Episodes
Transitions and Why They're Hard For Kids
Nov. 9, 2021
There are “big picture” transitions for kids, like starting school. There are smaller daily transitions, like putting screens down to get pajamas on. Both kinds can drive little kids bananas. Here’s how to make such times ea…
A Little Help Here! Kids And Chores
Nov. 2, 2021
It can be counterproductive to the cleanliness of our homes to have our little ones “help,” but setting expectations early is worth the trouble. Here’s how to right-size the task for each age, plus how to deal with all the w…
Little Kid Rules
Oct. 26, 2021
Our kids are tiny dictators who rule our lives with extreme arbitrariness. Whether it's demanding that "only Daddy" strap them into their car seats, or dictates about how toilet paper should be ripped, Toddler Purgatory has …
How to Make Mornings Less Morning-y
Oct. 19, 2021
Whether or not you consider yourself a "morning person” getting your household on the move and out the door in the mornings can be really rough. We discuss some strategies for making mornings just a little less, you know, mo…
Your Sleep Questions Answered (with guest Becca Campbell of Little Z Sleep)
Oct. 12, 2021
Becca Campbell is the founder and creator of Little Z Sleep Consulting. In this episode she solves our listeners’ sleep dilemmas, from the newborn who is up all night to the kindergartener who is still napping at daycare. We…
All The Feels: Mom Guilt, Rage, and Shame
Oct. 5, 2021
Mom guilt. Mom rage. Shame. We feel them, then we feel bad. Which doesn't help us feel any better. Here’s how to acknowledge, anticipate, sit with, process, and redirect these feelings, without beating ourselves up for havin…
The Baby, Toddler, and Everyday Stuff We Can't Live Without
Sept. 21, 2021
When you have little ones, there’s a lot of stuff you probably didn’t need to buy– and a few things that are total sanity-savers. Here are all the things that got us through, and still do! Check out our website for complete …
Mom Friends and Parent Posses
Sept. 7, 2021
70% of moms say their “inner mom circle” is their primary means of daily support. Some of us find that group really quickly. Some of us struggle, for reasons that are in and/or out of our control. Here’s how to find your mom…
Is My Kid Ready For School?
Aug. 24, 2021
Kindergarten isn’t just blocks and snacks anymore! Are our kids ready to start school? We discuss what "school readiness" actually entails, how we’re prepping at home and what to do if your kid just isn’t ready for the deman…
Nobody Told Me That: Small Daily Annoyance Fixers
Aug. 10, 2021
Nobody tells you that the four-day potty training plan might take 6 weeks. Or that you should always have crayons and paper in the diaper bag. This episode is full of boredom busters, potty training tips, and all the best st…
Nobody Told Me That! Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers Edition
July 27, 2021
We all got a lot of advice when we were pregnant… but there’s also a lot that nobody tells you. From the difficulties of breastfeeding to the inability to keep clothing on a toddler, Molly and Blaire get to the bottom of it …
Picky Eaters
July 13, 2021
Most kids are somewhat finicky. Some are full-blown picky eaters. People who say those kids will “eat when they're hungry enough!" mean well. They are also incorrect. So should a parent keep feeding the picky eater the three…
Vacationing With Little Kids (with guest Julia Edelstein of Parents Magazine)
June 29, 2021
We're ready to go All The Places after being stuck at home for so long, but traveling with little ones presents a few extra layers of challenge. We discuss how to plan the just-right vacation with guest Julia Edelstein, edit…
Danger Babies– Why Are Some Kids Such Risk-Takers?
June 15, 2021
Is your little one a Danger Baby who jumps from the top of the slide? Or a Safety Baby who hides behind you? How can we find the balance of keeping our little ones safe and building their courage? And how do we keep the bana…
What's Up With Toddler Obsessions?
June 1, 2021
If your little one has ever insisted on sleeping with a hairbrush, or going to preschool every morning with the same tiny school bus clenched in her fist, you’ve seen what psychologists call "extremely intense interests." H…
Well, THAT Was a Lot: Coming Out Of a Really Tough Year
May 18, 2021
The sun is out, the masks are coming off, and we’re just beginning to come to terms with what the heck that all was. For our little ones, pandemic life *was* normal life. We talk about our toughest pandemic moments and what …
Escape From Whine Town
May 18, 2021
Kids whine because it works– studies show that the human brain is uniquely unqualified to tune it out. Because it’s a “low-power strategy of dominance.” And because we often cave to it pretty quickly– which unfortunately le…
Toddlers: They're The Worst!
May 18, 2021
Aren’t toddlers just the best? Are they not also, at times, the WORST? Blaire and Molly welcome you to Toddler Purgatory by discussing the many challenges of life with tiny, ruthlessly honest, tantrum-having, often stinky ca…
Welcome To Toddler Purgatory!
April 26, 2021
Toddler Purgatory is a new comedy parenting podcast, hosted by Blaire Brooks and Molly Lloyd, for parents of kids six and under. Brought to you by What Fresh Hell Media!