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Ah, Mother's Day. Greg took Erin to Malibu, and Daniel took Alison to Benihana. Are thank you notes a relic of the past or a great way to show you care? A shout out to military families overseas and, of course, another edition of explosive diary. Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmon Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Our Lovely Sponsors! Michelin michelinman.com Lola mylola.com (enter CHILDISH) PANDA discoveriesinaction.org (As a thank you for contributing to science, you will earn a $10 Amazon-Gift Card!)

Do you say yes to the universe or no to things that seem fishy? Greg throws shade on a Chicago shock-jock, and Alison struggles transitioning between mom life and work life. Plus another installment of Explosive Diary! Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmon Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Our Lovely Sponsors! PANDA discoveriesinaction.org (As a thank you for contributing to science, you will earn a $10 Amazon-Gift Card!) Rockets of Awesome RocketsOfAwesome.com (use promo code CHILDISH for 15% off your first order) Myro mymyro.com/CHILDISH (use promo code CHILDISH)

It's here! Explosive Diary has arrived on Childish! Greg and Alison regale you with musings from their younger selves. Also, some sleep regressions, pot cookies, sex, and Alison's purple bathrobe. Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmon Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Our Lovely Sponsors! Tru-Nut http://shop.tru-nut.com (use code CHILDISH for 10% off) Care/of http://takecareof.com (enter CHILDISH30 for 30% off first order) PANDA https://discoveriesinaction.org (As a thank you for contributing to science, you will earn a $10 Amazon-Gift Card!)

Greg and Alison agree that farting in front of a partner is a sign of intimacy. They catch you up on what to watch on TV and let you off the hook if you stopped breastfeeding. Plus an update on possible guests for a Live show this spring. Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmon Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Sponsored by PANDA! discoveriesinaction.org "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet Neutrogena Lotion

Alison and Greg discuss the week's big holidays: Easter, Passover, and Earth Day. Conspicuous in their absence was 4/20 and Hitler's birthday because honestly they already get enough play. Follow Childish: twitter.com/childishpod instagram.com/childishpod Follow Greg: twitter.com/GregFitzShow instagram.com/gregfitzsimmon Follow Alison: twitter.com/AlisonRosen instagram.com/alisonrosen Sponsored by HelloFresh! HelloFresh.com/childish80 Enter Promo Code: childish80

Greg is back from a big college trip with his son, so he and Alison have a ton to catch up on. Plus some frightening news about a recall that will affect tons of parents, frustrations with partners who do things last minute when you aren't a last-minute person, fake IDs, a call about consent, and more. It's the newest Childish! Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: April Foolishness Show Baby Care Play Mat

Room-sharing, vaccines, tackling your kid's tough questions, and more on this week's episode! Plus the show biz conflict that's keeping Greg up at night. It's an all new Childish! Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: The Power of Now Pottery Barn Kids Bear Plush Play Mat

Alison's having a rough week, but Greg offers some perspective in an episode that includes discussions of fainting at the sight of blood (especially your child's), homelessness, snooping, exercise, parental guilt, raising boys versus girls, charity, and more. Plus a particularly challenging gig for Greg. It's an in-depth episode of Childish! Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: SwaddleMe Original Swaddle 3-PK, Busy Bees (SM) AAA

Greg talks about the ups and downs of being a landlord, the impact of Crashing's cancellation on his life, and the motivational advice he has for best dealing with depression. Alison shares her thoughts on the benefits and risks of giving birth at hospitals vs birthing centers, as well as her experience with epidurals and body image after pregnancy. It's an all new episode of Childish! Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: Sunbeam Heating Pad Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic Beer

It's happened! Alison had her baby! She and Greg go over the details of the birth and talk about the impact of newborns on older siblings. Plus a discussion of whether it's ever ok to critique a friend's parenting. They also talk about the recent college admissions scandal, Greg recounts his St. Paddy's Day show, and Alison searches for someone, anyone, who remembers a particular commercial from her youth. It's a very special episode of Childish!!! Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: trtl Neck Pillow Swivel Glider Recliner

