Parenting in Today’s World

[@tamarapeters369]

Thanks for always sharing your stories. You’re so fun to listen to. I always try not to say “are you a bad girl/boy” but rather “did you do a bad thing”

[@suzannehewgleysmith2206]

It seemed mean in spirit

[@sallymarkay3210]

Love your relationship! The easy banter and back and forth are great! Super interview Zach!

[@Jesusotnt]

I really enjoyed this podcast. Great questions Zack. Thoughtful, meaningful and honest answers Tori. I did dumb stuff with scissors as a kid too. I imagine i frustrated my parents beyond belief. Worst feeling in the world is disappointing a parent. ❤🙏

[@pamelac.3241]

I soooo LOVE hearing updates about the kids since we don't get to see them on t.v.

[@berniceconrad5665]

I used to do a thing called “the mommy dot”. So that when you think you child is lying, you tell them that there is a dot that shows up on their forehead that only mommy’s can see. So you can always tell when they are lying- the dot shows up. For my daughter, every time she would lie, she would cover her forehead. 😊

[@dancing_qu33n]

😂thats too cute

[@trish2256]

Fun podcast today. You guys are so chilled.

[@rosalindquinones2791]

Zack is so chill and funny-who knows? -I couldn’t speak for you anyway! Bless you both!

[@simplylivingmama]

Girl I'm with ya on favorite season being PNW, man we lived in Olympia/Lacey, Washington for almost 4 years and it was amazing!!! Now we are back in Kansas and dreaming of the day the Lord sends us back to Washington,it feels like home to us 💕

[@pittdog4496]

I like these videos sooo much more than ur tv show this is real❤️

[@lindajohnson2252]

I just LOVE you two! Always have. Both of you have always been so "real."

[@victorialangley1992]

you can tell zach is really starting to get comfortable doing these! loved this one ... aslo, i got the feeling that he wants another baby!

[@CaryMelia]

I love your podcasts. I feel Im part of the conversation, the silent part 😂 have a great week

[@barbararose7782]

I love you guys!!! You’re so fun to listen to & seem to have a lot of fun together. God bless ya’ll

[@mdiaz4168]

I love your comment “You can’t pour from an empty cup!” Very true❤

[@Desireerose25]

the oldest child is always the ANGEL of the family. 😊

[@DeetsluvsGOD]

Maybe some arts & crafts stuff for Lila, something where she can freely use scissors and cut fabric. Maybe you have a clothing designer in the making? 🥰 Love your podcast 🥰

[@Barny-26]

I love America, but I hate 4th of July because of the awfully loud fireworks that terrify my pets. It is SO stressful. Fireworks should be illegal in neighborhoods because people are so inconsiderate.

[@joannaplummer9704]

Im glad places are starting to do drone shows bevause of that, no ptsd folk affected no pets scared no birds affected no pollution n very beautiful designs

[@Barny-26]

@@joannaplummer9704 yes! I get anxiety when it’s time for the 4th and New Years because of the LOUD fireworks. My dogs and cats stress so badly. I’ve found those calming chews help my dogs a little bit.

[@suzannehewgleysmith2206]

Good grief

[@Shell-s4d]

Tori, mad respect to you and all the teachers ✌ ❤ It's a job...with homework, not to mention everything else that comes with it, ugh!!! Australia 🤗 I went for 22 days, not long enough! Landed in Sydney and drove up the Gold Coast. The people, food, beautiful landscapes and lifestyle..I would live there❤ Definitely going back (I'm from MI). People would go surfing before their workday begun! I didn't get to go to the Australia zoo😢. Scotland looks amazing, I will go for sure 👍 Zach, great job with the questions!!!! Always good to see you! Love your fam❤

[@LB-gr7gu]

Thank you guys.. careful about how much exposure the kids get .. Love your Podcast ❤

[@karencomeau3160]

Tori, I kinda want to hear about Zach’s grass & landscaping adventures next week 😊

[@valeriemote6686]

Now is the best time to do toy and clothes clean outs. Folks who need to shop at Goodwill or Thrift Shops will be shopping soon. So don’t wait until closer or after Christmas to donate. 😊

[@monicaescobedo5461]

What a great reminder! 😊

[@susiekirk1589]

I think the reason Lila does the hair cutting and clothes cutting isn't because she is trying to be destructive. She's a very talented person who may become a hairdresser and a clothes designer. She's just not old enough to use her future skills! My sister was like that! She became both a hairdresser and seamstress. Very gifted! So have patience, and maybe get Lila some craft gifts for Christmas where she can use her budding skills! Just sayin' I recognize my sister in her! ❤😊 🙏

