WTF is the deal with the free passes dads get around their equal involvement in the house? WTF can we do about the dads who "can't do bedtime" (that's real, someone really said that!)?

This week Tori and Eric get real about dads and they can do to be more equal partners, more open about what they don't know and more accepting of the ways they can step up. There is a lot to be learned and unlearned and T&E share their own experiences as well as ways to level the playing field in your house.

Let's Party.

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WTF does a childcare agency actually DO all day? What happens to make things busy? What are the day to day things, and what are people actually paying for?

This week Tori and Eric break down what work a childcare agency actually does, what work you pay an agency to do, and what 'childcare expertise' actually means. They go over the nitty gritty of how a family and sitter get accepted to the roster (and when then don't!). Lots of inside scoop and behind-the-curtain info in this one.

Let's Party.

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Childcare, and therefore its agencies, are not taken seriously - WTF is that about? WHy is excellence expected, but not with a price tag? Why do people think they can barter in this industry?

This is a pet peeve episode folks, and Tori and Eric break down an over-arching problem surrounding childcare: that is is not treated with the same respect that is expected from it. This is full of rants, soap box tirades, and of course lots of swearing. Buckle up, things get real in this one.

Let's Party.

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WTF is the best way to bring music to our childcare? What if I can't sing or play an instrument? And how can we avoid falling into this traditional gender roles at home and challenge ourselves as dads to step up?

This week we are joined by the voice of our very own podcast jingle - Ben Piper. Ben talks about his life as a husband a father of a little one and how his life has changed, how he got his start in music and how he brings it into his own house. We get into the "meaty" topic of dad's role in childcare, and how dads can be the best partners while holding themselves accountable.

Let's Party.

Follow Ben on Spotify

Listen to Ben's new song "IDC"

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WTF do we LOVE about working with kids? WTF is the parenting-hype about? Why do people choose childcare as a job? And aren't we always saying how hard it is? What's to love? SO MUCH TO LOVE.

This week is a heartwarming, sweet, funny, and simply sunshine-filled episode about all of the reasons people LOVE working with, and being with kids. We talk a lot about how and why it's hard, but YOU our listeners really delivered the goods here and filled this episode with submissions about so many amazing things! Join us as we get a bit gushy mushy and reminice about all the sweetness around us.

Let's Party.

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WTF has to happen to find your own forever nanny? Where do you look? What needs to happen to make it work? Is it magic?

This week Tori and Eric talk to the (mentioned on this show mannnny times already) Super Sitter legend, Maryann. Maryann goes over the standard Sitter 10 Qs, but also talks about her long-time relationship with the same family for over a decade (and still going strong), and how they have made it work for so long. We also learn about fire people and Tori gets the giggles.

Lets Party.

This Week's Shout Outs:

MJ the Musical - Tour Dates Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year.

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WTF kind of convos do we need to be having BEFORE the kids come into the picture? What foundation of communcation is ideal? Can you even plan for this stuff?

Tori and Eric talk with Marissa Freeman this week, who gets honest and vulnerable about the communicaiton building, the conversations she wants to have before, and IF she will even have kids. How to answer that awful question (that should NOT ever be asked), and how listening to our podcast has helped her think differently about her future family planning.

Lets Party.

Find Marissa: on Instagram - @marissaarynfreeman Find the Village on Insta too: @ifoundmyvillage

This Week's Shout Outs: Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year.

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Some well deserved high fives and kudos going out this week to everyone from the poopy-butt wipers, to the teachers with allllll the patience. You may even hear about yourself in this one. *heads up* This is a very f-bomb filled episode this week -- you've been warned!

After guests have come on to gush on Tori and Super Sitters, T&E thought it was time to pay this back to ALLLLL the people working in childcare and with children, to give recognition back out to those that deserve it and rarely get it. Join us this week for a very fun time of lifiting others up and giving praise where it is due.

Let's Party. This Week's Shout Outs: Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year. ________________ Want to send us something? Email: [email protected] Tori: @todiebeans Eric: @ericburghervo Find us in all the places: Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicagosupersitters Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday! Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes

You are in for a WTF treat today! Our special guest is a former Super Sitter, a current Super Family, and an all around super human. She is beautifully honest and vulnerable, and this is an awesome convo.

Caeleigh talks to Tori and Eric today about the best (and not best) moments of parenting so far, what she loves, how it's changed her, and how she makes it all work with two under two (spoiler alert: she thinks the 'sleep when they sleep' tip is BS). There is also a lot of talk about poop because.. well, kids.

Let's Party. This Week's Shout Outs: Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year.

Aldi Pouches - cause they are Caeleigh and Eric's fave. ________________ Want to send us something? Email: [email protected] Tori: @todiebeans Eric: @ericburghervo Find us in all the places: Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicagosupersitters Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday! Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes

WTF is the best way to leverage FB groups for childcare or for finding childcare jobs? Is it safe? How do I know if the people are legit or not? How are FB groups different than booking through an agency?

This week Eric and Tori cover the taboo topic of finding childcare in big online groups. Yes it can be safe, yes it can be a legit way to do it, but there is more work than just making a post! Join E&T as they break this down, and maybe Tori gets a bit soapboxy about a couple of things.

Let's Party. This Week's Shout Outs: Momos Book Club - Momosbookclub.com Momos book club makes a child's library as diverse as the world and makes a perfect gift any time of the year. ________________ Want to send us something? Email: [email protected] Tori: @todiebeans Eric: @ericburghervo Find us in all the places: Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicagosupersitters Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagosupersitters TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@the_superchannel Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday! Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes