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 …
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…
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 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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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!