[@conniephillips8217]

That was good, fine job Zach!!😊

[@AmandaDarby89]

95 percent of the time I started buying my kids only second hand toys. My reason being it’s giving toys extended life. No packaging needed. We are such a possession hungry generation/world. I have a rule. If things come in things go out. I’m not always perfect, but to just remain mindful. Their little toys/knick knacks I fit into a back pack each and nothing beyond that… ps that back back stuffed with toys is great to take to the park and sometimes they can trade with friends or maybe give away to new friends… It’s good because it will help keep them mindful in their lives in future. It’s helped my adhd/ocd immensely. Clutter brings clutter to your heart and mind. It honestly came about because we were just straight up broke. Maybe only keeping out certain toys and putting away other then rotate.

[@tomdehnert5867]

Love your podcast 😊 keep it up.

[@naomibeery8098]

Its so nice to hear yall talk about your little family and I think I enjoy it more than lpbw, because it comes so naturally.

[@brendasantiago9901]

You guys are my weekly treat! Love you guys! I would love to buy and support a sweatshirt with your logo. Please do!

[@CherAngel96]

Zach in denial about the game!😂😂😂 He's so funny!

[@SameeraGovender]

Zach love ur podcast. When are we getting to see Mimi. Please get her on ur podcast

[@Barny-26]

She has her own podcast; and a cooking blog.

[@SameeraGovender]

@Barny-26 Yes but it will be extremely lovely to see Zach doing a podcast with the one and only adorable Amy Roloff

[@pequena_ninera]

She has what you call: Middle child syndrome can cause children to feel left out and not get enough attention compared to their siblings. This can have a lasting impact on their self-esteem and identity. I just thought I'd let you know why she is doing what she's doing. Trust me if you google Middle Child syndrome you will get a lot of information on why she's behaving the way she is.

[@connieo5714]

I started separating my sons toys and put half away and when he got bored I would switch them it worked great

[@arrants6254]

That second child will drive you crazy! My middle boy is exactly the same. He also cut his own hair AND played with the razor.

[@kimihill1596]

Merch is a brilliant idea, the way to go and a great money maker. You could always donate a percentage of the profits to a cause close to you. Watch Kendall Rae's podcast to see what setup she has with merch profits. Its such a great effort on her part. Keep up the wonderful show! ❤❤

[@PrincessKarissa21]

Maybe ornaments, pens, notepads too… so useful goodies we can buy with your logo. 🤷‍♀️

[@simplysandeee]

The interesting thing about you mentioning probably not knowing who the winner would be on Election Day, was that I switched back and fourth between 4 Networks supposedly all reporting Live, and 3 out of those 4 would not updated their results for the longest time. The results came in from Pennsylvania and then Michigan putting the winner over the top, and they still did not update and just kept analyzing different areas of some of the States. It was like they were waiting for results that would make it appear that the race was closer than it was. I’ve heard about News Stations being “selective” in their reporting, but it was the first time I witnessed it so blatantly. So depending on which Network you would have been watching to get your results, you could have been right that you might not have known who won that night.

[@jerrysmith3402]

Oh Tori, I probably shouldn’t tell u this because of the addictive aspect of candy crush but u never have to purchase lives. Here’s the tip…..when u run out of lives u simply go to your phone settings & change the date to , next day. It gives u the 5 new lives. U can keep doing this until you’re done playing😊 don’t forget to change back the real date when you’re done. You’re welcome !!

[@joyannwesson]

I agree with "It's a small word" Disneyland ride. I said it before you even said it. Lol. My favorite ride is Indiana Jones also. I rode that ride 4 times. Plus, the lines weren't long on it, so that was nice.

[@HiTechRedneck]

