Podcast Summary
Bumble introduces new features to simplify dating: Bumble enhances compatibility, facilitates conversations, and prioritizes safety in the dating scene, while Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett discuss their experiences as parents during lockdown, expressing feelings about sending kids back to school and enjoying life's pleasures.
Bumble, a dating app, recognizes the exhaustion people feel with the dating scene and has introduced new features to make compatibility easier, starting conversations, and ensure safety. Meanwhile, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett discuss their experiences as parents during lockdown, sharing the challenges they face and interviewing other famous parents. They also express their feelings about sending their children back to school after months at home, which can be a strange and emotional experience. Josh shares his perspective on enjoying treats like Nando's despite criticism, emphasizing the importance of supporting successful businesses and enjoying life's pleasures.
Brands and Parenting: Brands evoke feelings of trust and consistency, while parenthood brings up emotions of guilt, anxiety, and progress.
Certain things, like Heinz beans, tomato ketchup, and even Zippers from YKK, have become synonymous with quality and consistency. The speaker's experience of sending their children back to school during the pandemic brought up feelings of guilt and anxiety, but ultimately resulted in a sense of productivity and progress. Meanwhile, a listener's email shared an amusing anecdote about their toddler's transition from a cot to a toddler bed, revealing the child's persisting dependence on her parents. Overall, the conversation touched upon the comforting familiarity of trusted brands and the challenges and joys of parenthood.
Parenting Challenges: Keeping Harmful Substances Away from Toddlers: Stay vigilant and proactive in keeping harmful substances out of reach of young children. Find creative solutions to handle challenging behaviors in a kind and effective manner.
Parents face various challenges in raising their children, and it's essential to find creative solutions to keep them safe and healthy. In the discussion, a mother shared her experience with her toddler using her husband's toothbrush and toothpaste, which had previously been used for cleaning bathroom tiles, and dipping it into the toilet water. Although the child didn't suffer any ill effects, the mother was understandably concerned and took steps to ensure the cleaning products were out of reach. Another parent asked Rob Beckett for advice on dealing with her strong-willed toddler who was foraging in the bin. Despite her efforts to explain why it's not safe to eat from the bin, the child continued to do so. The mother considered various solutions, including buying a pedal bin, putting the bin in another room, or even hiding in the bin to scare her child. However, she ultimately decided against these extreme measures and instead opted for securing the bin with a lock or placing it in a cupboard. Throughout the discussion, the importance of keeping harmful substances and objects out of reach of young children was emphasized. It's crucial for parents to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring their children's safety while also finding ways to handle challenging behaviors in a kind and effective manner.
Dealing with unexpected behaviors in young children during lockdown: Parents may face challenges with their children's regression in potty training and other unwanted behaviors during lockdown. Some parents have turned to Ollie's cognitive help supplements for relief.
Parents, especially those with young children, are finding the lockdown challenging and are dealing with various unexpected behaviors from their kids. Daisy Cooper, a BAFTA-winning actress and creator, shares her experience of dealing with her 2-year-old daughter's regression in potty training and other unwanted behaviors during lockdown. She mentions that her daughter has taken to using the shed as an outdoor privy and even decorated her poo with a British flag. Daisy also expresses her frustration with constant video calls and her daughter's lack of interest in them. She admits to feeling overwhelmed and even googled whether she could have a drink while pregnant due to stress. Parents may find relief in Ollie's cognitive help supplements, such as focus pops and mellow pops, to help manage their mental load during these challenging times.
Raising a toddler during lockdown: endless challenges: Parenting a toddler during lockdown is overwhelming, filled with endless cycles of dealing with their needs, and can make focusing on work difficult.
Raising a toddler during lockdown can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. The speaker shares her experience of filling a paddling pool only to have her child contaminate it, and the endless cycle of waking up multiple times a night to deal with her child's needs. The speaker also mentions the frustration of reading the same books over and over again, and the feeling of being trapped in the house with her child. Despite these challenges, the speaker mentions that she and her partner work together to parent in the mornings and take turns working during their child's nap times. The speaker also mentions her inability to focus on work due to the demands of parenting. Overall, the speaker's experience highlights the emotional and logistical challenges of raising a young child during a time of uncertainty and confinement.
Exploring new interests and challenges with young children: Parenting involves accommodating children's curiosity and creativity, even when it leads to mess or inconvenience, as it's a normal part of their development.
