The Joys and Trials of Raising Children with Dwarfism

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  • @hollymcknight8581
    @hollymcknight8581 9 днів тому +62

    I am a blind person, so Zach, I appreciate you telling us that Cory was wearing a sweatshirt with a heart on it. Happy Valentine’s Day.

    • @ellyne3863
      @ellyne3863 9 днів тому +4

      that is such a kind comment! I noticed that too :)

  • @DianeRoberts-r7o
    @DianeRoberts-r7o 9 днів тому +33

    I love listening to Zach talk. He is so interesting and insightful, plus his voice is so pleasant to listen to.

    • @ct6852
      @ct6852 5 днів тому +5

      Favorite thing of LPBW was waiting for Zach to say something quietly profound. He anchored that show for real.

    • @Blessed-z2w
      @Blessed-z2w 3 дні тому +1

      Yes 😊

  • @jasmineshae9334
    @jasmineshae9334 6 днів тому +6

    I THINK you both hit the Jackpot with each other and your kids hit the Jackpot with you both to Eternally Love, Guide and Cherish Them !!

  • @percussionguy
    @percussionguy 9 днів тому +28

    Totally agree with Zach on the context and tone of using text messages! Many a conversation has been skewed because someone does not pick up on the tone of a question or comment!

    • @lorihamlin3604
      @lorihamlin3604 7 днів тому +1

      My dry sense of humor doesn’t always translate well on text messages😅

  • @sharyndj7404
    @sharyndj7404 9 днів тому +28

    Zach…I love your groundedness and ability to sort through what’s important and what is an emotional response. Respect, dude!

  • @sandie1214
    @sandie1214 9 днів тому +11

    Zach …. What an amazing person ,Father and husband you are ! Your kids are going to be just fine with you as their father. I send blessings and love to you and your family 🙏🏻

  • @JustMe1u2
    @JustMe1u2 9 днів тому +16

    Zach and Tori, you two are the best, thank you for sharing your life with us., You guys are amazing parents and are truly blessed.

  • @JM-vh7oc
    @JM-vh7oc 9 днів тому +20

    One thing I notice after watching a lot of your vlogs... how little time most of us (I'm assuming) actually spend an hour like this just talking with your spouse and how my own relationships could have benefited from having this kind of dialog every week.

    • @Pwong808
      @Pwong808 9 днів тому

      I thought about this too

  • @christahart2850
    @christahart2850 9 днів тому +12

    You guys rock at these videos. You are like a breath of fresh air. Love your kids and your joy. Plus you are so real and your segment of pit and plus you share. You don’t need a fancy set you guys are the bomb. Keep up the great work. Love it. You guys are blessed with a beautiful family. May God bless you all.

  • @karenryckman8064
    @karenryckman8064 9 днів тому +13

    I love what Zach said-You have to find your own joy❤

  • @jenniferlynndickensnguyen6911
    @jenniferlynndickensnguyen6911 4 дні тому +2

    Y’all need to film as the “Roloff’s 2.0” We are ready to follow your branch of the family tree! Have it focused around you and your family along with other relatives that pop in and out. You guys have so much to share. Your honest relationship, your adorable kids and life after ‘Roloff farms” 😊

  • @melindawittmayers824
    @melindawittmayers824 9 днів тому +8

    My husband also has no idea how much things really cost. Love how u shave off and give him the rounded down number. Genius mathing

  • @debhalbot5420
    @debhalbot5420 8 днів тому +3

    You two are such lovely parents! Zach, you have such an innate wisdom that you bring to your children and the kids you coach. Tori, your chill energy and acceptance just gives people around you the space to be themselves. Your kids are lucky to have you both as their parents! ❤

  • @Pwong808
    @Pwong808 9 днів тому +4

    Um you guys have the best perspective on parenting in general not to mention with children who have dwarfism. I am continually encouraged by you both. I feel for Tori as a mom but happy to hear the realistic dad approach. Letting kids experience things that are “unfair” is actually so good for them. Cuz mom and dad aren’t around forever.

