Toddler Purgatory

Toddler Purgatory is a comedy parenting podcast by and for moms of kids under six. Hosted by hilarious moms Molly Lloyd and Blaire Brooks, each episode of Toddler Purgatory digs deep on a different parenting topic, providing some real talk, some expert advice, and a ton of laughs. Parenting little kids might feel like you're stuck in purgatory sometimes, but with Blaire and Molly as your guides, you'll have a lot more fun along the way. New episodes every Tuesday! Thanks for subscribing and listening! Find out more at toddlerpurgatory.com and on social media #toddlerpurgatory.

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Jan 17, 2024 · 41 min
Small Budget Changes That Add Up
Do you need to douse yourself with cold water in order to get up the courage to look in your bank account? We asked our listeners about bite-sized budget tips that make paying their monthly bills a little less stressful.
Jan 15, 2024 · 41 min
Can We Be Happier as Moms?
Is motherhood supposed to be nonstop fun? And if it's not, are we doing it wrong? We asked our listeners what having a "happy motherhood" means to them.
Jan 10, 2024 · 44 min
Easy and Fun Projects for Kids (with guest Erica Domesek)
How do we get our kids away from screens without breaking the bank or planning elaborate outings? Erica Domesek's new book "P.S. - We Made This!" has plenty of ideas for kids' crafts that require zero shopping, zero traveling, and zero (okay, minimal) stress. Erica Domesek is a social media maven, and an extremely cool + crafty parent! She is the founder of the innovative DIY lifestyle brand P.S.–I Made This, which launched in 2009. She has been a distinguished expert in the areas of design and style as well as a leader in brand marketing for 15 years. PS.–We Made This: Super Fun Crafts that Grow Smarter and Healthier Kids follows in the footsteps of her first two books, offering similarly creative and colorful at-home projects– but now invites the whole family to join in the fun! Molly, Blaire, and Erica discuss: Being artistic vs. being crafty How to use what you have around the house for crafts rather than buying materials Here's where you can find Erica: https://psimadethis.com/about @psimadethis @abramsbooks Buy Erica's book: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781419756108 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 3, 2024 · 41 min
Play Date Etiquette
Wondering how to find suitable playmates for your kid? Wondering how long playdates should be? Wondering if alcohol will be served? Here's some playdate etiquette for your listening pleasure.
Jan 1, 2024 · 48 min
Real Self-Care For Moms
Self-care can sound like another chore. Seriously, who has time for a bubble bath? And is that really the best use of 20 free minutes, assuming we had them? But as Haley Jena points out in this article for What To Expect, self-care isn’t selfish. It's what we need in order to keep going as parents. It's not optional. In this episode, we discuss what definitely doesn’t work for us, what kind of does, and what we’re going to start (like reading actual books and not just our phones). Here are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode: Moira Lawler for Everyday Health: What Is Self-Care and Why Is It So Important To Your Health? Forbes: Practicing Self-Care Is Important: 10 Easy Habits To Get You Started Haley Jena for What To Expect: 19 Self-Care Ideas for Moms That Aren't Just 'Take a Shower' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2023 · 35 min
What's Up With Toddler Obsessions?
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." Here’s why kids have them.
Dec 25, 2023 · 44 min
Forgiving Our Mistakes As Moms
Love punishing yourself for even the teensiest mom mistakes? Here's how to work through parenting mistakes big and small, let go of the accompanying guilt, and model healthy self-compassion for your kids.
Dec 20, 2023 · 55 min
Aren't Moms Funny? (With Guests Kate Zelensky and Cody Lindquist)
Why does it feel like our kids are the toughest crowd of all? And where do they get their impeccable comedy timing? Kate Zelensky and Cody Lindquist join our hosts to discuss their comedy careers, their kids, and the perils of pepperoni pizza.
Dec 18, 2023 · 46 min
Is Sharing Caring?
Sharing is caring, right? We were all raised to believe that sharing is an important part of polite social interactions. But as adults, we would be taken aback if abruptly asked to share something we were using, like our phone. So why do we insist that our kids share toys with complete strangers at a moment's notice? Here's when– and why– it's ok NOT to share. Molly and Blaire discuss: The difference between making kids share and encouraging them to share What forced sharing teaches kids What to say to turn-giving kids and to waiting kids when encouraging sharing Role-playing with your child to practice polite yet assertive behavior is a great way to start the conversation about when and why it's appropriate to share. Links! Positive Parenting Solutions: "It's OK Not to Share" Heather Shumaker's book It’s OK NOT to share…and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids Positive Parenting Solutions: "Why a Feelings Wheel Supports Your Positive Parenting Journey" Little Timer app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 · 40 min
Stuff We Swore We'd Never Say (But Still Do)
Ever have a moment where you say something to your kid, and suddenly, somehow, it’s your mom talking? You’re not alone. Here are the things that we- and the #todpurgs fam- swore we’d never say as parents, and somehow do anyway.
Dec 11, 2023 · 42 min
Kids and Their Comfort Items
Is losing your toddler's lovey your worst possible nightmare? You're not alone. Those blankets, binkies, and stuffies hold a lot of power over our kids. So how do we handle the pressure? And how do we help our kids when it's time to let them go?
Dec 6, 2023 · 36 min
I'd Pay for That!
What would you pay any amount of money for if it made your life easier? Sick daycare? Self-dressing toddler clothes? Car Roombas? Our listeners came up with some zillion-dollar ideas that Molly and Blaire want to invent right right now.
Dec 4, 2023 · 41 min
Making Memories (Not Meltdowns) At The Holidays
Emotions always run high this time of year, as does the pressure to “make memories” with our kids. Here’s how we’re trying to lean into the unexpected for the holidays. There is so much fun and joy in the surrender of being just a little bit silly.
Nov 29, 2023 · 43 min
When (and Why) Kids Are So Brutally Honest
Toddlers. Where else can we get daily reminders that we look tired, our singing voice is terrible, and our bodies are squishy? And why do they feel the need to be so brutally honest? Blaire and Molly talk about their own kid's unending commentary and discuss comments from listeners who wrote in with their best “ruthless toddler” moments.
Nov 28, 2023 · 47 min
Mom Friends and Parent Posses
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 tribe– or parent posse.
Nov 23, 2023 · 40 min
Can We Praise Our Kids TOO Much?
Can kids' resilience be harmed with an excess of praise? Here's how to talk to our kids so that they feel loved and validated– but not excessively or disingenuously complimented.
Nov 21, 2023 · 49 min
Helping Our Kids Keep a Positive Body Image
“You’re so pretty!” “You’re so handsome!” Our children are beautiful, yes, but how do we teach them to have positive images of themselves no matter what? Especially when unobtainable beauty standards and diet culture messaging are all around?
Nov 16, 2023 · 50 min
Keeping It Clean! Kids And Hygiene
Scientists say we have between 2 and 10 million bacteria living between our elbows and our fingertips. How many on an independent preschooler who rejects soap and water outright? If your kid is currently running that experiment, we’ve got ideas.
Nov 14, 2023 · 44 min
When Kids Are Down On Themselves
Why do our kids engage in negative self-talk? Where is it coming from? Are we supposed to ignore it or push back? Here are the reasons kids can get down on themselves, how concerned we should get, plus the most productive ways of responding.
Nov 9, 2023 · 47 min
Teaching Kids Kindness
One minute it's sweet, one minute it's sour. No, not your chicken dinner. Your household, when your kid is cuddling with you and then turns on a dime and throws a tantrum. How can we show our kids that kindness is king? (And queen?)

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