Childproof
Episodes
Basically Facetime
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another preshow preview. And a montage. Who doesn’t love a montage? Yes we did one of these but we aren’t very good at planning and this on...
Winter Break Survival Tips
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winter break is upon us in the northern hemisphere. (Happy summer to our Southern Hemisphere listeners) We’ve got holidays and school breaks and kid...
Holiday Email Round Up
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time when we read your emails and chat. Gwenna and Tori have been asking listeners to share their favo...
Becoming An Artist With Scott Sava
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become an artist? How much are you standing in your own way? This week Tori and Gwenna welcome artist (and now author) Scott Chri...
Holiday Movie Review
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the holiday season and tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Your friendly neighborhood podcasts hosts little bit forgot they’d be insanely busy in the l...
The Ghost of Holiday Spirit
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be hard. From schedules to budgets, magic to mayhem, there’s a lot. All the time. It feels like we kick a ball down the hill Octobe...
Yep Still Mad About It
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out one episode of being mad wasn’t enough. We’re still mad but we are working through it. Anger isn’t taboo but it is hard to work wit...
Stay Mad About It
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does getting mad make you bad? Absolutely not. A lot of folks grew up being told to bottle up their feelings and that carries long term consequences. ...
Hearing Vs. Listening
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of childproof, we hear you. No. Really, we do. Yeah, we’re doing all the talking but it’s a podcast. This one is about listen...
Fire, Knives, and Other Things to Give Kids
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting with and through anxiety can give a person anxiety. How do I overcome my irrational (and sometimes rational) fears to let my children grow u...
Decision Fatigue
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you mean I have to choose every meal I eat for the rest of my life? What do you mean I’m responsible for choosing what most everyone in this...
The Scariest Childproof Ever
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky season has begun which means many of us are beginning to shop for Halloween costumes. Unless you’re like tori in which case you’ve got week...
Email Roundup
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time again. Tori and Gwenna dive into the inbox and the comment sections to see what you really want to talk about. From over-thinking (wh...
Complain Chain
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings are sort of built to complain. It helps us regulate, it can make us feel better, and it sometimes helps us work out a solution to whateve...
Over Protected
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent Harris Poll found as released and had internet parents in an uproar. Tori and Gwenna had a bit of a different take. In a data driven world, h...
Hello From The Other Side
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello from the other side of some of the things we thought our kids would never grow out of. Parents of young children are often told “Cherish it! Y...
Unfinished Sentences
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part of parenting is realizing you’ll almost never get to complete a sentence. Or a thought. At least during certain ages and stages. Constant inter...
Retro Parenting
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millennials are notorious for really cherishing their nostalgia. We can’t help it. We had really cool things. And we long for simpler times. But not...
Independence
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Much of raising kids is fostering, dealing with, and cleaning up from our kids doing stuff “by themself”. Our goal, among others, is to parent our...
Back To School Special
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back to school season and that means it’s time to talk a lot about going back to school. On this episode of Childproof, we tackle that it’s...
Change and Challenge
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s in a name? Turns out we’ve been debating that for a hot second. On the heels of a Wall Street Journal piece comparing “Gentle Parenting”...
Countdown
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is slowly winding itself down and many of us look forward to sending our precious womb fruit to school. Tori and Gwenna certainly are. But they...
Mom Mantras
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a hundred times… we all have phrases that are said in repeat. And things our kids will VOW never to say to the...
Media Readiness
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your kid ready to watch Deadpool? Good news. That’s your call. Bad news. We probably won’t help very much in deciding. This episode Tori and Gw...
Kid Bedrooms & Family Spaces
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you keep your deodorant? If the answer is something reasonable like bathroom or gym bag… this episode might sound odd. Cuz we keep our deod...
Childproof: Rebellion 1776
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here. The announcement we’ve been teasing. The news we’ve been itching to share. The thing we’ve been working on for months. Two ...
