#75: Parenting in a Comfort-Obsessed World: Potty Training, Boundaries, and Raising Capable Kids with Jamie Glowacki

In this episode of Mom Off the Record, I’m joined again by the one and only Jamie Glowacki — and this conversation goes far beyond potty training.We talk honestly about what’s really going wrong in modern parenting: unrealistic expectations, over-accommodation, fear-based decision making, and a culture obsessed with comfort and instant gratification. Jamie breaks down how these patterns show up in everyday parenting — from sippy cups and snacks to organized sports, discipline, and yes… potty training.We also dive deep into:Why toddlers are so widely misunderstoodThe difference between natural, logical, and external consequencesWhy kids today are being both infantilized and overburdened at the same timeThe ideal window for potty training (and why waiting too long can backfire)Poop withholding (encopresis): what it is, why it happens, and the worst advice parents are givenHow fear, the 24-hour news cycle, and social media have reshaped parenting normsWhy kids need autonomy, responsibility, and real-world feedback to thriveThis episode is for parents who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or like they’re constantly second-guessing themselves. It’s a reminder that your intuition matters — and that parenting doesn’t have to be this hard.Connect with Jamie:InstagramWebsite☕ Support the showSupport the showTHANKS TO SPONSOR:Wild Nutritionist!Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods PlanStay Connected With Me:Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTubeJOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me hereDiscount codes & links to my favorite courses and products hereLove Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show hereThank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here