Give Them Glitter

In this episode, we discuss how 90s TV was PEEK TV! We remember some of our favorite shows that raised us and would love to hear your favorite shows from the 90s and early 2000s. We also discuss how video games have taken over our house and how we are trying to navigate them with our kids. Then, we share our parenting wins, and we would love for you to share your parenting wins as well! We’d love...

Family planning can be a tough topic. How many kids should you have? When should you have them? We don’t have all the answers, but we’re discussing it in this episode. We also discuss our kids’ new favorite toy and why we’re not fans. We’d love for you to be a part of the GTG Community! Simply hit the follow button to join our ever-growing community of parents. Additionally, your support means the...

In this episode, our son tells us what he wants to be when he grows up. We asked him one night at dinner, and now we think we are raising a super villain. Also, with the election going on right now, there are so many politicians telling you what your family should look like, according to them. Well, guess what? We think your non-traditional family is perfect just the way it is! We’d love for you t...

In this episode, we discuss how a Ted Cruz commercial led to Joshua going viral on Threads. We also discuss angry cowboys and their ‘opinions’ and share community comments and our recent parenting wins.  We’d love for you to join the GTG Community! Simply hit the follow button to join our ever-growing community of parents. Additionally, your support means the world to us! Would you consider leavin...

Sometimes, it really is your own kids! In this episode, we discuss our feelings about kids’ unfiltered thoughts and opinions—they are even rude sometimes! Then, we talk about why Taylor Swift is a good role model for our boys. We’d love for you to be a part of the GTG Community! Simply hit the follow button to join our ever-growing community of parents. Additionally, your support means the world t...

We’re back! We’ve been working on things behind the scenes for the last few weeks and enjoying the rest of summer break with our kiddos. In this episode, we’re telling you what we’ve been up to lately. We also discuss what happens when our kids turn the tables on us and tackle a hot topic among parents: screen time.  We’ll also want to acknowledge the tragic school violence that occurred in the we...

Have you ever used AI as a parent? In this episode, we make some confessions about the gross sides of parenting and ask Chat GPT for parenting advice on air. Join the conversation and listen in on what Chat GPT has to say about a healthy diet for toddlers, craft time, and more.  We’d love for you to join the GTG Community! Simply hit the follow button to join our ever-growing community of parents....

Parenting is hard, and sometimes, you just have to laugh about it. In this episode, we’re doing just that and discussing the funnier and more common aspects of daily life in parenthood. Raising tiny humans doesn’t come with a manual, and there’s a lot of stuff no one prepares you for. Below are some aspects of parenting we talk about that can be a joke sometimes. * Endless Snacks * Messes Everywhe...

Education is a hot topic among parents and teachers. Parents, justifiably so, want to be sure their kids are getting an education during the 7-10 hours they spend at school. Educators want parents to understand that healthy learning habits should be encouraged outside of school, as well as in. In this episode, we sit down with Principal and author, Greg Wilkey, to discuss all things school.  Follo...

Society and culture have long dictated fashion. Attaching clothing to gender roles, however, can limit self-expression. In this episode, we’re exploring the history of clothes, how clothing has differed among genders/s*xes throughout human history, and how gendering clothing can impact our children’s development.  Below, are some of the questions that spark much of the conversation around this epi...

Gender “norms” and expectations have existed for centuries. Society is always telling children what they should do and be, or how they should behave and present themselves, based solely on their gender. In this episode, we’re discussing how gender affects the way we parent our children, and if gender should matter as much as it has in decades past. Below are some of the questions that spark much o...

In this episode, we’re talking about COVID. The COVID years were hard for almost everyone, especially for families, and we’re going there in this discussion. Parents were adjusting to working from home while kids were adjusting to learning at home. Teens missed out on milestones like attending graduation and prom. The last four years have been a difficult time to be both a parent and a kid, and we...

In this episode, we’re getting real about something many of us struggle with as parents: the fear of messing our kids up. That fear motivates us to be better, but that fear can also have the opposite effect. We all want to be the perfect parent, but where does that desire come from, and is it even possible?  Below, are some of the questions that spark much of the conversation around this episode:...

It seems like there are a million different parenting styles out there, and there’s a lot of pressure to choose the right one. In this episode, we’re discussing whether or not a parenting ‘style’ is important, and what it might look like to empower our children to have a voice in how they’re parented. Below, are some of the questions that sparked much of the conversation around this episode: * Sho...

This is a special episode dedicated to fathers! If you're a parent, there's a good chance you've seen at least one episode (or many) of Bluey, a popular Australian children's television series that follows the adventures of a lovable Blue Heeler puppy and her family. In this episode, we're talking about lessons we, as parents, can learn from Bandit and Chili Heeler. Happy Father's Day to those cel...

In this episode, we delve into the complex world of apologies. We explore the challenges parents face when apologizing to their children, reflecting on our own experiences and the dynamics of apologies in our childhood homes. We also discuss the barriers we encounter when trying to teach our children healthy conflict resolution. Join us as we navigate these difficult but crucial conversations. Bel...

Are you a better parent to your second kid than you were to your first? We definitely feel this way sometimes. We did have our first young, but there is a comfort level with the second that just doesn’t exist with the first. In this episode, we talk about this and how, just because you are a different parent to the second, you aren’t showing favoritism or preferential treatment. In many cases you...

Welcome to Give Them Glitter! In this episode, we share our story of getting married young and starting a family, not only early on in our marriage but also unplanned. This set us on a hard journey and launched us into parenting before we were ready if we’re being honest. We hope our openness and honesty will encourage you to share your stories as well! We’d love to hear them, so feel free to drop...