  • @simplysandeee
    @simplysandeee 9 днів тому +4

    I remember right before my dad died and I composed an informative message to my siblings about what my mom and I were dealing with. My brother responded with “wow”. I broke down and cried.

  • @JulieRacine-n9l
    @JulieRacine-n9l 6 днів тому +1

    I really appreciate hearing your point of view, Zach. You are a very fair, compassionate person. Your family is lucky to have your support.

  • @brendastephens3273
    @brendastephens3273 7 днів тому +2

    I so enjoy you guys. The way you discuss things together and so loving to each other and your babies. Doing a good job.

  • @rebeccahorn8418
    @rebeccahorn8418 8 днів тому +6

    Zack has such a good attitude about things. He is a great guy!

  • @jennifermcmahon3517
    @jennifermcmahon3517 9 днів тому +8

    I love your girl math Tori! $20 is 1/2 of $70 when you’re telling your husband how much you spent. Always downplay what you’ve spent! I love your Podcast!!!!!

  • @amable1234
    @amable1234 9 днів тому +3

    I 100% am so excited when I see the little blue dot on spotify next to your podcast because I know there's a new one. I love listening to you guys talk so much! You have a genuine friendship and your back and forth is hysterical. Tori I love your laugh and Zach I love your perspective on things and chill demeanor. My favorite podcast for sure!

  • @Stella-qf4kk
    @Stella-qf4kk 8 днів тому +3

    Love listening to Zach. He teaches with wisdom from his own experiences.

  • @marciesouthwell3285
    @marciesouthwell3285 7 днів тому +3

    8 is a good number for the pacer. Coming from an elementary PE assistant! He should be proud.

  • @ellynblauser7167
    @ellynblauser7167 9 днів тому +5

    Great episode! Zach and Tori, you are awesome, parents! ❤

  • @marykayswartzentruber6983
    @marykayswartzentruber6983 9 днів тому +4

    Such a beautiful family, so enjoy your podcasts. Zach and Tori, you’re amazing parents❤️

  • @FitnessGirl20
    @FitnessGirl20 9 днів тому +4

    Hello! So happy to watch these podcast.
    Pit: still pregnant and can’t walk cause the pressure and sharp pain cause he’s so low.
    Peak: he’s healthy and active.
    So can’t wait to have our kiddo 😊

  • @zekrk504
    @zekrk504 9 днів тому +4

    Another great Zach and Tori episode, much enjoyed! Thank you both!

  • @Summer55Nicole
    @Summer55Nicole 9 днів тому +9

    Would you guys ever be willing to have Mrs. Amy on?? I would love to hear more about her and raising you kids. She has a sense of realness that I feel she passed down to you guys! She would be an awesome guest!!

  • @lindajohnson2252
    @lindajohnson2252 6 днів тому +2

    You both are so awesome! Love hearing you talk about your ups and downs, the kids, everything. You have a fantastic cantor. God bless you and yours.

  • @kellycarlson3263
    @kellycarlson3263 9 днів тому +6

    Hey there Tahoe girl here. Reno is a little over an hour away. You probably stayed at Caesars Palace, back in the day on the South Shore of Tahoe. It’s close to Heavenly Ski Resort. Love you guys, Kelly ❤️

  • @KaliniG
    @KaliniG 9 днів тому +2

    Hearing you share how so many people you know who've passed and at a young age makes me feel compelled to say I hope you have a set estate plan, will, and POA's. I'm a probate paralegal, so that's where my mind goes. Just want everyone to be prepared.

    • @ct6852
      @ct6852 5 днів тому

      Is there a lot of chaos when those things aren't completed? Have you witnessed that?

  • @Diligent-dp7gi
    @Diligent-dp7gi 5 днів тому

    THIS IS THE BEST PODCAST on UA-cam !!!

  • @momof5948
    @momof5948 9 днів тому +4

    Such a great episode guys, loved it...
    U guys make me laugh can't wait for next week ❤

  • @donnaaurick2513
    @donnaaurick2513 6 днів тому +1

    Loved your dialog on this one! You 2xare great together and fantastic parents ❤ happy valentines day Tori

  • @yvonnesimons5896
    @yvonnesimons5896 9 днів тому +2

    It’s so fun to hear you talking about your kids!

