Let’s talk about listening—and why your kid not doing what you asked isn’t always about defiance. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get your child to listen the first time (without yelling across the house or bribing with snacks). We’re covering everything from how screens impact your kid’s ability to hear you, to why consequences have to be immediate in order to work. I’m also diving into one of the biggest reasons your kid might be ignoring you: they simply don’t believe you’ll follow through. If you’ve slipped into permissive parenting or feel like your kid is running the show, this is your loving, no-nonsense reset. Let’s get back to being the trustworthy, firm, awesome leader your kid actually needs.Timestamps:(00:00:45) Effective Communication in Child Behavior Management(00:02:04) Building Trust Through Effective Child Communication(00:10:05) Building Trust and Boundaries Through Authoritative Parenting(00:17:05) Consistent Boundaries for Authoritative Parenting(00:20:06) Swinging the Pendulum: Restoring Parental AuthorityJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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237: Food for Thought (Bite Size Nugget)
Hey hey! In this bite-sized nugget, I’m bringing you a half-baked but important thought that hit me hard: when did we lose our connection to food—and what did we fill that time with? I’m talking about the slow erosion of food culture, from the rise of shelf-stable convenience to the fact that so many adults don’t even know how to cook anymore. We’ve got all these time-saving devices, but somehow we’re more burnt out than ever—and we don’t even have time to get our food, let alone cook it. This one’s not a rant (okay, maybe a little)—just a gut-check on how “easy” might actually be making things harder. Let’s chew on it.Timestamps:(00:01:19) The Impact of Convenience on Cooking Skills(00:02:22) "The Disconnect Between Convenience and Burnout"Jamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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236: The Village Part 5 - Organized Sports & Activities
In this final part of the Village series, I’m going after something big: organized sports and structured activities for the under-six crowd. Look, I know it’s tempting to sign your kid up for everything from ballet to t-ball—but I’m breaking down why that might be doing more harm than good. We’re talking body awareness, emotional regulation, mental load (hello group chats!), and what your little one actually needs in this stage of development. Plus, I’m giving you better alternatives: from drop-in classes to truly free play, and how to build your own little community without losing your damn mind. Spoiler: your four-year-old is not missing out on a scholarship. Tune in.Timestamps:(00:00:41) Promoting Community and Social Skills Through Activities(00:02:51) Early Introduction to Organized Sports for Kids(00:06:22) Autonomous Play: Nurturing Child Development Safely(00:12:51) Teamwork Development Before Age Six(00:14:38) Collaborative Development Through Diverse Team Activities(00:19:41) Balanced Approach to Children's Activity ParticipationJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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235: A Trick for Overstimulation (Bite Size Nugget)
Hey friends! In this bite-sized nugget, I’m following up on our convo about phones and overstimulation—because this one really can’t be said enough. Today we’re talking about how your phone use (yes, even for “productive” stuff like emails and scheduling) is hijacking your nervous system and keeping you stuck in a hypervigilant, crouching-tiger state. I’m breaking down how your vision, your body, and your mental load all take a hit—and sharing a few simple, science-backed tricks to help calm your system on the spot. Spoiler: you don’t have to delete Instagram or throw your phone in a lake. But you do need to take your power back. Let’s go.Timestamps:(00:00:33) "The Physiological Effects of Phone Usage"(00:01:42) Phone-induced Sympathetic Nervous System Activation CounteractionJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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234: The Village Part 4 - Digital Life
In this final part of the Village series, I’m diving into one of the biggest culprits behind burnout and overwhelm: our phones. Yep, we’re talking overstimulation, the scarcity loop hijacking your brain, and how digital life is quietly (or not-so-quietly) wrecking your presence with your kids. This episode is part rant, part loving intervention—and I’m breaking down why your phone use might be making everything feel harder than it is. From social media to group chats, emails to photos, we’re covering how to stop blaming your kids for your overstimulation when it’s actually your tech overload. No shame, no judgment—just a real look at what’s zapping your bandwidth and how to start taking it back.Timestamps:(00:01:20) Slot Machine Psychology: Parenting and Burnout(00:04:31) Tech Overstimulation Reducing Cognitive Abilities(00:10:30) Reward-driven Engagement in Slot Machines(00:14:08) "The Dopamine-driven Cycle of Social Media"(00:25:20) Analog Methods for Managing Phone Usage(00:30:13) "The Brick: Analog Solutions for Screen Time"(00:37:19) Mindful Phone Usage for Mental Well-beingJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapee
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