Probably OK Parenting

Allison & Brian talk sleep woes, a new toddler travel experience, the deep regret that follows them to any toddler restaurant experience, Brian's shocking parenting confession, a sticky situation involving a stark contrast of expectations among parents of your child's friends, and digest an article on the contrasting parenting norms around the world. It's a doozy!

What do raising boys, meth-dealership windows, and a bidet have in common? You'll have to listen to episode 33 to find out! There's a lot packed into his episode, including Brian's weirdest "weird" he's experienced yet in this crazy game called parenting! Does anyone else....experience "nap paralysis"? Let us know @ProbablyOKParenting

In Episode 32, we dive deep into some parent confessions, question our conflict-navigation skills, randomly break out into Italian pop song lyrics, and discuss the parenting chapter of Brene Brown's Book, "Daring Greatly." It's a personal and reflective episode, full of ridiculous tomfoolery. What does our 21-month-old toddler have in common with the main love interest in any romantic comedy? You gotta listen to find out!

Baby C is 21 months old and his parents have differing opinions about potty training and transitioning to a toddler bed.. They also wonder... does anyone else have a hard time keeping up emotionally with their toddler's mood swings? Also, is it inappropriate to mean mug another child at the playground? Let us know what you think @ProbablyOKParenting

On today's episode, we discuss some recent travel adventures with our 20-month old, what happened when Allison tried to pull a fast one on a TSA agent, and some interesting playground interactions.. We also launch a new segment; "Sticky Sitch" where we interview one of our dear friends of the pod (DFPs) about a tricky parenting situation! Find us on instagram @ProbablyOKParenting and let listener Heather know what she should do!

Allison & Brian break down an article from www.mykidstime.com describing many parenting "no-nos." As always, they have more than a few meandering thoughts as they relate these items to their own journey raising their 19-month old toddler. 

In this episode, we discuss the book "8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids" by Dr. Kevin Leman. Trust us...all you have to do is listen to this episode and you'll never have any issues with your child ever again...guaranteed. Probably. 

Is playing a video game an extraverted or introverted activity? We don’t exactly agree and we’d love to hear your thoughts, DFPs! In this episode, Allison & Brian discuss the book “The Child Code” and continue the age old “nature vs. nurture debate.” They discuss the famous “marshmallow test” and if kids who have self control truly end up more successful or not? You’ll have to listen to find out how little Sally turned into Barack Obama. Brian might call BS…but either way… It’s probably OK. Visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting

What happens when your child's beloved pop-it toy is the talk of the town? How can we re-brand "mom-nesia"? Why is there really no perfect day-care situation no matter how hard you try to find one? Why is Brian a judgmental parent? All of these questions & MORE answered in this episode full of ridiculous tomfoolery. Baby C is 18-months old. Visit us on Instagram @ProbablyOKParenting