I feel like our “icks” about other people are pretty similar. I’ve always said mine can pretty much all be summed up into “acting like you think you’re the only person in the world, or the only person who matters.” Like literally just today my mom and I were in the drive thru at Starbucks. It was PACKED, like 6-7 cars in front of us and 3-4 behind us. We’d already been waiting like 15 minutes and this dude pulls in off the side street and zips in line when the car 2 ahead of us pulled up. And I just wanna ask people like that “why? Why do you think that your time is more important than the rest of ours and you didn’t need to sit there and wait your turn like everyone else?” Stuff like that just infuriates me. And I definitely get what you mean about like accidentally doing something similar or maybe they just didn’t realize what they were doing, but this dude knew, like he steadily kept creeping forward every time that car would move the least little bit so the car in front of ours didn’t have much of a choice but to let him in (although I was mad at them too because you could just tell as soon as he pulled in the parking lot what he was planning on doing and they should’ve been riding the bumper of the car in front of them). I was/am so mad 😂 I had to pray and ask for forgiveness and need to again because I’m clearly not over it lol. It normally wouldn’t have been a big deal, but we’d already been waiting so long and that Starbucks is NEVER busy (or at least not at 3:30 on a Thursday afternoon) so my mom and I had placed mobile orders at another place across town thinking we’d just whip in Starbucks real quick and grab my coffee (which I’d also mobile ordered) and our food would be ready about the time we got there, so then our food was cold by the time we finally got there. Sorry to vent, but yeah I feel you on that ick lol. We love BOTH of you (and the kiddos too of course), hope your eyes feel better and Jackson is feeling better too 🙏🏻

[@amyannshipyor4096]

Election season is difficult as a parent with young children. It’s hard to explain to them that they are people with conflicting opinions and views. But as you get older you will also have different views and opinions than others. 🗳️

[@sandrabrown6326]

Every year of your child while they are young is the best. I think anyway. When they are grown, they love you still of course, but when they are young it is different. The young part goes so fast enjoy every day.

[@shanlon3213]

The fear in Zack eyes when he asked "our future" ?

[@jshoun7809]

I enjoy your conversations!

[@carolynrockafellow417]

You guys are so awesome ❤

[@Donald-b8u4v]

That was good, fine Job Zach!!! I was homeless, did drugs, went into prison, where I got to know God. He changed my life. Now I have a home, a wife and a lovely year old daughter (Zoe), and a stream of income that gets me $32,000 Weekly. Plus a new identity- a child of God. Hallelujah!!!

[@Pizaro-i9m]

I'm feeling really motivated. Could you share some details about the bi-weekly topic you brought up?

[@Donald-b8u4v]

Thanks to my co-worker whom God used to give a great opportunity of crossing paths with Mrs MARY MARGARET SCHIMWEG",

[@EphraimSamuel-n1d]

Wow I know her too Miss Mary Margaret Schimweg is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.

[@Alejandro-n2e]

I got started with a miserly $1500. The results. have been mind blowing I must say TBH!!

[@Joepazzo-u9t]

[@marlenezeidman4665]

Love your podcasts…❤

[@fs7694]

No, not Scotland in the fall. Make sure you go when you can see the Puffins! Also, I got rained out of stuff in the fall when I went.

[@heathere9240]

Tori; if your eyes are hurting, get a check-up. ❤ LOVE Outlander 😊

[@FitnessGirl20]

I love listening to this podcast. Bring on the Merch ! Why do guys take so long in the bathroom? It’s ridiculous and frustrating. They choose to sit there at the worst time. I say let’s head out. He takes 20 minutes in the bathroom. We are on our 3rd round of purging stuff. We have a kid on the way. We are seriously minimizing toys. There’s so much they can do outside and play. What happen to the 80s & 90s where toys were not as many. Then you used your creativity with sticks and dirt.

[@karenclark9141]

I’m a Christian and have always let my children trick or treat. I am a great grandma now and love to see the kids dress up. They are so cute- my husband thinks kids shouldn’t be begging for candy - I guess it just depends on how you look at it

[@dawnvallance861]

Great podcast guys really enjoyed 🎉

[@normagwilliam8160]

I waddle down the hallway. What goes around comes around. I used to get frustrated when my dad was so slow. I am the slow one now. The scripture says “man is that he might have joy”. Why not enjoy all holidays, including Halloween-to heck with thinking about the dark side assigned to it! God has a sense of humor, otherwise he wouldn’t have created us. Even in the creations of some animals, donkeys for example, indicates his personality that he enjoys a laugh. The scriptures say that he wept which indicates he has feelings-why can’t he laugh as well? Love you guys❤❤❤

[@Barny-26]

JESUS wept.

[@kathiwoodie]

I’m playing candy crush as I listen to your vlog. It’s only time I play games, when watching vlogs.

[@CindyCook-g2b]

The way to fix all the toys is ask the grandparents to just donate to accounts you set up for the kids and maybe give them one small thing but donate most to their accounts for their future...

[@DorothyCywinski]

Just a suggestion if your kids get a lot of toys only give him a few things but the rest away they end up out growing them, re-gift them or donate. I know a lot of people that do that

[@Jordanbreann96]

23:44 I started playing I want watermelon and it is so addictive! You would love it Tori!

