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Pretty In Pink Again

Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
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  • Episode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind
    💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phone. (The irony isn’t lost on us.) They talk through those “I’m doing my best and it’s still not enough” moments, and how to parent from a place of connection… without losing your mind.This episode is for every mom who’s googled “how to stop yelling at your kids” at 10 PM, the ones who feel guilty after snapping, and the ones doing the messy, beautiful work of breaking cycles — while still saying “knock it off” sometimes.What Is Gentle Parenting, Really?We break down the definition we wish we had when we first started:Gentle parenting is an approach that encourages parents to guide rather than control their children. It prioritizes understanding the child’s feelings and needs, modeling appropriate behavior, and setting consistent, compassionate boundaries. It’s about teaching with the child — not doing things to them.🧠 Key Principles of Gentle Parenting:Empathy – Trying to understand what your child is feeling, even when their behavior is hard to manageRespect – Treating your child as a whole person whose thoughts and feelings matter, even when they’re littleBoundaries – Saying “no” with love, and holding limits without yelling or threatsModeling – Showing them how to regulate emotions and resolve conflict by doing it yourself🛑 What Gentle Parenting Isn’t:• It’s not permissive parenting (letting your kid do whatever they want)• It’s not about being your child’s best friend• It doesn’t mean never getting angry — it means learning to respond rather than react💗 This Week’s Pink Spotlights:• Christina: Roe mineral sunscreen powder with built-in brush — perfect for little faces. Thanks to @aloprofile for the rec!• Kristina: Splitsapp – Splitwise by Peter (for keeping your life split and sorted). Join the Conversation📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo📌 Share this episode with a friend🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show!Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!
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  • Episode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: What Happens When You’re at Your Breaking Point
    💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phone. (The irony isn’t lost on us.) They talk through those “I’m doing my best and it’s still not enough” moments, and how to parent from a place of connection… without losing your mind.This episode is for every mom who’s googled “how to stop yelling at your kids” at 10 PM, the ones who feel guilty after snapping, and the ones doing the messy, beautiful work of breaking cycles — while still saying “knock it off” sometimes.What Is Gentle Parenting, Really?We break down the definition we wish we had when we first started:Gentle parenting is an approach that encourages parents to guide rather than control their children. It prioritizes understanding the child’s feelings and needs, modeling appropriate behavior, and setting consistent, compassionate boundaries. It’s about teaching with the child — not doing things to them.🧠 Key Principles of Gentle Parenting:Empathy – Trying to understand what your child is feeling, even when their behavior is hard to manageRespect – Treating your child as a whole person whose thoughts and feelings matter, even when they’re littleBoundaries – Saying “no” with love, and holding limits without yelling or threatsModeling – Showing them how to regulate emotions and resolve conflict by doing it yourself🛑 What Gentle Parenting Isn’t:• It’s not permissive parenting (letting your kid do whatever they want)• It’s not about being your child’s best friend• It doesn’t mean never getting angry — it means learning to respond rather than react💗 This Week’s Pink Spotlights:• Christina: Roe mineral sunscreen powder with built-in brush — perfect for little faces. Thanks to @aloprofile for the rec!• Kristina: Splitsapp – Splitwise by Peter (for keeping your life split and sorted). Join the Conversation📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo📌 Share this episode with a friend🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show!Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!
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  • Episode 21: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind
    💡 Episode Description:What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.Kristina shares a moment where she turned to ChatGPT for help mid-meltdown — and immediately got called out by her 6-year-old for being on her phone. (The irony isn’t lost on us.) They talk through those “I’m doing my best and it’s still not enough” moments, and how to parent from a place of connection… without losing your mind.This episode is for every mom who’s googled “how to stop yelling at your kids” at 10 PM, the ones who feel guilty after snapping, and the ones doing the messy, beautiful work of breaking cycles — while still saying “knock it off” sometimes.What Is Gentle Parenting, Really?We break down the definition we wish we had when we first started:Gentle parenting is an approach that encourages parents to guide rather than control their children. It prioritizes understanding the child’s feelings and needs, modeling appropriate behavior, and setting consistent, compassionate boundaries. It’s about teaching with the child — not doing things to them.🧠 Key Principles of Gentle Parenting:Empathy – Trying to understand what your child is feeling, even when their behavior is hard to manageRespect – Treating your child as a whole person whose thoughts and feelings matter, even when they’re littleBoundaries – Saying “no” with love, and holding limits without yelling or threatsModeling – Showing them how to regulate emotions and resolve conflict by doing it yourself🛑 What Gentle Parenting Isn’t: • It’s not permissive parenting (letting your kid do whatever they want) • It’s not about being your child’s best friend • It doesn’t mean never getting angry — it means learning to respond rather than react💗 This Week’s Pink Spotlights: • Christina: Roe mineral sunscreen powder with built-in brush — perfect for little faces. Thanks to @aloprofile for the rec! • Kristina: Splitsapp – Splitwise by Peter (for keeping your life split and sorted). Join the Conversation📌 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain @christinatarabishy @kristinabontempo📌 Share this episode with a friend🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show!Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!