Parents often discover new and unexpected challenges as their children grow and explore the world around them. In this conversation, the speakers discuss their experiences with their young daughter's fascination with jelly baths, obsession with doctors, and penchant for scribbling on walls. They also touch on their struggles with keeping up with her interests, particularly with the children's TV show Bing. Despite their reservations about some of these activities, they find ways to accommodate their daughter's curiosity and creativity, even when it leads to mess or inconvenience. Ultimately, they recognize that these experiences are a normal part of parenting and an essential part of their child's development. The speakers also mention how they rely on technology, such as YouTube, to keep their child entertained, acknowledging the potential benefits and drawbacks of this approach.
Using a grow clock to help establish a consistent sleep schedule for children: Parents can use a grow clock to set wake-up times, encourage children to wait, and improve sleep consistency. Be mindful of children's access to electronic devices and consider setting up parental controls.
Parents can utilize tools like a grow clock to help establish a consistent sleep schedule for their children. This device allows parents to set specific wake-up times and encourage children to wait until the clock turns a certain color before getting up. This can be particularly helpful for children who tend to wake up early, as it allows parents to get some extra rest and prepare for the day. However, it's important to note that young children may also have access to electronic devices, which can lead to unwanted purchases or distractions. To prevent this, parents may consider getting their children an iPad or other tablet specifically for kids, and setting up parental controls to restrict access to inappropriate content. Additionally, some parents may find that allowing their children to use an iPad for a short period of time in the morning can help make up for lost sleep and improve their overall mood and behavior throughout the day. Ultimately, finding a balance between establishing a consistent sleep schedule and allowing children access to technology can be a challenge, but it's an important one for maintaining a healthy and happy household during lockdown and beyond.
Unusual habits during lockdown: Monotony of lockdown life can lead to unusual habits, but creating excitement and positive associations can help improve the situation.
The monotony and routine of daily life during lockdown can lead to both children and adults developing unusual habits and becoming bored with familiar activities. The speaker's daughter has become fixated on a specific route and set of actions during their daily walks, standing on a manhole cover to eat snacks and observing a fat cat. The speaker herself is feeling bored with their walks and the mundane activities they try to make exciting. The lack of social interaction and playmates for children, especially those with only one sibling, can make the situation even more challenging. The speaker's daughter has also developed a dislike for babies due to a particular children's program. However, a potential solution for introducing a new sibling is to present the child with a gift from the baby to help create a positive association. Overall, the monotony and routine of lockdown life can lead to unusual behaviors and challenges, but finding ways to create excitement and positive associations can help improve the situation.
Parenting Challenges: Disciplining a Disrespectful Child: Effective discipline methods and patience are crucial for parents dealing with disrespectful children, even during challenging times like lockdowns.
Parenting young children can be a challenging experience, especially when discipline is involved. Daisy shared her struggles with her disrespectful daughter who seems unfazed by timeouts and discipline methods. Despite trying various approaches, Daisy has found it difficult to assert authority and maintain respect. The issue isn't just height, but her daughter's lack of understanding and disregard for her mother's rules. This dynamic becomes even more complicated as children grow older and potentially taller than their parents. During the lockdown, Daisy found joy in the novelty of the situation but faced a low point when her daughter destroyed their courgette plants. Overall, parenting involves a range of emotions, from excitement and novelty to frustration and exhaustion. Daisy's story highlights the importance of finding effective discipline methods and maintaining patience and resilience in the face of challenges.
The struggle of waking up early for work: Waking up early for work can be tough, but it might lead to unexpected benefits over time.
Waking up early for work, especially during the early hours, can be a challenging experience. It's not just the initial struggle to get out of bed, but rather the feeling of exhaustion that sets in as the hours pass. The hosts of the "Lockdown Parenting" podcast, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, shared their experiences of waking up at 3:45 AM for their radio show, with the most difficult part being the hours leading up to the breakfast show at 6 AM. They jokingly discussed the potential benefits of not achieving certain milestones too early in life, such as making a pavlova, to avoid "peaking" too soon. They encouraged their listeners to help them out by subscribing, rating, and reviewing their podcast, as well as sending in recordings of their children saying their names for a shout-out. Despite initially finding the early mornings daunting, the hosts have come to appreciate the experience more as time goes on.