  • @carrolynostuni23
    @carrolynostuni23 4 дні тому

    I love that you can share your family’s stories. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @fw7993
    @fw7993 7 днів тому +1

    Welcome to Reno! I have lived here for the past 35 years. It's a great place.

  • @AlyssaArtunian
    @AlyssaArtunian 9 днів тому +3

    I love your podcast! Such a wonderful way to start the morning. Sending your family lots of love ❤

  • @debfoster
    @debfoster 9 днів тому +4

    ...you guys are hysterical!! Love you both!! ❤

  • @janineowens3009
    @janineowens3009 5 днів тому

    I love you all!!! I've watched the show since day 1 I just started listening to podcasts and found yours and have already listened to everyone of them ❤

  • @lynnesawri2805
    @lynnesawri2805 8 днів тому +1

    I will be keeping my eyes open for ya here in Reno. I have lived here 49 yrs. Enjoy your time while here.

  • @Sher-yz1yy
    @Sher-yz1yy 9 днів тому +7

    My son, who has dwarfism, always loved wrestling. He never got involved in wrestling in high school, he did baseball and basketball. But he did end up at the age of 19 joining a wrestling group and traveled the world and all over the United States. He had some pay per views and a mini reality on spike TV. Now at the age of 44 his body can't take the wrestling, but he still is involved by reefing and being the MC.

    • @ct6852
      @ct6852 5 днів тому

      They definitely look built for it. Low center of gravity, some bulk, and strong as heck.

    • @applego6533
      @applego6533 4 дні тому

      My cousins have dwarfism and one wrestles. Only on a dwarf teams and against other dwarves not like zach did with weightlifting and caused a kid to lose his title.

  • @jillprzewoznik9135
    @jillprzewoznik9135 9 днів тому +7

    They really owe Amy a lot!! She seems to be at their beck and call whenever needed. They are so lucky for this, especially since they moved so far from her.

    • @lesleyhughes3174
      @lesleyhughes3174 9 днів тому

      🤔🤷‍♀️

    • @LisaTownsend961
      @LisaTownsend961 8 днів тому +1

      There are so many grandparents just like her. Willing to step up whenever they are needed. My understanding is she is only an hour or so away.

  • @wendyholditch6353
    @wendyholditch6353 9 днів тому +3

    Our Kids do the “beep test” in school PE class too! My eldest Daughter is super competitive and got the highest outta the Girls; it’s a good motivation to push yourself! Way to go, J 🤩

  • @MarianneCoughlin
    @MarianneCoughlin 8 днів тому +3

    loved this episode, love hearing stories about the kids

  • @beekay1249
    @beekay1249 9 днів тому +3

    😂 Zach is hilarious - let me relive my childhood trauma that I haven't thought about in 30 years, to valid your feelings, Tori 😂🤣 Enjoyed this post very much 😂 you two are too funny!!! ❤️😆👍🏻👍🏻

  • @alliepallie1
    @alliepallie1 9 днів тому +3

    I absolutely love both of your personalities! I relate to you guys more than the people in my own family 😂

  • @cherylmark1503
    @cherylmark1503 9 днів тому +2

    You guys are killing it at parenting! Just do your best!!

  • @KellyNantz
    @KellyNantz 9 днів тому +2

    I have been Following you all for years. And i want to say I love how you to Share the load and you have the perfect Chemistry. Also so adorable babies. I can wait to see what you all come up with next.

  • @smad8477
    @smad8477 9 днів тому +1

    So relatable 😊 I think all of your kids are going to do wonderful things in life

  • @roseannerivera4389
    @roseannerivera4389 8 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love the two of you sooooooo much. Always have always will. ❤❤❤

  • @gloriafalconer3693
    @gloriafalconer3693 9 днів тому +4

    Hello Zach and Tori. Thank you very much about everything you discussed, I think it was very interesting and informative. Keep it up, and remain blessed and highly favored in Jesus Christ name. Amen.

  • @JanyStarsMakeup1
    @JanyStarsMakeup1 9 днів тому +9

    Zack looks so handsome here!

