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Do We Rush Kids Too Much?
Episode 305
The Instagram account @mindfulmadre recently went viral with this post:
"We are becoming less tolerant of the pace of childhood. In a million ways we …
3 years, 2 months ago
Ask Amy: My Kid Cries Over Everything
Is your child who seemingly overreacts to ever minor scrape and bruise really suffering, or are they just looking for some extra attention? Amy expla…
3 years, 2 months ago
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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago