I admit to the parenting tactics that would get me "cancelled" today—from the smack to the soap—and explain why they were necessary to save my children from the "Cool Mom" trap. We live in a world where parents are terrified of their children not liking them.

* 00:00 Discipline, boundaries, and parenting style

* 01:10 Boundaries as security, not friendship

* 02:05 Why boundaries matter long-term

* 02:50 Outcomes over methods

* 03:28 The “count to three” story explained

* 03:55 Adult children, shared respect, and living at home

* 04:15 Showing kids real life, not perfection

* 05:19 Teaching resilience through loss and hardship

* 05:51 Phone boundaries and consistency

* 06:53 Every family is different

* 07:40 Raising capable, resourceful adults

* 08:16 Boundaries around screens and attention

* 09:12 United parenting and private correction

* 10:28 Correcting behaviour in the moment

* 11:09 Character over achievement

* 12:08 Bullying as learned behaviour

* 13:46 Teaching kids to face adversity

* 15:27 Parenting through hard moments

* 16:27 Being a parent, not a friend

* 17:27 “You can always call me”

* 18:52 Do the kids agree now they’re older?

* 19:29 Love shown through reliability

* 20:30 Clear expectations build good people

* 21:09 Looking out for the lonely kid

* 22:27 Kindness over winning

* 23:13 Final reflection

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Quality time beats quantity – stop comparing to other moms.

Raw tips from Krissy Marsh after 22 years of mom struggles.

Light CW: postpartum overwhelm, mom guilt

Resources:

• Book mention: "Baby's First 101 Days" for practical newborn tips.
• Related episodes: Check our miscarriage grief ep for more emotional rawness.

Hosted by Krissy Marsh.

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Content Warning: This episode contains open discussions about suicidal ideation and depression. Please take care while listening.

"I used to carry my passport everywhere with me... just so I could run away at any point."

One Pinterest hint that brought mom racing home and saved everything.

Therapist’s brutal wake-up: “Can’t help if you’re dead.”

Raw story from Kyle our Producer on living a double life in Catholic Ireland.

Connect with Krissy:

• Instagram (@wildlyappropriatepodcast)
• TikTok (@wildlyappropriate)

Connect with Kyle:

• Instagram (@itskylekenneth)

Produced by Dreamers Media:
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(Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.)