Oh Crap Parenting with Jamie Glowacki

57. Rhythm, Routine, Rituals, and Anxiety

With all the talk these days of reopening society, I want to take this opportunity to speak with you about not only the anxiety which our children are experiencing during the ‘lockdown’ – and, believe me, they are feeling anxious – but also the anxiety that will be generated through the reopening process itself. Rhythm, routines, and rituals all have a part to play in this process, and I’m here to help support you and your children through it all. In today’s episode we look at exactly what we...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 14 - August Q&A

In this episode, I’ll be answering questions about: if your child is preverbal for any reason kids who stop self initiating after a stretch of perfect potty training ASD training for naps stop using the word "traumatizing" Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patreon Unlock: Modeling Good Attachment

Knowing that our kids are influenced by our behavior and the examples we set can be a lot of pressure. Parents can feel like they have to be perfect all the time, especially with emotional issues like attachment and apologies, in case they negatively affect their child’s development. In today’s episode, I talk about how perfection isn’t the goal and offer some advice on how to stop worrying and learn to maintain your connection with your kids. The Finer Details of This Episode: A mother wrot...

56. Modeling Good Attachment

Knowing that our kids are influenced by our behavior and the examples we set can be a lot of pressure. Parents can feel like they have to be perfect all the time, especially with emotional issues like attachment and apologies, in case they negatively affect their child’s development. In today’s episode, I talk about how perfection isn’t the goal and offer some advice on how to stop worrying and learn to maintain your connection with your kids. The Finer Details of This Episode: A mother wrot...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 13 - Transitional Objects

In this episode: what are transitional objects + how to use them do you really need a potty chair? when can you ditch the potty chair? how to move to big toilet when + how to use the red solo cup trick travel tips for the newly potty trained Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 12 - Back to School

In this episode we'll discuss all the things that can help ease the transition of back to daycare/preschool for the newly potty-trained.  Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55. Having It All and Covering Your Back with Zoi Jones

My guest on this week’s episode is Zoi Jones, an old client and now a friend, who’s here with some wonderful stories about how she handles being an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, and a mom all at the same time. I also wanted to have Zoi on because she’s a personal injury lawyer, and she’s going to give us some tips about what to do if you have an auto accident and need help. The Finer Details of This Episode: Zoi’s wanted to be an attorney since she was five years old, growing up with an att...

Patreon Unlock: Having It All and Covering Your Back with Zoi Jones

My guest on this week’s episode is Zoi Jones, an old client and now a friend, who’s here with some wonderful stories about how she handles being an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, and a mom all at the same time. I also wanted to have Zoi on because she’s a personal injury lawyer, and she’s going to give us some tips about what to do if you have an auto accident and need help. The Finer Details of This Episode: Zoi’s wanted to be an attorney since she was five years old, growing up with an att...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 11 - How I Became the Poop Lady

In this episode: the whole story of Oh Crap and how I ended up here the big things that piss people off about my book Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 10 - Multiples, Public Restroom, Stop Praising Nonsense

In this episode: things that are different about potty training multiples how to handle public restrooms; tip, tricks, and strategies stop praising your child for less than the desired result. For sure, we always want to look at progress, no matter how small…but if you over-praise these tiny markers, the child often stops there help is available at jamieglowacki.com under “Get Help” Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad c...

Patreon Unlock: First Phone, Hard Conversations, Sex Talk

On last week’s episode, I brought up the topic of kids having access to the internet and porn. It might seem like a far-fetched idea for a podcast about toddlers, but these issues come up a lot sooner than you think. Today I’ll discuss how to introduce these concepts to your children slowly and gently, without overwhelming them with more information than they’re ready for. This episode is all about planting the seeds early for blossoming conversations. The internet, texting, and social media ...

