Episodes
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We're wrapping this season with everyone's favorite: another Trenches Episode! WTF is with all the bodily fluids? and WTF is with the parents fighting in front of sitters?
This week we tell stories from sitters and what THEY have experienced in their own trenches. From chasing down money, to more poop, to driving dads to work -- it's another wild ride.
Let's Party!
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Tori: @todiebeans
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Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF do I do when I need a sitter on vacation or while traveling? Is this actually a thing? How do I find someone to watch my kid in a city that I don't even know?! How does it work?
This week Tori and Eric talk about how to book a vacation babysitter. Where to find them, where to start, how to prep, and what you need to share and talk about (with yourselves too!) in order to make this work. Pro-tip: don't wait until the last minute.
Let's Party!
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Tori: @todiebeans
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Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com, OR SuperSitters.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
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WTF is the deal with grandparents in childcare? It seems like they are either a huge help or a point of family contention. How do we navigate this relationship in a way that works across generations? Well we're here with a real-life grandpa ... and it's Eric's dad!
Tori and Eric sit down with Eric's dad, Bob, to talk about how parenting and grandparenting has changed through the generations, what are the keys to being a great grandparent and how clear communication and bounderies can help support all of the family members navigate this potentially wonderful relationship.
Let's Party
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Tori: @todiebeans
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Website: www.SuperSitters.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
Why TF is reading to children so important? And what is the point of reading to a baby that doesn't know what I'm saying? WTF is the difference between me reading to my kid, or my kid listening to a book on a tablet?
We had the extreme pleasure and privilege of speaking with Dr. Mariana Glusman and Cindy Ogrin of Reach out and Read Illinois, about why reading to children of all ages is so important. We learned SO MUCH about HOW to read to kids, what it can do for their lil brains, and how it build relationships with caregivers.
We also talk about the incredible work of Reach out and Read Illinois, and what they are doing to be sure children are getting books as early as possible. To learn more about their Great Stories Awards Night event and to buy tickets, visit THIS LINK and use code SuperSitters for a huge discount on your ticket!
AND, please check out Dr. Glusman's Book I Love You Like Sunshine which would make an incredible gift for any new or expecting parent.
Let's Party (at the ROAR event!)
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Email: [email protected]
Tori: @todiebeans
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Website: www.SuperSitters.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
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Who TF is Tori, and how did Super Sitters become a thing? What is Tori's background that led her to this crazy childcare agency life, and does anyone remember those giant waffle blocks?
This week, friend of the WTF Pod Mo Phillps-Spotts interviews Tori about her childcare journey, her fave snack foods, her go-to rainy day activities, and where she thinks the world of childcare is headed. We do things a bit differently this week but it's a fun one.
Let's Party.
AND, Waffle blocks are still a thing from @officiallittletikes!
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Mo Phillips-Spotts @momosbookclub
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How is childcare different for a family with an autistic child? What are the different needs, or unique factors that go into a childcare conversation?
Today we talk to the rock star human, and mom to Max, @melmcsherry. Mel talks openly and candidly about their specific experience raising an autistic child, and what childcare looked like for them. She shares her pet peeves, and personal experiences, and some excellent advice.
Let's Party.
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Website: www.SuperSitters.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
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Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF is actually going on out on those big sites? How much work does it take to sign up? Are they actually a viable option as corporate backup? and who is regulating this stuff?
Wild ride today y'all. Tori actually signs up as a sitter on a big site DURING the recording of the episode to see what it's like and how long it takes - tune in to see what happens, and if Tori & Eric's guesses were correct.
Let's Party.
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Want to send us something?
Email: [email protected]
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Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF is the solution to event childcare? Why is it important? How does it make things more inclusive? Why should events have childcare if not everyone has kids?
This week Tori and Eric discuss the importance of childcare at events, corporate outings, or anywhere where adults need to attend but kids can't (or don't want to). They break down how event successes could hinge on this very thing, and how the event childcare solution might not be as complicated as you think if you jsut COMMUNICATE with the parents on your team.
Let's Party.
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Email: [email protected]
Tori: @todiebeans
Eric: @ericburghervoFind us in all the places:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicagosupersitters
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel
Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
Tori and Eric are joined by their hilarious friend, comedian and teacher, Jessica Antes. Jessica has taught comedy improv and writing to kids of all ages and she share her stories about what makes improv such a valuable tool for kids (and adults!). They discuss the power of connection, teamwork and how to help kids to not "lose their light" as they get older.
Let's Party.
Second City Kids Classes
Hearts to Art Camp
SHE Camp
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Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF does it look like to have your childcare living in your house? How does it work? Does this mean they are working 24/7? (spoiler, NO they aren't)
This week Tori and Eric talk to Jesse Zeidman, a childcare provider that has worked in multiple roles with kids, has worked in childcare agencies, and now as a live-in nanny! She shares the ins and outs, what works, and why boundaries (and communication!) are so important in this scenario.