[@Jesusotnt]

If we talk to God about everything going on in everyday life and ask Him what He wants for our lives, He answers. He provides and the anxiety is replaced by peace. Give it to the Lord. Jesus is at the center of every relationship. The important thing is...Don't make plans without Him.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@pamelac.3241]

So very well said!!

[@amyannshipyor4096]

Scissors ✂️ and kids scare the living daylights out of me. My 2 older ones have cut their hair and tried to hide it.

[@sarahfellows7166]

Same 😂 my husband spends FOREVER in the bathroom! Then when I’m in the bathroom for less than five minutes, he asked me why I take so long 🤪

[@kathrynlester2352]

I play games on my phone. They are crossword puzzles, find a word, sudoku, actually one is Puzzlepage it has a variety of puzzles each day. I love Cryptograms, Fill it ins, Red Herring is another fun game, mazes, Solitaire, Compulsive a block stacking game, and find an item from a list that are in a picture and find the differences. I also like coloring pictures. All keep my mind going while I'm either stuck in bed or if, fortunately, I can sit in my chair for a while. I pull out my phone so I can play a game or read a book. I'm stuck with a body that is constantly bullying me so I'm lucky when the pain pills work so i can get out of bed, sit in my chair for a while. I fortunately enjoy crafting a lot. So I can work on thatif I'm javing a great day. I can read again because I can hold my phone to read a book on the phone. Holding a book is very hard on my arthritic hands. I have Psoriatic Arthritis, along with the normal arthritis. Not fun. Enbrel costs like an arm & a leg and doesn't always work, what a waste sometimes. Oh well, I take it for when it does work.

[@EarlyBirdCrafting]

My daughter was exactly like this and we found out at 8yr she has ADHD❤

[@biddiemutter3481]

29:26 scissors are so attractive for kids 😮 the stories I've heard! Apparently the part of the brain used for decisions doesn't fully develop until one's late 20s, so when she says she doesn't know... she means it! How we survive - the grace of God!

[@lindarice8876]

Kardashians are a comfort!? Ick. Love you guys, your kids are precious, You are a beautiful Family❤

[@StacyMew-ky7ob]

My sister was the same way as Lila! She was a middle child too! She cut everything . . . Barbie dolly's hair, no matter who said Barbie belonged to, her hair, clothes, you name it! My oldest sister wrote her name in weird places, like inside a lamp shade. And, alas, I, the youngest had a imaginary friend named Yahooty! This was way before Yahoo came along. I guess kids are just weird! Lol

[@robynk470]

Zach definitely gets his love for his property from his dad. ❤❤

[@cherylmark1503]

So fun!!!!

[@amissteree]

The level of toys will NOT be reduced because they have so many grand parents. I went through the same with my kids. I would pre-sort the unopened toys and put the duplicates or toys they were too old for or whatever, in a gift closet for birthday parties OR save them for times when they did something g extraordinary at school and gift it to them at that time but also trade it out for an existing toy.

[@stephaniehall9147]

From the south we definitely don’t have 4 seasons!!

[@pamelac.3241]

I'm in Arizona and it sucks! We moved here in 1972 and it is beginning to feel like summer ALL the time.

[@ZingsVideos]

6:20 The emotions involved in federal elections prove the government has too much control of our lives. Less government would be healthy for the country.

[@roseblair5273]

Love u guys but I think its time to lock up the scissors 😅

[@dancing_qu33n]

4:01 im with you guys. I have 6 boxes of toys and my 10yr old hasnt touched them since he was 6. I havent bought more in the last 4 years but i cant bring myself to throw them out. I gave afew away then i felt bad😂. Hes my only child and i felt like i was throwing away memories😢😂. Stupid right? Now imagine how many bags of clothes i have sitting in my home, lol

[@mrneveradullmoment]

Zach and Tori realizing most people have jobs that take them away from their kids. 😂 🤯 Welcome to the real world, Roloffs!

[@dixierachell]

This was fun.

[@LorieSmith-v9l]

We were upset with all the election ads. It was disgusting.

[@pamelac.3241]

Yes. Mail and t.v. My ears are also enjoying not hearing the cackling!

[@annab3182]

I say give them to goodwill and let them sort it out. You can get parts and pieces on places on like eBay etc.

[@cathywilson6692]

I can't do audio books, I go right to sleep 😂😂

[@brenda8837]

So did Matt’s mom move out of Arizona and her retirement home? Sounds like she moved back close to her grandkids. Is that correct?

