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Ask Amy: My Kid Just Doesn't Want to Talk About It
When we have a child who chooses to withdraw and "not talk about it," rather than unpack his disappointment, is that a reason for concern? This week'…
2 years, 11 months ago
Fresh Take: Virginia Sole-Smith on Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture
Once we know what anti-fat bias is, it's easy to see it everywhere: in our schools, our doctors' offices, even in our own parenting. Virginia Sole-Sm…
2 years, 11 months ago
Hear Us Out
Episode 310
We asked our listeners: what would be better if it were just a little bit different?
Margaret's ideas include a network consisting solely of TV shows…
3 years ago
Ask Margaret: My Playroom Is a Disaster
What do we do when our house is filling up with plastic toys from Happy Meals and goody bags that just make cleanup and attempts at organization SO m…
3 years ago
Fresh Take: Sara Petersen on Mommy Influencer Culture
Why do the "momfluencers" who post perfect pictures of their crisply dressed children in lavender fields hold such a sway over us, and what can we do…
3 years ago
Body Image: How It Affects Us (and Our Kids)
Episode 309
50% of preadolescent girls and 30% of boys report disliking their bodies. Those numbers go up in adults— 60% of women and 40% of men report the same …
3 years ago
Ask Amy: My Kid Is Not Great at Apologizing
How do we get kids to view saying "sorry" as more than a get-out-of-jail-free card? This week's question comes from our Facebook page:
I have 5-year-o…
3 years ago
Fresh Take: Dr. Tish Taylor on Fostering Connection with Our Kids
How do we maintain connection with our kids when they're busy slamming doors or talking back to us and we are all sick and tired of each other? Dr. T…
3 years ago
Best of: When Is This Going to Be Fun Again?
Episode 308
This "best of" episode explores the trap we all fall into of thinking that every day with our kids has to contain a “snow globe moment" - a social me…
3 years ago
Ask Margaret: My Kid Is Obsessed with Getting "Stuff"
How do we convince our kids that getting all of the newest toys isn't the most important thing in life while also respecting their enthusiasm for the…
3 years ago