Let's party.
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel
Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF is the deal with the free passes dads get around their equal involvement in the house? WTF can we do about the dads who "can't do bedtime" (that's real, someone really said that!)?
This week Tori and Eric get real about dads and they can do to be more equal partners, more open about what they don't know and more accepting of the ways they can step up. There is a lot to be learned and unlearned and T&E share their own experiences as well as ways to level the playing field in your house.
Let's Party.
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Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF does a childcare agency actually DO all day? What happens to make things busy? What are the day to day things, and what are people actually paying for?
This week Tori and Eric break down what work a childcare agency actually does, what work you pay an agency to do, and what 'childcare expertise' actually means. They go over the nitty gritty of how a family and sitter get accepted to the roster (and when then don't!). Lots of inside scoop and behind-the-curtain info in this one.
Let's Party.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel
Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
Childcare, and therefore its agencies, are not taken seriously - WTF is that about? WHy is excellence expected, but not with a price tag? Why do people think they can barter in this industry?
This is a pet peeve episode folks, and Tori and Eric break down an over-arching problem surrounding childcare: that is is not treated with the same respect that is expected from it. This is full of rants, soap box tirades, and of course lots of swearing. Buckle up, things get real in this one.
Let's Party.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel
Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.comFollow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!
Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes -
WTF is the best way to bring music to our childcare? What if I can't sing or play an instrument? And how can we avoid falling into this traditional gender roles at home and challenge ourselves as dads to step up?
This week we are joined by the voice of our very own podcast jingle - Ben Piper. Ben talks about his life as a husband a father of a little one and how his life has changed, how he got his start in music and how he brings it into his own house. We get into the "meaty" topic of dad's role in childcare, and how dads can be the best partners while holding themselves accountable.
Let's Party.
Follow Ben on Spotify
Listen to Ben's new song "IDC"
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WTF do we LOVE about working with kids? WTF is the parenting-hype about? Why do people choose childcare as a job? And aren't we always saying how hard it is? What's to love? SO MUCH TO LOVE.
This week is a heartwarming, sweet, funny, and simply sunshine-filled episode about all of the reasons people LOVE working with, and being with kids. We talk a lot about how and why it's hard, but YOU our listeners really delivered the goods here and filled this episode with submissions about so many amazing things! Join us as we get a bit gushy mushy and reminice about all the sweetness around us.
Let's Party.
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WTF has to happen to find your own forever nanny? Where do you look? What needs to happen to make it work? Is it magic?
This week Tori and Eric talk to the (mentioned on this show mannnny times already) Super Sitter legend, Maryann. Maryann goes over the standard Sitter 10 Qs, but also talks about her long-time relationship with the same family for over a decade (and still going strong), and how they have made it work for so long. We also learn about fire people and Tori gets the giggles.
Lets Party.
This Week's Shout Outs:
MJ the Musical - Tour Dates
Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com
Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year.________________
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WTF kind of convos do we need to be having BEFORE the kids come into the picture? What foundation of communcation is ideal? Can you even plan for this stuff?
Tori and Eric talk with Marissa Freeman this week, who gets honest and vulnerable about the communicaiton building, the conversations she wants to have before, and IF she will even have kids. How to answer that awful question (that should NOT ever be asked), and how listening to our podcast has helped her think differently about her future family planning.
Lets Party.
Find Marissa:
on Instagram - @marissaarynfreeman
Find the Village on Insta too: @ifoundmyvillageThis Week's Shout Outs:
Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com
Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year.________________
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Email: [email protected]
Tori: @todiebeans
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Some well deserved high fives and kudos going out this week to everyone from the poopy-butt wipers, to the teachers with allllll the patience. You may even hear about yourself in this one. *heads up* This is a very f-bomb filled episode this week -- you've been warned!
After guests have come on to gush on Tori and Super Sitters, T&E thought it was time to pay this back to ALLLLL the people working in childcare and with children, to give recognition back out to those that deserve it and rarely get it. Join us this week for a very fun time of lifiting others up and giving praise where it is due.
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You are in for a WTF treat today! Our special guest is a former Super Sitter, a current Super Family, and an all around super human. She is beautifully honest and vulnerable, and this is an awesome convo.
Caeleigh talks to Tori and Eric today about the best (and not best) moments of parenting so far, what she loves, how it's changed her, and how she makes it all work with two under two (spoiler alert: she thinks the 'sleep when they sleep' tip is BS). There is also a lot of talk about poop because.. well, kids.
Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com
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WTF is the best way to leverage FB groups for childcare or for finding childcare jobs? Is it safe? How do I know if the people are legit or not? How are FB groups different than booking through an agency?
This week Eric and Tori cover the taboo topic of finding childcare in big online groups. Yes it can be safe, yes it can be a legit way to do it, but there is more work than just making a post! Join E&T as they break this down, and maybe Tori gets a bit soapboxy about a couple of things.
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