Baby Then What

Author: Amanda and Jessie

Baby Then What is the podcast for moms who want the real side of motherhoodthe stuff no one warns you about but definitely should. Whether youre pregnant, postpartum, wrangling toddlers, or somewhere in between, youve probably asked yourself: Now what? Hosted by Jessie and Amanda, two moms of two in the thick of it, this show is messy, unfiltered, and brutally honest. Real stories, honest product recs, and raw conversationsbecause motherhood is anything but perfect.
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5.20: Toddler Negotiations 101: Why They’re Winning & We’re Losing (Tantrums, Power Struggles + Chaos)
Episode 20
Thursday, 27 November, 2025

This week, Amanda & Jessie are breaking down a universal truth: toddlers run the house.Welcome to Toddler Negotiations 101, a survival guide for moms losing arguments to humans who think socks are optional and ketchup is spicy.We’re answering:• Why are toddlers THIS good at negotiating?• Who gave them this much confidence??• Do they accept “no” as a challenge?• Were WE this unhinged as kids, or is this new chaos?Plus our real-life daily battles:• Snack wars• Car seat stiff-as-a-board mode• Outfit meltdowns• Screen-time bartering• The “I want it—NO I DON’T!” loop• Toddlers changing their minds mid-sentenceAnd our “expert” pointers (aka survival tips):• Fake choices (until they stop working)• Bribery IS parenting• Distraction magic• Lower-the-bar wins• Picking your battles• Tag-teaming with your partner• Keeping snacks for YOUR sanityAnd of course… your toddler negotiation confessions.If you’ve ever found yourself debating with someone who eats crayons, this episode is for you.New episodes every Thursday.Follow @baby.then.what for daily mom chaos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Faves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baby.then.what ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baby Then What⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Free Guides: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.babythenwhat.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Shopping Fun ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/babythenwhat⁠toddler tantrumstoddler negotiationtoddler behavior helptoddler meltdownsgentle parentingnegotiating with toddlerstoddler disciplinetoddler chaostoddler refusingmom humor podcastreal motherhoodBaby Then What podcast