Tori Reveals Terrifying Story of Zac
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Tori and Zach, hosts of the Raising Heights podcast, discuss their current life updates. Tori shares her excitement about finishing their home renovations, particularly the kids' bathroom, and her relief that the busy birthday and Mother's Day celebrations are over. Zach expresses his desire to simply relax and enjoy the summer, highlighting his aversion to travel and crowds. They then delve into questions from listeners, including Tori's potential return to teaching and their approach to parenting. Tori reveals that while she doesn't rule out returning to teaching, she currently enjoys the balance of being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering at her children's school. They discuss their parenting style, emphasizing their preference for love and logic over gentle parenting. The episode concludes with a discussion of their personal goals, including Tori's desire to grow her photography business and Zach's dream of writing a book. They also share their dream vacation to Scotland and their thoughts on social media's impact on their lives.
Outlines
Life Updates and Reflections
This Chapter begins with Tori and Zach discussing their current life updates. Tori expresses her relief that the busy birthday and Mother's Day celebrations are over, while Zach shares his desire to simply relax and enjoy the summer. They both highlight their aversion to travel and crowds, with Tori mentioning her excitement about finishing their home renovations, particularly the kids' bathroom.
Listener Questions and Parenting
This Chapter focuses on questions from listeners. Tori addresses the possibility of returning to teaching, revealing that while she doesn't rule it out, she currently enjoys the balance of being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering at her children's school. They discuss their parenting style, emphasizing their preference for love and logic over gentle parenting.
Personal Goals and Dream Vacation
This Chapter delves into Tori and Zach's personal goals. Tori shares her desire to grow her photography business, while Zach expresses his dream of writing a book. They also discuss their dream vacation to Scotland, highlighting their desire for a road trip through the highlands and a stay in various pods and castles.
Social Media and Life's Imperfections
This Chapter explores Tori and Zach's thoughts on social media. Tori acknowledges her love-hate relationship with the platform, recognizing its potential for comparison and toxicity. They discuss their efforts to present a realistic portrayal of their lives, emphasizing that they only share the good parts and acknowledging the imperfections that exist behind the curated images.
Keywords
Raising Heights
Raising Heights is a podcast hosted by Tori and Zach, a couple who share their experiences and insights on family life, parenting, and home renovations. The podcast aims to provide relatable content and connect with listeners who are navigating similar challenges and joys.
Parenting Styles
Parenting styles refer to the different approaches parents take in raising their children. Common parenting styles include authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful. Each style has its own set of characteristics and potential outcomes for children. Tori and Zach discuss their preference for love and logic, a parenting style that emphasizes clear communication, consequences, and providing children with choices.
Gentle Parenting
Gentle parenting is a parenting philosophy that emphasizes empathy, understanding, and non-punitive discipline. It encourages parents to respond to their children's needs with compassion and to avoid using harsh punishments or power struggles. Tori and Zach express their preference for love and logic over gentle parenting, highlighting their belief in direct communication and clear consequences.
Social Media
Social media refers to online platforms that allow users to create and share content, connect with others, and build communities. Tori and Zach discuss their experiences with social media, acknowledging its potential for comparison, toxicity, and the pressure to present a perfect image. They emphasize their efforts to share a realistic portrayal of their lives and to avoid perpetuating unrealistic expectations.
Dream Vacation
A dream vacation is a trip that someone envisions and desires to take. It often involves specific destinations, activities, and experiences that align with their interests and aspirations. Tori and Zach share their dream vacation to Scotland, highlighting their desire for a road trip through the highlands and a stay in various pods and castles.
Scotland
Scotland is a country located in the northern part of Great Britain. It is known for its rugged landscapes, including the Scottish Highlands, its rich history, and its vibrant culture. Tori and Zach express their desire to visit Scotland, particularly for its castles, pods, and the opportunity to experience its unique culture.
Photography
Photography is the art, practice, and science of creating images by recording light. Tori is a passionate photographer who enjoys capturing moments of her family and others. She discusses her desire to grow her photography business and turn her passion into a profession.