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  • Episode 20: No More Girl-on-Girl Crime: Rewriting the Script for the Next Generation
    Episode Description:You’ve probably heard the phrase from Kelly Ripa, “Don’t commit crimes against other women”—and today, we’re unpacking exactly what that means.It starts young. One day you’re telling your friend she’s “prettier” than the girl who got the boy, thinking you’re being loyal… but underneath, we’re taught to compete, to compare, and to quietly tear each other down. As adults, it shows up everywhere: the subtle judgment, the gossip masked as concern, the moments where someone else’s win feels like our loss.In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✨ Where this mindset starts—and how culture fuels it ✨ The sneaky ways it follows us into adulthood (especially on social media) ✨ Real tools to rewrite the narrative, for ourselves and our daughtersWe’ll share stories, unpack our own experiences, and talk about what it means to raise the next generation differently—with less comparison, more collaboration, and space for every woman to shine.This one’s for anyone who’s ready to celebrate other women—and stop the quiet competition, once and for all.💡 Episode Highlights: • How “girl-on-girl crime” starts young—and why it sticks • The cultural pressure to believe there’s only room for one successful woman • Backhanded compliments, gossip, quiet judgment: how we keep the cycle going • Real ways to shift your language, build others up, and model better for our girls • The link between self-worth and how we treat other women🎯 Takeaway Challenge: Pick one woman this week—compliment her, recommend her, repost her, send the text. Let’s normalize support, not silent comparison.🎀 PINK SPOTLIGHT ROUND UP: We thought it only made sense to keep this week’s Pink Spotlights on theme—there’s room for everyone to shine.• Kristina’s Pick: The Shop.My app. Christina convinced her to finally start using it to share her outfits and favorite finds—and now she’s hooked. If you’ve ever wanted to make it easier to share (or shop) the things you love, this one’s for you. You can apply to share here too!• Christina’s Pick: Her Himalayan cats, Mischa and Minka (Minka turns five the day after this episode airs!). In a world that loves to pit cats vs. dogs… here’s your reminder: there’s room to love them all. These girls have been her quiet support system through the early, messy seasons of motherhood—and that deserves some pink spotlight energy.Join the Conversation:💞 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!
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  • Episode 19: The Story Behind the Symptom With Jenny Weinstein McPhee, LCSW: Parenting in the Age of Perfectionism—and the Power of Connection
    Episode Description: This episode is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever felt like they’re doing it all wrong. We’re joined by therapist Jenny Weinstein McPhee (of Manhattan-based JMW Therapy) to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface—behind anxiety, behind control, behind the overwhelm. What if your child’s behavior isn’t just “bad behavior”… but a message? What if our own perfectionism is quietly disconnecting us from the people we love most?Jenny helps us unpack how connection—not correction—is the foundation of every healthy relationship. We talk about how to pause instead of explode, why your child’s behavior or tantrum may actually be a cry for help, and how to reframe the guilt and shame we carry as modern parents. This conversation covers parenting, partnership, food modeling, emotional safety, and why asking for help is one of the bravest things we can do.In This Episode, We Cover:Why behaviors like anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use are often symptoms—not the root“Connect before you correct”: how this phrase can change parenting, marriage, and friendshipThe shame spiral of perfectionist parenting and how to break free from itHow children really learn: through watching us model food, stress, and emotional regulationReframing misbehavior as communication: what your child might really be trying to tell youWhy therapy doesn’t have to be a last resort—and how it can strengthen connection before things unravelFavorite Takeaways:"When someone feels disconnected, everything feels worse."“What looks like acting out is often just a cry for connection.”“We don’t need to do more—we need to show up.”“You can’t just treat the food behavior. You have to treat the emotional wound underneath.”🎀 PINK SPOTLIGHT ROUND UP: Our signature closing segment with rapid-fire fun things making life a little better this week:✨ Jenny: Connect with one person a day—"it keeps the doctor away" ✨ Christina: Dr. Becky’s “Good Inside” app, the parenting tool you didn’t know you needed ✨ Kristina: The Better Sister on Amazon Prime—binge-worthy and twisty in the best wayShow Notes & Links:Want to learn more from Jenny or work with her directly?Jenny Weinstein McPhee is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of JMW Therapy, where she specializes in working with couples, families, and individuals navigating anxiety, eating disorders, and the pressures of modern life. Her approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and connection.📍 Based in Manhattan (offering in-person + virtual sessions) 💻 Visit JMW Therapy for more informationJoin the Conversation:💞 Follow us on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain🎧 Subscribe and leave a review—it helps more women find this show! Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!
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About Pretty In Pink Again

Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time!Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain
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