Y’all, this episode is a full-on TED Talk (minus the PowerPoint). I’m unpacking all the trending parenting labels—gentle, respectful, intentional, sturdy, conscious, child-led—and calling out where we’ve gone off the rails. Are we actually parenting, or just trying not to do what our parents did? I’m digging into why we cling to these labels, how they’re often just code for what we don’t want to do, and why the real magic happens when we get clear on the do's—the actions that actually guide our kids. It’s not about the label; it’s about leading with calm, clarity, and consistency... even when your toddler is melting down in public. If you’ve ever wondered “am I doing this right?”—this one’s for you.Timestamps:(00:01:11) Balancing Firmness and Love in Parenting(00:08:07) Developmental Respect in Parenting(00:15:00) Mindful Decision-Making in Child Rearing(00:20:03) Nurturing Love Through Parenting Challenges(00:22:13) Navigating Parenting Challenges with Care and Respect(00:25:35) Parental Burnout's Impact on Child RearingJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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243: Change Begins With You (Bite Size Nugget)
In this bite-sized nugget, I’m calling out the way the 24-hour news cycle—and the never-ending opinions that come with it—is wrecking our nervous systems. We were never meant to carry the weight of the entire world, and yet here we are: flooded with information, outrage, and heartbreak we can’t do anything about. I’m sharing why it’s okay (and even necessary) to unplug, focus inward, and come back to your own home, your own kids, and your own healing. It’s not privileged—it’s powerful. If you’ve been spiraling from the headlines, this is your gentle, slightly spicy reminder to get grounded and start small. Let’s shift the energy where it actually matters.Timestamps:(00:01:08) Navigating Relationship Strain in Social Media(00:09:17) Combatting Media Bias Through Multi-Source Verification(00:11:42) Creating Positive Change Through Proactive StepsJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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242: Potty Training: The Myth of Child-Led
If you’ve ever been told to “just wait until they’re ready” when it comes to potty training, this episode is your reality check (and yeah, it might be the hill I die on). I’m breaking down where that phrase really came from (spoiler: diaper companies), why it’s not actually child-led, and how it’s failing our kids—big time. I’m talking poop withholding, pediatricians who mean well but don’t get it, and the difference between struggling and not being ready. If you’ve felt confused, shamed, or straight-up overwhelmed about potty training, this episode is packed with clarity, tough love, and the reassurance that you can absolutely do hard things. Let’s do this.Timestamps:(00:01:53) Supportive Guidance in Effective Parenting Approaches(00:06:22) Potty Training Readiness and Timelines(00:06:47) Proactive Potty Training Approach(00:07:59) Risks of Medicalizing Childhood Potty Training(00:14:03) Potty Training Challenges and Anxiety Management(00:15:11) Child Potty Training and Anxiety ResistanceJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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241: Why I Hate Scripts
In this bite-sized nugget, I’m talking about something that’s creeping into parenting way too much lately: scripts. Everyone wants the perfect words to say, but the truth is—real parenting doesn’t follow a script. We’re raising little humans, not robots, and that means getting creative in the moment. I’m sharing why I believe the point of human existence is creation—and how that translates into your parenting. From ignoring expert noise to trusting that you’re divinely suited for your child, this is your reminder to ditch the step-by-step and parent like the badass creative you already are.Timestamps:(00:01:06) Creative Parenting: Nurturing Life's Masterpiece(00:01:06) Embracing Creative Parenting Approaches for Individuality(00:03:24) Parenting as a Creative Endeavor: Embracing FlexibilityJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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240: Stop Saying Toxic Masculinity
This one’s for the parents of boys. In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation we really need to be having—about our sons, teen boys, puberty, the rise of radical voices like Andrew Tate, and the pressures our boys are feeling in today’s culture. I’m not here to panic or point fingers, but to help us think critically about what’s really going on, how we’re showing up for our boys, and how to keep connection strong even as hormones hit and the Internet gets louder. From the truth about sex hormones and aggression to the problem with the phrase “toxic masculinity,” I’m sharing the big picture (and the hard convos) that can actually support our boys in becoming healthy, grounded men.Timestamps:(00:00:41) Navigating Boys' Online Influence in Parenting(00:02:32) Navigating Adolescent Hormonal Shifts and Aggression(00:11:15) Navigating Masculine Expectations During Puberty(00:22:54) Validation and Connection: Online Radicalization Among Youth(00:34:29) Promoting Open Communication with Children about Emotions(00:38:27) Fostering Early Conversations on Gender and Politics(00:38:27) Effective Teen Communication Building Trust and Respect(00:45:28) "Potty Training Support and Personalized Assistance"Jamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
A podcast for conscious parents who drop the f-bomb. A lot. We are the overthinkers, the dreamers, and the doers. We are parenting in a radically different way than those before us. But our divine vision gets blurry cause...OMG...kids can be such a pain in the ass. Let's work from the inside out, in a whole brain, whole body way to mitigate the crappy behavior. Not just with our kids but with ourselves. So you can be the parent you envision.
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