[@Summer55Nicole]

That’s what I was wondering too

[@JM-vh7oc]

Matt's Mom - Zach's Mom?? or Matt's girlfriend/wife? Matt's girlfriend/wife is the one that moved to AZ - not Zach's Mom.

[@brenda8837]

@@JM-vh7oc I said… did “Matt’s” mom NOT Zach’s mom (Amy). I’ve been following Amy since the beginning and know what’s going on with her. But, I don’t keep up with Matt and don’t know what’s going on with HIS mom, Honey. That’s why I asked about Honey(Matt’s mom).

[@JM-vh7oc]

@@brenda8837 OK - fair enough. Guess I have never seen or heard anything about Matt's mom, so was confused.

[@geraldinevalles5683]

Yes she did . Closure to Matt and Karen.

[@Jeorge-2003]

Zack plays monopoly go 🤣 I can feel it

[@diannagose625]

What do you consider as heat in the summer? Being where you are it can’t get that hot there.

[@Spitfire2019]

Great Podcast. Happy Holidays, any good recipes for the Holidays? 🦃 🍗 ❄️

[@amyfultz8919]

Omg I need to know the game! I'm also addicted to a dice game. I need to know if we are addicted to the same game

[@dionysiapalmer3945]

Here in South Australia we went to a workshop info waste/ recycling etc. Was a small group with a leader who helps people in their homes with these issues. We are grandparents no w but the topic of toys was v v interesting..she had a lady client who was always cross at her young boy who had so much lego mess in his bedroom. She told the Mum she was feeding him the addiction for lego by buying mo re & more! Toys need to be minimum!!!!!!! There was the usual wants vs needs (regardless of our income) and keep similar things in one place( this is my hint!) I enjoy your chats alot. I never sae your reality sho w and wonder if you could chat about how you ended up in the state you are in?? Also a show about " clothes " ho w you find clothes & shoes for your kids & Zac...and as they grow older and taller...say as teenagers & young adults. Do you need a Dressmaker??

[@chandabwsandidge0430]

42:28 we love you both!! 👌🏽

[@LisaDAlessio-f3q]

Tori! Outlander comes back Nov 22nd!

[@hollymcknight8581]

Currently watching your video, and playing Candy crush.

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

I enjoy your videos. Maybe put the scissors where Lila cannot reach them ? Lots of kids cut their hair lol

[@sharonball1834]

Don't let the system dictate you.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Your elections seem to have been so long ago now. So many stressed families. So much unhappiness. So sad to see this happening from across the miles. The rest of the world watches on, in total disbelief.

[@randymcmurphy2308]

😆

[@LeslieKnope4Pres]

Actually, 76 million people and millions across the world are ecstatic!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Our elections upheld the people voice. So glad some of the wokeness will be checked !

[@pamelac.3241]

@@LeslieKnope4Pres YEPPERS!!! And I am one of those people!!!

[@bettycoutts4739]

Exactly. Trump is one of the worst things to happen to this country. They literally voted in a fascist.

[@badgercoaccount]

July 4th, 2026 = USA's 250th! 🎂🎆 Get y'alls 🎟 in advance! 😊

[@eileentrombly1073]

You’re such a cute couple!

[@traciebrown1882]

My granddaughter is 8 yo and still cuts holes on her new pants. If you figure out how to stop her, let me know.

[@tracyzabelle]

[@lindayoung6388]

Would like to see the kids on camera now and then to see their development

[@denisehennekes606]

promote outlander it is the best i look it every winter

[@rosalindquinones2791]

Don’t pick on Zach!

[@barbclark7524]

Its a great day to be an America!!

[@lindayoung6388]

Is Zach trying to Grosse some facial hair? I think he looks better shaved.

[@Barny-26]

@@lindayoung6388what does that rude observation have to do with their comment? Besides, he might look nice with a short beard.

[@pamelac.3241]

@@Barny-26 I don't think they meant gross, I think it was supposed to be grow.

[@lindadrake2496]

I don't like heat , summer is my least favorite.

[@patriciamorvant1405]

Trust in God and a relationship with him all the answers are in the bible.

[@pamswafford9994]

I have a problem who can’t regulate their emotions and spew it all over everyone else.

[@jacquelinevasquez]

Yeah but do you have a winter in pacific northwest

[@ΘεοδώραΝτζανη]

Nice video. Evening Greece time 🕝❤❤❤❤

[@honnorjustice]

I think Josiah takes after Zac.