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Childcare, WTF?

Childcare, WTF?

Written by: Tori Ulrich & Chicago Super Sitters
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 Welcome to Childcare, WTF -- a podcast breaking down all the BS surrounding the childcare world, with none of the mom-group-parent shaming. A place for real, funny, supportive, helpful conversations, with a lot of swear words thrown in. Hosted by Tori Ulrich, long-time owner of Chicago Super Sitters - one of the top childcare agencies in Chicago, and Eric Burgher, a new-ish dad who is navigating parenthood and childcare in real time. Together they will discuss how parenting is hard, kids are hard, and childcare everything is HARD. Things like, what childcare do you need, where to find it, how to keep it, how to work in it, how to interact with it once you have found it, how much should it cost, and on and on. This is NOT a 'HOW to be a parent' podcast (who the hell are we to say whats best for your fam?) We will not be bringing in any "parenting experts" or snooty anybodys that will make you feel badly about yourself as a parent (WTF is up with these people?). BUT, we will make a small part of parenting easier by sharing helpful childcare info, inside-the-agency-scoops, ridiculous stories, and lot of real, actionable tips (actual tips, not have your kid smell a mason jar with lavender to calm them down during a tantrum, tips). We give you a place to ask your WTF questions, and we'll do our very best to give you some good f'ing answers. As in YES, you nanny/sitter is human and does need to eat during their 8 hour shift at your house. Or NO, you can't pay your babysitter less if your kid is sleeping. Or YES, male sitters/nannies are absolutely a real option and are totally appropriate. We can't solve all the childcare problems with this podcast (yet) but we can get a good head start on the WTF stuff now. Join us!2023 Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Tales from the (sitter) Trenches #2: WTF?

    Tales from the (sitter) Trenches #2: WTF?
    May 20 2024

    We're wrapping this season with everyone's favorite: another Trenches Episode! WTF is with all the bodily fluids? and WTF is with the parents fighting in front of sitters?

    This week we tell stories from sitters and what THEY have experienced in their own trenches. From chasing down money, to more poop, to driving dads to work -- it's another wild ride.

    Let's Party!
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    Want to send us something?
    Tori: @todiebeans
    Eric: @ericburghervo

    Find us in all the places:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/supersittersofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/supersittersofficial
    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@supersittersofficial
    Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com, OR SuperSitters.com

    Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!

    Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
    Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Babysitters while on vacation: WTF?

    Babysitters while on vacation: WTF?
    May 13 2024

    WTF do I do when I need a sitter on vacation or while traveling? Is this actually a thing? How do I find someone to watch my kid in a city that I don't even know?! How does it work?

    This week Tori and Eric talk about how to book a vacation babysitter. Where to find them, where to start, how to prep, and what you need to share and talk about (with yourselves too!) in order to make this work. Pro-tip: don't wait until the last minute.

    Let's Party!

    Want to send us something?
    Tori: @todiebeans
    Eric: @ericburghervo

    Find us in all the places:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/supersittersofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/supersittersofficial
    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@supersittersofficial
    Websites: www.ChicagoSuperSitters.com OR www.SuperScreeners.com, OR SuperSitters.com

    Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!

    Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
    Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Grandparents and Childcare: WTF? with Eric's Dad!

    Grandparents and Childcare: WTF? with Eric's Dad!
    May 6 2024

    WTF is the deal with grandparents in childcare? It seems like they are either a huge help or a point of family contention. How do we navigate this relationship in a way that works across generations? Well we're here with a real-life grandpa ... and it's Eric's dad!

    Tori and Eric sit down with Eric's dad, Bob, to talk about how parenting and grandparenting has changed through the generations, what are the keys to being a great grandparent and how clear communication and bounderies can help support all of the family members navigate this potentially wonderful relationship.

    Let's Party

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    Want to send us something?
    Email: podcast@chicagosupersitters.com
    Tori: @todiebeans
    Eric: @ericburghervo

    Find us in all the places:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/supersittersofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/supersittersofficial
    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@supersittersofficial
    Website: www.SuperSitters.com

    Follow, like, and share this podcast on: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. New eps drop every Monday!

    Cover Art: Emily Lonigro @emilyslonigro
    Theme music by: Ben Piper @btpipes
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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