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Fresh Take: Beth Leipholtz on Teaching Inclusion
Now you can Sign up for What Fresh Hell Plus on Supporting Cast! You'll get all episodes ad-free, plus monthly bonus episodes no matter where you lis…
3 years, 1 month ago
Even More Minor But Life-Changing Tips
Episode 304
Flat tire? Mismatched kids' socks? Lost luggage? Here's part two of our listeners' minor, life-changing tips that might just make some aspect of your…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ask Margaret: My Kid Keeps Running Away!
If you've ever had a child bolt from you in a parking lot or at preschool drop-off, you know it can be a scary experience. Today's question comes fro…
3 years, 1 month ago
Fresh Take: Katherine May on "Enchantment"
What do we do when it seems like there's nothing new or wondrous in the world for us to enjoy and feel deeply connected to? Katherine May, author of …
3 years, 1 month ago
It's Not "Nagging"
Episode 303
Want to see a mother get mad? Tell her she's "nagging" you after she's been obligated to repeat an entirely reasonable request several times over. An…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ask Amy: We Have a Newborn - and Houseguests
Is the postpartum support you're getting actually more harmful than helpful? Here's how to ask for what you really need in the days and weeks after b…
3 years, 1 month ago
Fresh Take: Dr. Dana Dorfman on When Worry Works
How do we know when our anxiety as parents is warranted and when we're catastrophizing? Dr. Dana Dorfman, author of the new book When Worry Works: Ho…
3 years, 1 month ago
Our Quirkiest Personal Rules
Episode 302
From avoiding shuttles, to separate inside pants and outside pants, to always ordering a different meal than your dining companion, we reviewed - and…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ask Margaret: What Do You Do When Your Kid Ruins His Own Playdate?
A listener asked: "How do I respond when my child gets upset about something during a playdate and they are dealing with their own feelings and end u…
3 years, 1 month ago
Fresh Take: Francesca Royster on "Choosing Family"
How do we find support when our family of origin is no longer around or has otherwise rejected us? Francesca Royster, author of the new memoir Choosi…
3 years, 2 months ago