54. First Phone, Hard Conversations, Sex Talk

On last week’s episode, I brought up the topic of kids having access to the internet and porn. It might seem like a far-fetched idea for a podcast about toddlers, but these issues come up a lot sooner than you think. Today I’ll discuss how to introduce these concepts to your children slowly and gently, without overwhelming them with more information than they’re ready for. This episode is all about planting the seeds early for blossoming conversations. The internet, texting, and social media ...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 9 - Butt-Wiping and Emotional Sobriety

In this episode: when will this kid learn to wipe their own butt? (How to) what is emotional sobriety and why you need to cultivate it stop freaking out on the first day of potty-training don’t think in terms of “this is or isn’t working" if your child is withholding poop, get my Pooping Solutions Course if your child is withholding pee, book a consult asap all things are available at JamieGlowacki.com Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Lear...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 8 - Pooping, Peeing in Nap/Night Diaper, Night Training, and Moving from Crib to Bed

In this episode: all the various iterations of peeing and/or pooping in nap/night diaper the solution is nap/night training but there are options how to approach this if your child is staying dry on their own, you MUST remove the diaper (they’ll go back to using it for what it’s intended for) why night training is best in a bed how to navigate the transition from crib to bed Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Patreon Unlock: You’re Not Going Crazy, Your Child May Have PANDAS with Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris is a scientist, author and spa owner, and today I have invited her to the podcast to share her discovery about PANDAS. I have noticed recently that some clients come to me and can’t find out why their child exhibits certain behaviors. Elizabeth noticed some signs on her sons and, after many visits to the doctors, she began her research looking for the root cause of her son’s behavior. She has authored two books, America’s Infected and What’s Wrong With My Child, and today, we...

53. You’re Not Going Crazy, Your Child May Have PANDAS with Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris is a scientist, author and spa owner, and today I have invited her to the podcast to share her discovery about PANDAS. I have noticed recently that some clients come to me and can’t find out why their child exhibits certain behaviors. Elizabeth noticed some signs on her sons and, after many visits to the doctors, she began her research looking for the root cause of her son’s behavior. She has authored two books, America’s Infected and What’s Wrong With My Child, and today, we...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 7 - Self-Initiation

In this episode: Remember: self initiation (aka asking or taking themselves to the potty) doesn’t usually CONSISTENTLY happen until 3-6 weeks AFTER your start date This part of the process is often the most rushed by parents. your child deserves support and deserves to have you as their crutch while they’re learning this new skill let’s go over easy prompt times what to do if a significant amount of time has passed and your child is still not initiating Stop empty cheerleading “you’re s...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 6 - The Kid Who Won't Sit, the Kid Who Hates to Be Naked

In this episode: your little one must at least bottomless for the first block of learning otherwise if they start to pee by the time you see the wetness, they will have emptied their bladder and the learning opportunity is lost let’s go over some tips if your kid hates to be naked the kid who won’t sit is usually a) in the early days of potty-training and/or b) usually on the younger side (under 24 months) it’s usually because they’re just so damn busy! we’ll go through tips to help you ...

52. Learning from Life with Chantel Zimmerman

Today, I have a treat for you guys—I’m interviewing Chantel Zimmerman, the founder and creator of Sensory Garden and Play, on her first podcast ever! Chantel lives, breathes, eats, and shits proprioception, vestibular movement, and big play, and I wanted to have her on the show to talk about her educational philosophy and the programs that she runs, including her forest school. Chantel starts the episode by telling us about her background as a public school teacher and how her post-pregnancy ...

Patreon Unlock: Learning from Life with Chantel Zimmerman

Today, I have a treat for you guys—I’m interviewing Chantel Zimmerman, the founder and creator of Sensory Garden and Play, on her first podcast ever! Chantel lives, breathes, eats, and shits proprioception, vestibular movement, and big play, and I wanted to have her on the show to talk about her educational philosophy and the programs that she runs, including her forest school. Chantel starts the episode by telling us about her background as a public school teacher and how her post-pregnancy ...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 5 - How Long Does it Take to Potty Train?

In this episode: why 3-day methods are bullshit 7-10 day is more appropriate if your child struggles, it doesn’t mean they’re not ready. It means they are struggling younger kids have a longer learning curve for older kids, it’s almost alway behavior, not learning there are so many nuances to this milestone it’s never just done, done always look for progress not perfection don’t be an empty cheerleader Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram   ...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 4 - Why Do Potty Training Accidents Happen?