    • @rubynava7857
      @rubynava7857 9 днів тому +1

      ❤❤❤❤❤ 💯 %👌☺️❤❤❤❤❤

  • @michellereneetruthseeker9339
    @michellereneetruthseeker9339 9 днів тому +2

    😅😅😅❤❤❤ probably one of my favorite episodes I love this one you guys are so silly great back and forth speaking love you guys

  • @cherylmark1503
    @cherylmark1503 9 днів тому +2

    Y’all are hilarious! Zach-in case you are just listening-I have dwarfism 😂😂😂😂.

  • @Coko1954
    @Coko1954 9 днів тому +2

    Great podcast. Always enjoy your conversations.

  • @MelanieWernecke
    @MelanieWernecke 9 днів тому +2

    My son's girlfriend mounted their tv too!You go girl!!Love your podcast!!😊

  • @iluvphillip13
    @iluvphillip13 8 днів тому +1

    I think there is so much benefit from having both boys & girls growing up together. I was a youngest girl with 2 older brothers and I grew up tougher and readier for what life threw at me because of it. My 5 stepdaughters were ages 1-10 when their dad & I met, and my 2 boys were 2-4, and throughout their growing up, they learned so much from each other. The boys learned how to respect & relate to girls, and the girls learned how to respect & relate to boys. The girls weren't afraid to learn how to fix cars or get dirty, and the boys weren't shy about playing dolls with the girls & being more sensitive. As adults they are better humans and better parents and better spouses, all of them, because of it. ♥

  • @barbarabounds3695
    @barbarabounds3695 9 днів тому +3

    Great podcast as always love you both you are awesome parents !

  • @cutsiej5873
    @cutsiej5873 9 днів тому +1

    almost ALL kids HATE the pacer at the grade school I work at! It can be one of the most anxiety enduring experiences for some kids! I always remind the kids not to compare their numbers to other students, but to try to improve their own numbers!

  • @kelliteague2505
    @kelliteague2505 9 днів тому

    God don’t ever stop this podcast I absolutely love Zack. He is so funny and has got the best personality of anybody and and Tori I gotta tell you girl I love to listen to you talk I don’t know what it is, but I do like it a lot but just stop interrupting, and I say that would be upmost love and respect

  • @chessyharris6200
    @chessyharris6200 9 днів тому +3

    You two are so funny sometimes. 😂 . ❤ your kiddos, they are so adorable .

  • @Sherri-jw8km
    @Sherri-jw8km День тому

    Your children are so blessed to have you!

  • @cherithrobison8697
    @cherithrobison8697 9 днів тому +1

    I'm so excited to hear Zack is interested in wrestling, because I had no idea how fun & intense it is to watch your son wrestle! Oh my goodness Tori I think you'll love it,I know it's scary because of injury,but wow it's so awesome cuz you get to watch your child one on one! promise

  • @ct6852
    @ct6852 9 днів тому +4

    Costco does have a rad return policy. They always have. Plus they treat their employees and customers well, so I'm all down for the Costco support. WinCo is pretty great too.

  • @walterjohnson3247
    @walterjohnson3247 6 днів тому +2

    hi zach hi tori roloff i watch little people big world great show on tlc and now new podcast thats great

    • @simplysandeee
      @simplysandeee 6 днів тому

      The Freezer return story had me laughing so hard when you got to the part where you described Zach waddling in, and they immediately switched gears and allowed the return.

  • @lisaelliott3329
    @lisaelliott3329 9 днів тому +2

    We took an Amtrak to Reno years ago. It was fun!!

  • @saraclark6172
    @saraclark6172 9 днів тому +9

    SCREAMING I AM SO STOKED TO FINALLY HEAR A WRESTLING MENTION!! I am a MS/HS wrestling coach and disability advocate, and it is a perfect sport for an athlete with dwarfism or any other array of physical or mental disabilities. I am so disappointed we don't have paralympic wrestling but I think it's because disabled wrestlers stay in the mainstream sport. Zach you nailed it, and Tori, wrestling community would grow on you! It isn't as bloody and tough guy vibes as you'd think. It's hard work, grit, no excuses environment.

