclaimer! Mom rants ahead (but don’t worry, we’re not judging you). We are all about ranting here at Childproof because ranting is regulation and in this episode, Gwenna and Tori bring you the best and worst of their mom rants. From incorrect grammar, to the “just you wait”s, and “I don’t know how you do it”s. Do you have a mom rant of your own? Let us know at childproof@betches.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:10

I Love My Mom Guilt

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2023/06/28

There's no shame in feeling guilty. Gwenna and Tori kick off this episode by reading listener emails about gentle parenting, pet peeves, and book recommendations. This week, they delve into the topic of how "mom guilt" and "mom shame" are often used interchangeably, even though they shouldn't be. In classic fashion, they read their definitions and share their own stories, discussing how they personally handle mom guilt. Finally, they compare their Mom Fails to see who failed the worst (or the best)

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45:41

Find The “Why” Behind The Lie

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2023/06/21

Let’s tell the truth, m’lady. Gwenna and Tori start off with the infamous phrase, "I don't know." They explore why kids sometimes genuinely don't know and discuss instances when they knew but still chose to lie. This week, they delve into the nuanced topic of lying and aim to help parents identify when and why their kids lie. Gwenna reads about the four different types of lying, and they chat about real-life examples and their approaches as parents to each type. To conclude the episode, they

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46:57

I’m A Gentle Parent Not A Gentle Person

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2023/06/14

We are gentle parenting our children... But when do they start gentle childing us? In this episode, Gwenna and Tori share their gentle parenting journeys and how they differ from each other, fellow parents, and Ms. Rachel. They explain that a significant aspect of gentle parenting is allowing your kids to say "no." Then, they define "no," the different ways kids use the word "no," and the scenarios in which you can actually reject your kids' "no." To close out the episode, they play a round of Would

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46:33

You’re Not Bribing Your Kids Enough

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2023/06/07

You know what works better than asking nicely? Bribery. But when is it right to parent with positive reinforcement, and when is it okay to just pay the kid? Tori and Gwenna are talking all about the value of using incentives to teach your children to try new things and establish good habits. They also tell us whether or not their children get an allowance, and why Robux are just crypto for children. Plus, they talk about how to respond when something “isn’t fair” and fill us in on what it means to

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50:49

Popsicles, Fireworks, Cantaloupe, And Ketchup (Summer...

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2023/05/31

School’s out for summer… let the chaos begin. Gwenna and Tori return with some tips for maintaining a schedule even when you no longer have a good excuse to send the kids to bed. They play a game of “Love It or Leave It: Summer Edition” with a run-through of some of our favorite childhood summertime touchstones. Do popsicles still taste as good to adults? Is the summer reading list worth the trouble? And is the beach as relaxing when your kids are the ones doing the digging? Finally, they play a

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50:48

My Kids Cuss More Than I Do

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2023/05/24

Uh huh, this my sh*t! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori share how they have been handling their kids using curse words. What should you do the first time your kid says “f*ck”? Gwenna (aka MommaCusses) says it’s okay as long as you teach them the 3 criteria to swearing and Tori shares their own boundaries around cussing. Speaking of speaking, they close out the episode by playing a game of Tolderese where they guess what their kids really mean when they say “Luh Lou”. Got an idea for the show? Send

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44:16

I'm My Kid's Friend, But They're Not Mine

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2023/05/17

Gwenna and Tori are back for another episode, this time diving in their relationships with their kids. They kick off with a listener email about feeling overwhelmed with the up and down nature of parenting; and how hard it can be to live up to your own expectation of being a good parent. Then they pose the question: Is it appropriate to be your kids' friend? They share their thoughts on how having a connection with your children can be a tricky responsibility to navigate, and why it’s important that

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18:03

Am I Doing Mother’s Day Wrong?

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2023/05/14

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 gift is better than jewelry and flowers any day. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad

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47:59

I Yell At My Kids

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2023/05/10

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 of their biggest parenting pet peeves: where did the second shoe go, why are your pockets always full of rocks, and when did you pour that milk

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47:03

Are Routines For Me Or My Kids?

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2023/05/03

Start the timer! In the first episode of Childproof, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom are talking all about parenting – specifically, the things the internet doesn’t tell you about having kids. They start with some tips for new parents – don’t just sleep when they sleep, cry when they cry – and share the secrets they’ve learned for establishing a routine that actually works. Finally, they play a game of Parents Say the Darndest Things, featuring some of the most ridiculous phrases they’ve had

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Childproof (Trailer)

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2023/04/18

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. On Childproof, they attempt to figure out the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Tune in every Wednesday, starting May 3rd, 2023 and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad

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