In this episode: we’ll pull apart all things accidents let’s define the word “accident” and separate it out from learning how often should toddlers be peeing? peeing in highchairs and carseats accidents should be explainable and fixable how pooping habits play into accidents dribbles! what to do about dribbling Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram   The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast can also be found on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotif...

Patreon Unlock: Parent Power, Absent Fathers, etc.

On this week’s episode, I want to cover something I’ve noticed becoming quite rampant in the work I do with both parenting and potty training—sustained cajoling as a parental technique. Rewards and compliments are great things to give our kids, but when you start cajoling or bribing to get them to do daily activities, you’re not empowering them, you’re disempowering yourself as a parent. Instead of putting yourself in a position of weakness, I discuss better ways to take control of your paren...

51. Parent Power, Absent Fathers, etc.

On this week’s episode, I want to cover something I’ve noticed becoming quite rampant in the work I do with both parenting and potty training—sustained cajoling as a parental technique. Rewards and compliments are great things to give our kids, but when you start cajoling or bribing to get them to do daily activities, you’re not empowering them, you’re disempowering yourself as a parent. Instead of putting yourself in a position of weakness, I discuss better ways to take control of your paren...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 3 - Regressions

In this episode: potty regressions at 2 years potty regressions at 3 years let’s define the word since most parents use it incorrectly in terms of potty training regressions are a version of acting out, i.e. they don’t have words to communicate is your child actually potty trained and regressed? Or have they not fully learned yet? how to handle a reg ression Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram   The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast can also be ...

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast - Clearing Up "Child-Led"

Author and parenting expert Jamie Glowacki expands on her book Oh Crap! Potty Training in a new podcast miniseries that takes you step by step through the often arduous but rewarding journey of teaching your kid how to take care of their business on their own. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 2 - Clearing Up "Child-Led"

In this episode: I want to offer clarity on the Montessori concept of child led Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram   The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast can also be found on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Podcast: The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast Episode 1 - The Oh Crap! Signs of Readiness

In this episode: we’ll unpack the “wait till they’re ready” soundbite; where it came from + why it’s wrong the best developmental age range in which to potty train some signs of “readiness” you can look for but are often overlooked why child-led can lead you to get lost Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram   The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast can also be found on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

50. Pelvic Floors and Innate Wisdom with Sarah Smith

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a very special guest, Sarah Smith, who’s a pelvic floor rehab specialist. Sarah and I share some pretty similar philosophies and practices—we’ve both done intermittent fasting, we both cold plunge, and we both mouth-tape—and I wanted to have her on the show because of her expertise and unorthodox views. We start things off with Sarah talking about her work and explaining the various kinds of pelvic floor issues women can experience, including prolapses. Sar...

Patreon Unlock: Pelvic Floors and Innate Wisdom with Sarah Smith

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a very special guest, Sarah Smith, who’s a pelvic floor rehab specialist. Sarah and I share some pretty similar philosophies and practices—we’ve both done intermittent fasting, we both cold plunge, and we both mouth-tape—and I wanted to have her on the show because of her expertise and unorthodox views. We start things off with Sarah talking about her work and explaining the various kinds of pelvic floor issues women can experience, including prolapses. Sar...

49. “Have Your Cake and Eat It Too” with Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Tiffany Higgins

Tiffany Higgins is a CPA, mother of five, and owner of the “Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy,” a program that walks you through the process of setting up and running your own bookkeeping business from home, even if you do not have any previous bookkeeping experience. If you’re a stay-at-home parent who’s ever contemplated starting your own business from home or having a flexible, lucrative career that also allows for plenty of valuable family time, today’s interview is a must-listen!  Tiffany ...