This week, Alison and Greg discuss different types of depression and various treatments for it, including a series of self-help books. They consider the importance of interacting with their children and how kids can remind of them of the boundless energy they've lost since becoming parents. Alison explores her fears of potentially facing induced labor, and Greg recounts dating a woman with a sex addiction who rode her bike through the rain just to show up soaking wet at his door. Now the future of stand-up comedy is….. virtual reality? Also, there's a back and forth about masturbation somewhere in there. Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: Google Daydream Little Treasures Fruit and Vegetables Play Kitchen Food for Pretend Cutting Food Toys - Educational Playset with Toy Knife, Cutting Board (36 Total Pieces)

Greg and Alison veer off into discussions about lactation sex and mucus plugs. That's right, it gets kinda gross. Other topics include bad acting, award shows, thrift stores, and kids sharing your clothes. They both try their best to avoid throwing shade at other podcasts. Are they successful? It's arguable. Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned: Original Blackout Pleaded Paper Shade Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi

Modern parents may not want to hear this, but helicopter parenting works. At least that's an argument of an article that Greg and Alison read on this week's episode of Childish! Also, a caller feels a little guilty about wanting to raise her kids in a town away from family (but it DOES have a great sex scene - inside joke, you'll get it), and Alison's high of the week is her rejoicing what could only be deemed a "pre-pregnancy bowel movement." Though listening to her story might be Greg's low. Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - Subaru Legacy Outback Wubnub Pacifier

Alison hasn't packed her delivery bag yet, but she's chock full of baby and SO ready to wear those hospital mesh diapers they give you after childbirth. While waiting, she and Greg chat about an article that reveals that parents DO have a favorite kid (and the kids totally know), read a snippet of a thoughtful essay by Greg's son Owen about the Cinderella Complex, and listen to a caller's doubts about whether or not she should be reading parenting books if she feels she trusts her own instincts with her child. Also - Greg drops the bomb that he used to do gymnastics as a kid. Alison's mind is BLOWN. Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - Aden and Anais Classic Swaddle Blanket Shutterfly Printed Coffee Mug

IT HAPPENED AGAIN. Alison has another pregnancy orgasm - this time involving a United States founding father - so Greg tries to unpack all of THAT. Both Greg and Alison discuss YOUR answers about the perfect age to have kids (spoiler: there doesn't seem to be a consensus - go figure), and send some advice to a concerned dad who calls in when his 5-year-old daughter's friend starts wanting to play doctor. Plus! Elliot just turned 2, he and Greg are best friends now, and Alison laments pissing herself while recording an episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend. "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - QuickZip Crib Sheet Set TCL Flat Screen Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

Whether it's living with your parents after college (and seducing someone selling magazines, if you're Greg) or figuring out why marriages are much more likely to dissolve nowadays, Alison and Greg are talking all about the family unit on this week's episode of Childish! Also - I guess there's a measles outbreak (so that's another fun thing to worry about) and a listener phones in to get advice after her husband changes his mind about being open to having kids. "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - Regalo Baby Gate Bird Scooter Locations Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

DANGER. Lots to fear in this world. Or at least that's what a preachy gynecologist told Alison when she was 16. But in this week's episode of Childish, both she and Greg muse on how to not be TOO protective of your kids, discussing some of the current dangers of raising kids (like the US Surgeon General warning of the risks of youth e-cigarette use and giving your kids too much added sugar). Plus! Greg helps his son plan a graduation trip to Europe, Alison tells her husband, Daniel to get a manicure, and they give advice to a dad whose teenage son is having a tough time with anxiety. "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - Reckless: My Life as a Pretender, by Chrissie Hynde PlaySkool Play Favorite Busy Poppin' Pals Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

Ready to hear a seamless segue from talking about the morality of spanking kids to the fun of getting spanked by your husband? In this episode of Childish, Alison and Greg discuss their sexual proclivities, try to figure out if Alison can tip someone to get a better delivery room, and give advice to a woman whose young son has a cleft palate. Plus - they share your constipation horror stories and it gets pretty gross. "Shout Out" Products Mentioned - Wet Brush Multipack Squirt Detangler Hairbrush Heavenly Kettle Corn Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

Did you know that nearly rotten fruit helps solve your bowel problems? Greg gives Alison tips on how to cure her pregnancy constipation, asks her if she's participated in a tried and true sexual position since she's been married, and a caller gets advice on how to cope with fertility troubles. All this and Greg gives us another update on the status of his daughter's silent treatment.

