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Oh Crap with JamieAuthor: Jamie Glowacki
A podcast for conscious parents who drop the f-bomb. A lot. We are the overthinkers, the dreamers, and the doers. We are parenting in a radically different way than those before us. But our divine vision gets blurry cause...OMG...kids can be such a pain in the ass. Let's work from the inside out, in a whole brain, whole body way to mitigate the crappy behavior. Not just with our kids but with ourselves. So you can be the parent you envision. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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307: The Capability Crisis (And Why Your Kid Can’t Do Basic Things)
Episode 310
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
We’re in the middle of what many are calling a capability crisis.Kids are struggling to do basic things — not because they can’t… but because they haven’t been taught how.In this episode, Jamie introduces the concept of scaffolding — the process of gradually building skills over time, starting much earlier than most parents think.Because here’s the truth:Kids don’t magically wake up at age 9 knowing how to clean, cook, or take responsibility.Those skills are built slowly — beginning as early as 18–24 months. But many parents unintentionally delay this process by:Doing everything for their kidsRushing through tasks instead of letting them helpAvoiding mess, frustration, or inconvenienceUnderestimating what their kids are capable ofAnd over time, that creates dependency instead of independence.In this episode, Jamie breaks down:What scaffolding actually looks like in real lifeWhy toddlers saying “I help!” is a critical momentHow helping too much sends the wrong messageWhy struggle is necessary for self-esteemHow to introduce responsibility in age-appropriate waysWhy it’s never about perfection — it’s about participationIf you want your kids to grow into capable, confident humans…this episode will shift how you think about parenting.👉 Sign up for my newsletterJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapeeBrick for Phones(Save 10%)