Patreon Unlock: “Have Your Cake and Eat It Too” with Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Tiffany Higgins

Tiffany Higgins is a CPA, mother of five, and owner of the “Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy,” a program that walks you through the process of setting up and running your own bookkeeping business from home, even if you do not have any previous bookkeeping experience. If you’re a stay-at-home parent who’s ever contemplated starting your own business from home or having a flexible, lucrative career that also allows for plenty of valuable family time, today’s interview is a must-listen!  Tiffany ...

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48. The Hierarchy of the Underneath

Last week’s episode was all about the hierarchy of misbehavior, and the two main components at play when you’re dealing with these issues - there’s the Band Aid solution that will stop the misbehavior in the moment, and then there’s the underlying cause. Today I revisit the idea of what’s underneath the behavior, and break down the many reasons why your child may be acting out in the first place. Of course, the first thing to look for is whether they’re hungry or tired. You also want to keep ...

Patreon Unlock: The Hierarchy of the Underneath

Last week’s episode was all about the hierarchy of misbehavior, and the two main components at play when you’re dealing with these issues - there’s the Band Aid solution that will stop the misbehavior in the moment, and then there’s the underlying cause. Today I revisit the idea of what’s underneath the behavior, and break down the many reasons why your child may be acting out in the first place. Of course, the first thing to look for is whether they’re hungry or tired. You also want to keep ...

47. The Hierarchy of Misbehavior

With so many new listeners joining the Patreon recently, today I'll be clarifying the hierarchy of misbehavior, and outlining in very clear steps, the timeline of exactly what to do when your child is misbehaving, using the example of hitting. It may seem cute and harmless when your kid is 16 months old, but if you don't nip it in the bud, hitting can become very problematic and painful if you allow it to continue, particularly when it's directed at another kid. First, you want to try the gen...

Patreon Unlock: The Hierarchy of Misbehavior

With so many new listeners joining the Patreon recently, today I'll be clarifying the hierarchy of misbehavior, and outlining in very clear steps, the timeline of exactly what to do when your child is misbehaving, using the example of hitting. It may seem cute and harmless when your kid is 16 months old, but if you don't nip it in the bud, hitting can become very problematic and painful if you allow it to continue, particularly when it's directed at another kid. First, you want to try the gen...

46. Sleep Expert Dana Obleman

On today’s episode, I’m delighted to welcome sleep expert Dana Obleman. Dana is the founder of the acclaimed Sleep Sense Program, and she lives for helping parents get their babies to sleep through the night. We begin with our own stories of sleepless nights with new babies, and how this struggle prompted Dana to find a solution that she then felt compelled to share with other exhausted parents. Her program offers a number of different options to help sleep train your baby, but Dana explains ...

Patreon Unlock: Sleep Expert Dana Obleman

On today’s episode, I’m delighted to welcome sleep expert Dana Obleman. Dana is the founder of the acclaimed Sleep Sense Program, and she lives for helping parents get their babies to sleep through the night. We begin with our own stories of sleepless nights with new babies, and how this struggle prompted Dana to find a solution that she then felt compelled to share with other exhausted parents. Her program offers a number of different options to help sleep train your baby, but Dana explains ...

Patreon Unlock: It’s Not The “What” But The “Why” with Parenting Coach Stephanie Sotelo

On today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome my good friend and colleague, Stephanie Sotelo, who also happens to be my backup parenting coach. Stephanie blows my mind over and over again as we talk about accessing our “Whys” as parents, and tapping into our values, which act as our compass on this journey and give us the courage to hold firm in our parenting choices when others may question them. We explain how knowing your “Why” can help you understand yourself better as a parent, as well as y...

45. It’s Not The “What” But The “Why” with Parenting Coach Stephanie Sotelo

On today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome my good friend and colleague, Stephanie Sotelo, who also happens to be my backup parenting coach. Stephanie blows my mind over and over again as we talk about accessing our “Whys” as parents, and tapping into our values, which act as our compass on this journey and give us the courage to hold firm in our parenting choices when others may question them. We explain how knowing your “Why” can help you understand yourself better as a parent, as well as y...

