Episodes
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Allison & Brian recap the last few weeks in toddlertown including weird antics of their 2.5 year old and various parenting confessions. They start exploring their different parenting boundaries and realize they have contrasting ideas of what rules are acceptable. It gets HEATED! Find us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting and comment to help us settle this dispute! Who is being reasonable and who is being ridiculous?!
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Allison & Brian celebrate their Paci Sobriety, debrief their first kids-only playdate, discuss some important etiquette issues regarding kid birthday parties, and discuss the ways in which they "bend" the truth when talking with their 2 year and 9 month old. Just some good old fashioned parenting fun!
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Our toddler is 2 years and 9 months old and we're using potty talk in every sense of the phrase.... Including lots of toilet discussions (Can we all agree the men's room in the airport is a definite hellscape?!) AND some *warning* explicit language while ranting about the trials of frustrations of health insurance! Thanks for listening! Visit us on instagram @ProbablyOKParenting
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Brian & Allison spend most of this episode recounting an extremely traumatic parenting event that happened recently involving their (almost) 2.5 year old toddler, two ambulances, and a naked Brian in the middle of the street. Thankfully, everything turned out OK, and they are now able laugh about many aspects of the insane story. They also give an update on their potty training efforts and end with the fan favorite segment, "high, low, weird."
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On today's episode, we recap our first scary injury with our 2-year old before moving into a 'parenting news' segment about building a side-hustle through social media. We got to interview special guest Jessica Chapman (@cozyandevergreen) about what it's like to be a busy mom of 2 AND active social media entrepreneur. We conclude the episode discussing a new law in Illinois that will attempt to apply child labor laws to children of exploitative influencers. Find us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting
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Baby C turned the big T-W-O and we have lots to say about it. We also recap our first (traumatic) trip to the pediatric dentist, a sleepy parenting confession, how to simultaneously enforce rules and manners, and generally overanalyze any interaction we've had with our 2-year old toddler. Moms out there: let us know if you've ever been 'picked up' at a local spot. Come here often?!
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Allison & Brian talk sleep woes, a new toddler travel experience, the deep regret that follows them to any toddler restaurant experience, Brian's shocking parenting confession, a sticky situation involving a stark contrast of expectations among parents of your child's friends, and digest an article on the contrasting parenting norms around the world. It's a doozy!
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What do raising boys, meth-dealership windows, and a bidet have in common? You'll have to listen to episode 33 to find out! There's a lot packed into his episode, including Brian's weirdest "weird" he's experienced yet in this crazy game called parenting! Does anyone else....experience "nap paralysis"? Let us know @ProbablyOKParenting
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In Episode 32, we dive deep into some parent confessions, question our conflict-navigation skills, randomly break out into Italian pop song lyrics, and discuss the parenting chapter of Brene Brown's Book, "Daring Greatly." It's a personal and reflective episode, full of ridiculous tomfoolery. What does our 21-month-old toddler have in common with the main love interest in any romantic comedy? You gotta listen to find out!
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Baby C is 21 months old and his parents have differing opinions about potty training and transitioning to a toddler bed.. They also wonder... does anyone else have a hard time keeping up emotionally with their toddler's mood swings? Also, is it inappropriate to mean mug another child at the playground? Let us know what you think @ProbablyOKParenting
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On today's episode, we discuss some recent travel adventures with our 20-month old, what happened when Allison tried to pull a fast one on a TSA agent, and some interesting playground interactions.. We also launch a new segment; "Sticky Sitch" where we interview one of our dear friends of the pod (DFPs) about a tricky parenting situation! Find us on instagram @ProbablyOKParenting and let listener Heather know what she should do!
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Allison & Brian break down an article from www.mykidstime.com describing many parenting "no-nos." As always, they have more than a few meandering thoughts as they relate these items to their own journey raising their 19-month old toddler.
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In this episode, we discuss the book "8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids" by Dr. Kevin Leman. Trust us...all you have to do is listen to this episode and you'll never have any issues with your child ever again...guaranteed. Probably.
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Is playing a video game an extraverted or introverted activity? We don’t exactly agree and we’d love to hear your thoughts, DFPs! In this episode, Allison & Brian discuss the book “The Child Code” and continue the age old “nature vs. nurture debate.” They discuss the famous “marshmallow test” and if kids who have self control truly end up more successful or not? You’ll have to listen to find out how little Sally turned into Barack Obama. Brian might call BS…but either way… It’s probably OK. Visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting
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What happens when your child's beloved pop-it toy is the talk of the town? How can we re-brand "mom-nesia"? Why is there really no perfect day-care situation no matter how hard you try to find one? Why is Brian a judgmental parent? All of these questions & MORE answered in this episode full of ridiculous tomfoolery. Baby C is 18-months old. Visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting
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Allison & Brian discuss how much of their child's personality is just the makeup of his genetic code versus the result of their expert-level parenting decisions as they recap the beginning of the book "The Child Code," by Danielle Dick. Brian has a parenting confession (uh oh!) and they both discuss balancing a very busy week at work with caring for their (newly) 18-month old toddler. Was bringing him to work with them a huge mistake? Maybe so, but.....It's probably OK. Find us on Instagram at @ProbablyOKParenting
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In this episode, Brian and Allison add a new segment; "Does Anyone Else...?" where they wonder if anyone else has tried to put toddler shoes on their dog before, or accidentally driven to work wearing pajamas?! During the popular segment; "Parenting News," Allison & Brian talk about research supporting early music education for toddlers and give some suggestions and ideas for musical activities you can engage in with your toddler. Whatever you do, DON'T teach them to code! :) As always, visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParening and remember...It's Probably OK.
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Brian & Allison recap their highs, lows, and weirds of parenting their 17-month son, and rehash two articles that compare modern parenting techniques to the ways of yonder. Which are better? Is it harder to be a parent in 2023 than it was in the 1980s? Listeners, please let us know what you think @ProbablyOkParenting ! Thanks to all of our DFPs!
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Allison & Brian recap their week in toddler-land (their toddler is 17 months old), including starting a new parent-tot music class, monkey noises, and several embarrassing moments at the library. In the Parenting News segment, Allison & Brian rehash Chapter 6 ("Saying the Right Things") of the book "Raising Good Humans" and overthink every word choice they use when attempting to direct their toddler's behavior.
Listeners with toddlers- please tell us- what techniques to use to shape your toddler's behavior and encourage them to clean up, wash their hands, brush their teeth, etc...?! We'd love to hear from you in the comments @ProbablyOKParenting on Instagram!
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Parenting comes with its fair share of awkward moments...and Brian & Allison have a few to share on this week's episode. Their toddler is 16 months old and completely obsessed with the "Amazon Alexa" robot. In the "Parenting News" segment, Brian & Allison spend some time discussing a whole host of Disney movies that now come with a "content warning." They pontificate about which movies & TV-shows will be essential to their son's childhood experience, and which they may rather skip. Do some of our beloved Disney characters actually engage in nefarious behavior?! Listen to find out! As always, find us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting
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