John Krasinski
John Krasinski is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for his role as Jim Halpert in the American sitcom The Office. Tori reveals that John Krasinski was her celebrity crush in high school, particularly for his relationship with Pam in the show.
Home Renovations
Home renovations involve making changes and improvements to a home. Tori and Zach have been actively involved in renovating their home, including the kids' bathroom and landscaping. They discuss the challenges and rewards of home renovations and the impact they have on their family life.
Bilingualism
Bilingualism is the ability to speak two languages fluently. Zach expresses his desire to be bilingual, highlighting his admiration for the skill and its cultural significance. He believes that being bilingual is a superpower, as it allows individuals to navigate different cultures and communicate effectively in multiple languages.
Q&A
What are some of the challenges Tori and Zach face as parents?
Tori and Zach discuss the challenges of parenting, particularly the exhaustion and patience required when dealing with children at different ages. They acknowledge the constant need for attention from their children, especially when they are all at difficult ages. Tori also expresses guilt about potentially neglecting Jackson, their eldest son, due to the increased needs of their younger children.
What is Tori's perspective on returning to teaching?
Tori reveals that she doesn't rule out returning to teaching, but currently enjoys the balance of being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering at her children's school. She acknowledges the challenges of public school teaching, particularly the constant testing and pressure to meet academic standards.
What is Tori and Zach's approach to parenting?
Tori and Zach emphasize their preference for love and logic over gentle parenting. They believe in clear communication, consequences, and providing children with choices. They also acknowledge that their parenting style is not extreme in either direction, but rather a balance of directness and empathy.
What are some of Tori and Zach's personal goals?
Tori shares her desire to grow her photography business and turn her passion into a profession. Zach expresses his dream of writing a book, highlighting his two ideas for potential stories. They also discuss their dream vacation to Scotland, highlighting their desire for a road trip through the highlands and a stay in various pods and castles.
How do Tori and Zach feel about social media?
Tori acknowledges her love-hate relationship with social media, recognizing its potential for comparison, toxicity, and the pressure to present a perfect image. They discuss their efforts to present a realistic portrayal of their lives, emphasizing that they only share the good parts and acknowledging the imperfections that exist behind the curated images.
What is Tori's dream vacation?
Tori's dream vacation is a road trip through Scotland, visiting various castles and pods. She envisions a trip with Zach, without their children, and emphasizes her desire to experience the unique culture and landscapes of Scotland.
What is Zach's dream superpower?
Zach's dream superpower is to be perfectly bilingual. He admires the ability to communicate fluently in two languages and believes it is a valuable skill that allows individuals to navigate different cultures and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
What is Tori's biggest struggle as a mom?
Tori's biggest struggle as a mom is worrying about her children and ensuring that she gives them enough grace, patience, and love. She acknowledges the challenges of parenting children at different ages, particularly when they all demand attention and are not yet independent.
What is Zach's favorite story about Tori?
Zach's favorite story about Tori involves her reaction to his night terrors. He describes an incident where Tori, terrified by a creaking door in their farmhouse, woke up in the middle of the night and insisted that there were three of them in the room. This story highlights Tori's protective nature and her tendency to be easily spooked.
What is Tori's favorite story about Zach?
Tori's favorite story about Zach involves his night terrors. She describes an incident where Zach, in the middle of a night terror, ran outside in his underwear, narrowly avoiding falling through a gap in their back deck. This story highlights Zach's tendency to have vivid and sometimes frightening dreams.
Show Notes
Welcome back to Raising Heights with Zach and Tori Roloff. In this episode, Tori shares the struggles and joys of motherhood, whether or not she would ever return to teaching in public school and the high school celebrity crush that used to get het made fun of. We love connecting with you — be sure to join us on Instagram for the chance to have your question answered in future episodes.
Tori talks about:
- Her love for kids and teaching, but hesitancy to return to public school
- The high school celebrity heartthrob and what she liked most about him
- Stories of Zach’s terrifying night terrors
- The power of love and logic in parenting
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