Patreon Unlock: Running Hot and Cold with Dr. Stephanie Rimka

On this episode of the podcast, I’m so excited to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Rimka to talk about the science behind sauna, red light, and cold therapy. Dr. Rimka is a holistic brain optimization specialist; she’s been in private practice for twenty years, focusing on using a variety of natural therapies, including bio-hacks, to treat mental health issues including autism, depression, strokes, and Alzheimer’s. Her practice uses technology-based devices focusing on electromagnetic and light fre...

44. Running Hot and Cold with Dr. Stephanie Rimka

On this episode of the podcast, I’m so excited to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Rimka to talk about the science behind sauna, red light, and cold therapy. Dr. Rimka is a holistic brain optimization specialist; she’s been in private practice for twenty years, focusing on using a variety of natural therapies, including bio-hacks, to treat mental health issues including autism, depression, strokes, and Alzheimer’s. Her practice uses technology-based devices focusing on electromagnetic and light fre...

Patreon Unlock: Living Your Authentic Life with World Traveler Jessica Sueiro

On today’s episode, I speak with yet another person I find truly fascinating, Jessica Sueiro. Jessica and her husband, Will, along with their two children, Avalon and Largo, are world traveling, homeschooling, bohemian vagabonds in the best possible way. They have an amazing YouTube channel called World Towning, where they document their full-time travel family adventures and share their passion for dreaming big. Jessica joins me from a boat in Majorca to discuss her family’s decision to leav...

43. Living Your Authentic Life with World Traveler Jessica Sueiro

On today’s episode, I speak with yet another person I find truly fascinating, Jessica Sueiro. Jessica and her husband, Will, along with their two children, Avalon and Largo, are world traveling, homeschooling, bohemian vagabonds in the best possible way. They have an amazing YouTube channel called World Towning, where they document their full-time travel family adventures and share their passion for dreaming big. Jessica joins me from a boat in Majorca to discuss her family’s decision to leav...

Patreon Unlock: Helping Your Child Learn Their Regulation

Continuing on from my episode about Co-Regulation, today I’ll be sharing all of my insights, tips, and tricks on how to help your child effectively recognize when their emotions are building up, and cope with them before they escalate out of control. Our kids are very present in their bodies, which is why their feelings tend to come out in very physical ways. Having your child describe the physical sensation of their emotions, asking where they feel them (in the cheeks, fingers, chest, behind...

42. Helping Your Child Learn Their Regulation

Continuing on from my episode about Co-Regulation, today I’ll be sharing all of my insights, tips, and tricks on how to help your child effectively recognize when their emotions are building up, and cope with them before they escalate out of control. Our kids are very present in their bodies, which is why their feelings tend to come out in very physical ways. Having your child describe the physical sensation of their emotions, asking where they feel them (in the cheeks, fingers, chest, behind...

Patreon Unlock: “Badass With Boundaries” Empowerment Coach Anna Glasgow

Anna Glasgow is an empowerment coach with a passion for personal growth. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and runs the amazing program, “Badass With Boundaries.” We connected over her toddler’s potty training journey on Instagram, and today she joins me as part of my ongoing series in which I simply talk to very cool people! Anna and I break down why boundaries are so important in helping yourself and your family feel safe and secure, the most common areas in which they te...

41. “Badass With Boundaries” Empowerment Coach Anna Glasgow

Anna Glasgow is an empowerment coach with a passion for personal growth. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and runs the amazing program, “Badass With Boundaries.” We connected over her toddler’s potty training journey on Instagram, and today she joins me as part of my ongoing series in which I simply talk to very cool people! Anna and I break down why boundaries are so important in helping yourself and your family feel safe and secure, the most common areas in which they te...

40. Co-Regulation

Today’s episode is the mother of all follow-ups. I’ll be revisiting my episodes on the ‘Go To Your Room’ strategy, tantrums, and negative associations, to clarify some confusion and answer all of your questions on these topics. One of the key ideas here is co-regulation, and whether you can lend your child your calm in moments of dysregulation. If you can be present with inaction, and simply be with your child without trying to fix the feeling or becoming dysregulated yourself, then you can h...