Bored In The House
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to summer. School is out. It’s hot. The chorus of I’m bored has begun. But let’s be honest. It’s not just the kids who get bored. Pare...
Are Movies Better Than Books? (Minisode)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tori gave Gwenna a minisode to discuss books versus movies because they desperately needed to hear more on the subject after the timer went off. Timer...
The Nostalgia Hits Different
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nostalgia always hits different. It’s even weirder when you start sharing the staples of your past with the next generation. Does Ferngully still ho...
Parenting Fails
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are responsive parents. Not perfect ones. In this episode of Childproof Tori and Gwenna tackle some of their less than stellar moments, discuss the...
Founding Drama (Minisode)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tori won a bet and got to talk about whatever they wanted to for five whole minutes and Gwenna had to pretend to be interested. Then there was a surpr...
Ode to Minisodes
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever think you’d miss Baby Shark? Because you might miss Baby Shark…This episode is a little bit of everything. Some emails, some listener...
Mom Friends
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends as a kid seemed hard when Gwenna and Tori were kids. Turns out it was way easier to make friends as kids as it is to make friends as mo...
Summertime Sadness 2
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We resume discussion of the Surviving Summer. It doesn’t have to suck. There are ways to make it fun for everyone without breaking the bank. Lots an...
Summer Sadness
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime is nearly upon us. Closer for some than others but the school year is wrapping up and these kids are about to be home all day. Every day. W...
Emails and Emotes
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Childproof Podcast is diving back into our email box and comment sections to hear what you have to say. We beg you to email u...
Childproofed Hills
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American cheese may or may not be food. Blue is a flavor. As is purple. Cosplayers and Sports Fans are basically the same. Raisins are definitely not ...
Finding Out
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know we have to let our kids mess up. We have to let them learn. Sometimes we have to let them learn the hard way. They mess up and they have to fi...
Sarcasm is a Love Language
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two sarcastic people make children together? You end up with a kid who is genetically built to be sarcastic. That’s what. Ask us h...
Person Parents
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a twenty-first century parent is a lot. You have to find time for yourself while prioritizing yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take...
It’s OK to be Anxious (sometimes)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you gotta do it anxious. There’s a difference between feeling anxious and living with anxiety. No matter what level of anxious you feel, y...
Dr Google: A Mom’s Best Friend & Worst Enemy
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your kid is sick. Is it time for an ice pack and a nap? Or is it doctor time? When do you give Tylenol? Is Motrin safe for babies? Did I do something ...
You Don’t Like Dragons, Kid
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We like to read. We really like to read. Books have been a constant companion of both Tori and Gwenna and we are working on passing that love of readi...
Chaotic Good Parenting pt 2
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will it work for everyone? Absolutely not. There’s no one right way to raise kids. And sometimes you get to look at a rule and say Nope. We can’t ...
Chaotic Good Parenting
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever look at a common idea or behavior and think “Nope. That’s not for me.” Cuz same. Today on Childproof Tori and Gwenna discuss come of their ...
Howdy Y’all Email Round Up
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hit the inbox for your emails. Which means we are all over the place. We touch on parenting through an age gap, losing the game (iykyk), ...
Mom Brains
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moms do a lot of different jobs. Chef, Nurse, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant, Teacher. Some folks call this wearing different hats. We think ...
Empathetically Angry
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy is a learned skill and you can start teaching at day zero. Our kids are more capable of empathy and understanding than we tend to think. This ...
Back To Routine
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gwenna and Tori are back this week! What even happened? Tori and Gwenna discuss everything that happened on their break, from why they had a break to ...
Not Goodbye, But See You Soon (And You'll See Us)
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gwenna and Tori share some sad - but ultimately exciting - news. Childproof is parting ways with Betches Media, but the show lives on! We'r...
Sibling Math & Tooth Fairy Lore
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Context matters when you want to call your brother a Silly Pumpkin Doo-Doo Head. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss the complexities of sibling dynami...
