Parents Behaving Badly (Do We Say Something?)
When we see parents absolutely losing it at their children– and maybe even laying hands on them–are we obligated to act? Prevent Child Abuse America is clear that if you see something, you say somethi...
7 Juni 202242min
Raising "Spirited" Kids
The term “spirited child” was coined by parent educator Mary Sheedy Kurcinka when she was looking for information regarding her own strong-willed son and only found words like “difficult”and “high-str...
31 Maj 202244min
Talking to Your Kids About Racism (with guest Britt Hawthorne)
Britt Hawthorne is a mother, teacher, author, and anti-bias/antiracist facilitator. Britt partners with caregivers, educators, and families to raise the next generation of antiracist children. Her for...
24 Maj 202245min
How Not to Go Crazy During the Lazy Days of Summer
Beach days. Pool days. Soccer camp. River days. Creek days. (Pick your preferred body of water, is what we're saying.) Are you exhausted yet? When the lazy days of summer start, we may feel pressure t...
17 Maj 202248min
Holding onto Our Friends with No Kids
We asked those in our Facebook group how they maintain friendships with childless friends. The answers ranged from hilarious to heartbreaking. Keeping childless friends in our lives involves self-refl...
10 Maj 202247min
Celebrating Our Moms (Happy Mother's Day!)
It’s the most relaxing 24 hours of the year! What’s your one wish, moms? Breakfast in bed? Lunch in bed? Dinner in bed? Oh, all day in bed. That’s actually an excellent wish… In this special Mother’s ...
3 Maj 202243min
How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Their Bodies?
Just a heads up: this episode mentions the correct anatomical names for private body parts, as well as mention of good and bad touches. Help! My child is playing whipping it out at the playground and...
26 Apr 202249min
Do We Really Have to Be Our Kids' Constant Playmates?
"Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom." The call of the wild toddler rouses us from the deepest sleep. It's nice to be needed, right? Well, not CONSTANTLY. You do have a life, after all. (You do have a life, right?) It...
12 Apr 202244min