Greg's going to say yes to everything this year. Maybe not glory holes. At least that's one of the Childish new year's resolutions! You'll hear more 2019 musings, updates on Greg's TMS therapy and his daughter's silent treatment, as well as the kitchen that Elliot got for Christmas. Also - Alison celebrates the findings in a BBC article about kids and screen time, but she also has some pregnancy bladder woes. "Shout Out" Charity/Products Mentioned - KidCraft Vintage Kitchen Nespresso VertuoPlus Follow Childish: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

Did Elliot barf from his dinner at Tam O'Shanter or Alison and Daniel's caroling? Greg and Alison talk on a variety of health stresses (kidney stones, anyone?), make their life and baby-related predictions for 2019, and help a mom manage her kids' screen time. Plus, Greg gets a party hot tub and you'll find out what's giving Alison the pregnancy phenomenon known as Lightning Crotch!

Teenage son watching too much porn on his phone? Teenage daughter giving you the silent treatment? Greg and Alison process how to cope with these teenage quandaries, help a 22-year-old caller whose parents don't want her to get tattooed while she's living under their roof, and finally get to the bottom of whether or not Alison is cool. Plus Greg opens up about undergoing TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for depression. "Shout Out" Charity/Products Mentioned - Polaroid One-Step Camera Fisher Price Cradle and Swing with Smart Swing Technology The People Concern

Fattening up kids for a witch and cutting off your toes for a prince. Just normal bedtime stories we just casually tell our kids! Greg and Alison discuss how messed up the original fairy tales really are, plus some details about pregnancy no one talks about and whether you should have a three-way before having your first kid. Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

How much mom nudity is too much mom nudity around a 2-year-old? Greg and Alison tackle the conundrum of a body-curious kid, discuss feeling guilty when your child's spending a lot of time with a babysitter, and Alison talks about how Jon Hamm may have named her second child. Plus, news stories about couples having less sex, the benefits of being an older parent, and why you (maybe) should rid your home of fire retardants. Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram "Shout Out" Charity/Products Mentioned: The People Concern ArtNaturals Bath Bombs P is for Potty! Children's Book

Should you go ahead and have a baby? Is it wrong to fly a child to Hawaii? How do I handle my first hemorrhoid? These and other quandaries are explored on this week's Childish. Plus, the nitty-gritty of postpartum depression, nurturing your child's creativity, and a traveling-with-toddlers hack that just may change your life. Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

Public or private school? Greg and Alison get to the bottom of this age-old debate, as well as whether or not hell exists (spoiler: it's the middle school years), and help a caller figure out if being a good parent actually matters. You know...long term. Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

This week, Greg and Alison try to guess what their kids will say about them one day in therapy, discuss the drama that comes with sharing a nanny with another family, and encourage a caller to advocate for their 1st grader when a new teacher in town starts punishing him without explanation. Follow Childish!: Twitter / Instagram Follow Greg: Twitter / Instagram Follow Alison: Twitter / Instagram

In the very first episode of Childish, Greg and Alison talk about getting caught "dad-splaining," the gift of pregnancy orgasms, and give advice to a caller about how to make it through the insanity-inducing nights of sleep deprivation with an infant. Shout Out Referrals: Washpod: https://amzn.to/2PWLr2l Shnuggle: https://amzn.to/2qGzGPk Wipe Warmer: https://amzn.to/2QEmi9z

After you drop the kids off or put them to bed, turn on "Childish". Hosted by real life friends, parents and veteran podcasters Greg Fitzsimmons (Fitzdog Radio) and Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend), Childish will help you laugh about the struggles and joys of parenthood, grow closer to your children, learn something useful and maybe even put the spark back into your love life. This is safe for work. As long as you work in a meat packing plant. New episodes begin November 14th!

After you drop the kids off or put them to bed, turn on "Childish". Hosted by real life friends, parents and veteran podcasters Greg Fitzsimmons (Fitzdog Radio) and Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend), Childish will help you laugh about the struggles and joys of parenthood, grow closer to your children, learn something useful and maybe even put the spark back into your love life. This is safe for work. As long as you work in a meat packing plant.