Elf On A Shelf, Sensory Santa, & Letting Go Of Mom Guilt
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a melancholy Christmas, it is…a time of year. This week, Gwenna and Tori share their struggle to get into the holiday spirit, and the way they'...
The Ultimate Mom Gift Guide
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you just have to push through the discomfort and get really specific. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss what moms actually want for the ho...
Talking To The Turkey And Crying
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always parenting on hard mode when you’re parenting anywhere else but home territory. This week, Gwenna and Tori share their ultimate Thanksg...
In the Eye Of The Hurricane, We Regulate
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your best is still your best when you don't have as much to give. This week, Gwenna and Tori talk all about emotions, what to do with them, and how to...
You Win, But I Get To Be Right Next Time
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good parents never stop thinking they’re doing a bad job; bad parents never stop to wonder if they’re doing a good one. This week, Gwenna and Tori...
Show Me Where Floppy Is On The Feelings Wheel
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you've never *seen* a tiger robot stuffy, that doesn't meant it doesn't exist. This week, Gwenna and Tori are here to help distract you f...
The Google Rabbit Holes Of Parenting
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself googling "Why is my child saying gyatt?" into the wee hours of the morning? This week, Gwenna and Tori turn to Google Aut...
We Are Not The Only People Here
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your child has ever screamed in a library, had a melt down in the freezer aisle, or if you've ever felt like apologizing for having kids (you don't...
The Parental Paradox
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it seem like reverse psychology only works when you don't want it to!? In this episode, Tori and Gwenna explore the humorous and often frus...
Our Kids Are Not Our Hobbies
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a hobby collector, this episode is for you. Gwenna and Tori discuss their many extracurricular pastimes, past and present (RIP Tori's miniat...
The Take-Home Folder Of Doom
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers are a vital part of our village, and they are on our side. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori unpack all things back to school, from field trip...
We’re All In This Mail Bag Together
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another mail bag! Gwenna and Tori dive right into the Childproof inbox to see what’s been on the listeners’ minds, and share some ...
Breakfast Candy And Sprinkle Sandwiches
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, bribery is the solution to the problems you create for yourself. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori compare notes on some of the weird things...
A Very, Merry, Unbirthday Bash
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is no right or wrong way to celebrate birthdays. In this episode, Tori and Gwenna share their reasons for not hosting parties, the challenges of...
Hard Conversations Are Worth Having
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If a child is old enough to ask a question, they are old enough to deserve an answer. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori discuss the importance of havin...
My Closet Of Requirement
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Routines, habits, schedules, and systems are different but interconnected. In this episode, Tori and Gwenna share personal examples of how they have i...
Goblins Go To The Zoo
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you think you were going to be packing bento boxes or going on every field trip, but then never did? That’s ok, us too. In this episode, Tori an...
Ear Candy for the Soul Ft. Tim Kubart
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids music parents will actually like?! This week, Tori and Gwenna are joined by Tim Kubart, a Grammy Award winning children’s musician, to share hi...
There Be Dragons
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tori and Gwenna dive into the complexities of parenting with wisdom and humor as they tackle the tough questions: Should you skip err...
New School Year, Same Backpack
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Who is ready for their kids to go back to school?!” If you raised your hand, you’re in good company. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori discuss t...
Glitter Is Not The Devil
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tori and Gwenna delve into the intricate world of parenting children with deep passions, exploring how their kids' intense interests ...
Ages and Stages: Boss Level
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tori and Gwenna discuss the challenges of parenting middle grade, preteen, and teenage children. They emphasize the importance of mai...
Ages And Stages: The Saga Continues
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of Ages and Stages, Gwenna and Tori discuss the unique challenges and experiences of parenting children in the pre-K to third g...
Ages And Stages: The Early Years
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first Ages and Stages episode. This week, Tori and Gwenna walk through the early years. They emphasize trusting your instincts, priorit...
