Raw Parenting Podcast

We’re comparing dayhomes vs. larger daycare centres to ask a question parents don’t hear enough: does the size of your child’s daycare actually matter? We explore caregiver consistency, child-to-caregiver ratios, attachment, emotional security, and the advantages of both settings to uncover what may matter most when choosing care for your child.Research:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8478126/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2006.00896.x?utm_source=chatgpt.com_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Does your toddler really need daycare to socialize, or can children develop strong social skills at home? In this episode, we explore toddler socialization, daycare vs. staying home, early childhood development, parallel play, peer interaction, social skills, attachment, and parent-child relationships to understand what young children actually need. We share our experience raising three kids, challenge common assumptions about daycare and socialization, and look at what the research says about how toddlers learn to interact, communicate, play, and build healthy relationships._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Is 40 hours of daycare too much for a young child? We look at what the research actually says, the signs your child may be struggling, and what parents can do when daycare isn’t optional.Research Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0885200606000421?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/releases/family_characteristics_influence_development?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0885200606000421?utm_source=chatgpt.com_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Tom and Mal talking about daycare and how moving away from it has changed their life._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

What really happens inside daycare, and what don't parents get to see? In this episode, we explore the realities of modern daycare through the perspective of someone who has worked in the system. We discuss caregiver turnover, staff shortages, attachment, emotional development, and the hidden challenges many children experience throughout the day. Whether your child attends daycare or you're still weighing your options, this conversation is meant to help you make a more informed decision for your family.❤️ Subscribe for honest conversations about parenting, child development, attachment, and raising emotionally healthy kids.#Parenting #Daycare #Attachment #ChildDevelopment #GentleParenting #Motherhood #Fatherhood #Toddlers #RawParentingPodcast_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Two years ago, we made the controversial decision to take our daughter out of daycare. Looking back, we never expected the changes we would see. In this episode, we share the biggest differences in her confidence, sibling relationships, emotional regulation, and family life, along with the lessons we've learned after keeping our girls home. If you're questioning daycare or simply want the best for your child, this conversation is for you._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Did our parents get something right that we've forgotten? In this episode, we explore the old-school parenting habits that built resilience, independence, and confidence, and whether modern parenting has gone too far in the opposite direction. A thoughtful conversation for parents who want to raise capable, emotionally healthy kids._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Free 15-Question Self-Reflection Workbook: https://raw-parenting-podcast.kit.com/3481ea6a70Can you be ambitious and still be a great parent? If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, corporate professional, or career-driven parent who can't stop thinking about work, this video is for you. We explore why so many ambitious parents struggle to be fully present at home, how success can quietly affect your marriage and your relationship with your children, and practical ways to chase your dreams without losing your family.Whether you're building a business, climbing the corporate ladder, or balancing work and parenting, you'll learn how to stop bringing work home mentally, become a more present mom or dad, and create deeper connections with your kids without giving up your ambition._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

✨ The exact words for life's toughest parenting moments.https://parentsvision.com?aff=MMkDK1Every outing doesn't have to end in tears. In this episode, we share the simple phrases and playful strategies that actually help children transition from the park, a friend's house, or anywhere else without turning it into a battle.Tom and Mal._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

FREE Downloadable Wound Language Test: https://raw-parenting-podcast.kit.com/0436641261For decades, we've been told that understanding our Love Language is the key to a healthy relationship. But what if Love Languages only tell part of the story? In this episode, we explore the idea that the way we want to be loved may actually be rooted in deeper childhood wounds. From rejection and abandonment to invisibility and burden, we'll uncover why we crave certain forms of love and how understanding the wound beneath the language may be the real path to healing, connection, and stronger relationships._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Join us weekly for new content!#parent #kids #family #deepstuff