  • @cathyjohnson3704
    @cathyjohnson3704 9 днів тому +2

    Your Dad was a great wrestler at Crestmoor High School, great sport for all shapes and sizes 😊

  • @tcov22
    @tcov22 7 днів тому +1

    I dislike text messaging, too. I am in GenX, and while I like a lot about the internet and cell phones, I have to admit that I resent the expectation of immediate response. I just don’t prioritize supervision of communications modes (various e-mails, text messages, Messenger, Facebook posts, etc.). I have other things to do.

  • @sherry2641
    @sherry2641 9 днів тому +2

    I love your podcast I listen while working you both are amazing.

  • @nikkia9546
    @nikkia9546 9 днів тому +2

    I love this podcast!

  • @dianamahar483
    @dianamahar483 8 днів тому +1

    Good talk… seems to me that you guys are raising the kids good ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @truckingwithtobee
    @truckingwithtobee 6 днів тому +1

    I was literally hit by a truck last May. I was driving my semi (woman owner operator truck driver)when another truck driver hit me head on at 65 mph. That man passed away. I was so lucky. I’m still recovering 9 months later. But I’m alive. My point is life can change on a dime.

  • @reapersphantomofhell
    @reapersphantomofhell 9 днів тому +2

    Guys, my husband worked at a Home Improvement store with blue in the logo and this customer for 7 years, would buy a lawn mower in the spring and return it in the fall….EVERY YEAR….EVERY TIME they accepted it. He had a free top of the line lawn mower for free. People can suck sometime. BTW, I love your podcast.

  • @lindayoung6388
    @lindayoung6388 9 днів тому +1

    Zach, you have such a good way of analyzing situations. I appreciate listening to you so much more than when you were on your television show. Maybe you should’ve started a podcast years ago and forgot the show altogether lol
    I think you spent a little bit too much time on the pacer for a podcast

  • @chantallalonde1258
    @chantallalonde1258 9 днів тому +2

    I love you guys, you made me laugh with your story about Costco and interupting is what being married is all about

  • @lorimcguire9296
    @lorimcguire9296 9 днів тому +4

    Tori and Zach, you are such good parents. Don't let anybody tell you different. I was wondering if Grandma Amy. I don't know what they call her. I haven't seen her in a while with the kids. Have she been seeing the grandkids? I'm sure she does. She seems to be a good grandma. If you can send some pictures of Grandma Amy with the grandkids but keep up the good work. I know what it's like being a parent that everybody has a their opinions which are some are wrong and some all right. But these guys are doing a great job

    • @lauraa1583
      @lauraa1583 9 днів тому +1

      Amy is the one who babysits while they are away.

  • @daleclark8872
    @daleclark8872 9 днів тому +2

    I love your podcast! 🙏❤️

  • @ct6852
    @ct6852 5 днів тому

    Lilah IS rad. Could tell in that first vid I saw with the boys playing on and around her and she didn't even flinch. But you can also tell there's also a sweetness to her like in the Christmas Pageant vid. The boys are cool too. And so are you two! Also thank you sincerely for saying 'rad' because literally my first memories of life were the other kids saying it in the late 80's and I know it's old hat but I'm not giving it up ever because that would be totally un-rad. Happy almost spring Roloffs!

  • @rubynava7857
    @rubynava7857 9 днів тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤lmao 😂 you guys are so cute together and I'm telling you that this is another amazing episode 💗 💖 💓 ❤️ 💕

  • @Ashlee1985
    @Ashlee1985 8 днів тому

    I love listening to yall! New subscriber!

  • @JulieKavanagh-x5o
    @JulieKavanagh-x5o 9 днів тому +2

    Your podcast needs to be longer!!

  • @SueV-kz7hk
    @SueV-kz7hk 7 днів тому +1

    $70 for a lamp is a great price! $35 is a give away! Lamp prices have gotten ridiculous!