I Don’t Let My Kids Win
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't listen to this episode, I'm telling Mom! This week, Tori and Gwenna discuss the dynamics of sibling relationships, sharing their own expe...
Why Is Her Butt So Big?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids say the darnedest things. In this episode, Tori and Gwenna discuss how to handle kids saying mean sh*t. They emphasize teaching children about so...
Let Your Kids Get Hurt
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bring out the feelings wheel! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori emphasize the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions....
Don't Compare Yourself To Yourself
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This will definitely be a core memory. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori discuss their issues with the movie Inside Out and how it introduced 'core mem...
Toothpaste Is Not Skincare
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer has begun! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori share their excitement and challenges of the summer season, including the chaos of end-of-school-ye...
The Birds, The Bees, And Vajazzling
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think it's time we have "The Talk". Tori and Gwenna are joined by Rachel Coller Mulholland, a nationally certified counselor and author of 'The Bird...
Eliza Gets Butterflies Ft. Phillipa Soo & Maris Pasquale Doran
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t be nervous! This week, Gwenna and Tori are joined by Philippa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran to discuss their children's book 'Piper Chen Sings'...
First Birthday Mail Bag
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Childproof’s first birthday approaches, Gwenna and Tori are thrilled to bring you a special mailbag episode. Listeners have submitted questions a...
Why Fight The Robots?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your biggest pet peeve? This week, Gwenna and Tori are here to rant. The duo vents about everyday parental frustrations and pet peeves from K...
Is It A Zebra? Or A Horse?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The simple solution is… you should listen to this episode. This week, Tori and Gwenna discuss the challenges of parenting and finding those simple s...
We Look With Our Eyes
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing is caring... well, sometimes. This week, Tori returns, and the dynamic duo dives into the topic of sharing. They explore the nuances of sharin...
You Need A Nap Ft. Dr. Sujay Kansagra
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gwenna is joined by Dr. Sujay Kansagra, pediatric neurologist and director of the pediatric neurology sleep medicine program at Duke Health...
Lower Your Expectations
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's let go, together. This week, Gwenna and Tori dive into the art of lowering expectations, both for themselves and their children. They kick off t...
Spring Break, Mom Break
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gwenna and Tori find themselves halfway through spring break and already found themselves in the pit of the avocado (IYKYK). They share sto...
Kid Spaces And Stuff
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, I'm going to need some space. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori delve into the topic of spaces within their homes. From shared living areas to de...
Feeding Littles, Mediums, And Larges Ft. Megan McNamee
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Gwenna and Tori are thrilled to welcome Megan McNamee, one of the minds behind the Instagram account @feedinglittles. Recognizing the profound ...
Our TikTok Sensation Wrote A Book
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a special dedication to our very own TikTok sensation, Gwenna. Her recently released book, "Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Resp...
Stop When You Get To Three "No"s
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you've reached your podcast listening milestone. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori dive into the long list of developmental milestones...
Pop-Tart Funeral
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't cry, we're back with another episode! This week, Gwenna and Tori chat a little more about how to help your kids, help you, help them identify th...
Valentines: The School Made Me Do It
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode, Gwenna and Tori air out their grievances about celebrating the day of love. They share what their favorite Val...
Lost And Found: Mom Edition
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your favorite coffee, tea, or Four Loko and get ready to find yourself again. This week, Gwenna and Tori found inspiration from a fellow mom frie...
Story Time!
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gather 'round, children (and parents), it's story time! In this week's episode, Gwenna and Tori share their favorite parenting stories. From sleeve be...
Yes. Play With Your Food: Seconds
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back for seconds already? Don’t worry, Gwenna and Tori have plenty of leftovers from last week. They dive into their perspectives on addressing the ...
Yes. Play With Your Food: First Course
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gwenna and Tori have their plates full with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In this episode, the duo chats all about their kids' preferred pa...
Unslam The Door
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s Gwenna and Tori ready to kick off the New Year. In this episode, they delve into the topic of children’s privacy...