  • @user-jovtusi
    @user-jovtusi 3 дні тому

    Tory and Zach I am jovelyn and have a disabilities. I have a 10 years old son JAYDEN We are from reno nv. Go wolf packs thank you for being yourself and being the cutest couple you guys are. Thank you x 100!

  • @lorrienascene3141
    @lorrienascene3141 7 днів тому +1

    we never had a pacer or a jaunt. we had a short dash, a soft ball throw, rope climb (THE WORST), and a relay.

  • @normafleming2518
    @normafleming2518 9 днів тому +1

    The pacer is in Missouri at least. I had a classroom next to the gym. I hated that week.

  • @marthalangevelt
    @marthalangevelt 8 днів тому +1

    Wijze woorden van Zack. ❤

  • @marshagb55
    @marshagb55 9 днів тому +1

    Reno is a desert in Nevada. Tahoe is in the forest and half is California and the other half is Nevada. Big difference just saying love you guys

  • @CindyCook-g2b
    @CindyCook-g2b 9 днів тому +6

    I have lost 15 friends and family over the last two years from sudden heart attacks or rapid rare cancers and all of them were vaccinated the latest was my older sister who got a shot and within three months developed cancer and passed all in three months perhaps that is what is happening in the little person area as well.

    • @robinjaime
      @robinjaime 9 днів тому +2

      I am so very sorry for all of your losses. 😢

    • @lindadrake2496
      @lindadrake2496 9 днів тому +1

      Im so sorry. My son is 47 , many his age are dying. We are not V.

  • @erinbrantley3206
    @erinbrantley3206 9 днів тому +1

    Love you guys

  • @carolynrockafellow417
    @carolynrockafellow417 9 днів тому +1

    Tori I am a mom of boys and wrestling is a great outlet for boys… supervised chaos.. my boys wrestled at home from the time they could move… so getting them into the sport with structure was a win. They also played team sports but the growth that came with individual sports was amazing. You’ll love sitting on the sidelines and cheering them on and by the way girls are also very good at wrestling…and can be very girly girls too. I bet Lila would be kick butt good at it. Just sayin !😊

    • @brekayata
      @brekayata 7 годин тому

      totally agree my little sister shes in high school shes a senior and did wrestling and she ended up becoming the team leader or whatever thats called lol but she gave it up her last year to focus on what she wants to do for collage and stuff

  • @JaiJai988
    @JaiJai988 9 днів тому +3

    I am not criticizing Zach; I was referring to my experience with CP and everything. I hate to admit it, but playing the "disabled card" is somewhat convenient. Nevertheless, it does work out for our convenience.

  • @PJThomson-p8i
    @PJThomson-p8i 8 днів тому +1

    Tahoe is near the mountains and has its own beautiful lake much more beauty there. RENO is more casino and streets like Vegas but not as big. Little big city

  • @Kathy-Carr
    @Kathy-Carr 2 дні тому

    Did I hear you say that you did tell Your daughter that taking other people stuff is wrong? Great show! Thank you.

  • @joanncharette9881
    @joanncharette9881 9 днів тому +11

    The pattern of the heart is called gingham

    • @vanitycalamity2195
      @vanitycalamity2195 5 днів тому +1

      So THAT is gingham as a pattern. I've heard that word but never knew. 😊

  • @donnashort3223
    @donnashort3223 8 днів тому +1

    I understand totally because in the past few months we have lost friends & family members its like what is going on , I mean my husband is 82 so friends are also in that range so I get it but when its family that's to young to be gone , I know I shouldn't question God's plan us but all in a few months in between . 😥

  • @CyndiDorsey
    @CyndiDorsey 8 днів тому +1

    Reno is in Nevada
    Tahoe is in California ❤

  • @reneew1767
    @reneew1767 4 дні тому

    I’m in Wisconsin and my kiddos had to do the pacer tests throughout school

  • @paulaj.hiltonen3351
    @paulaj.hiltonen3351 7 днів тому +1

    Tori is an awesome wife and mom

  • @janet-leecomeau8035
    @janet-leecomeau8035 8 днів тому +1

    I bought bananas on a Saturday . They didn’t ripen and soften. I took them back. On Wednesday. No problems. I was shocked.