We all know our kids should have less screen time. Achieving that is easier said than done. Emily Cherkin, author of THE SCREENTIME SOLUTION, offers tips for becoming "tech-intentional" as a family.
What makes a career fulfilling, and how do we put our kids on a path to find the career that's right for them? Dan Heath, host of the "What It's Like to Be" podcast, shares what he's learned interviewing nearly 100 people about their jobs.
How can siblings with the same parents and upbringing be so dramatically different? Researchers offer several theories. This week we discuss all the reasons why siblings, especially those close in age, tend to become so unalike.
Screens are everywhere today, and both we and our kids are on them too much. Gaia Bernstein, author of "Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies" explains how to start to untangle ourselves from screen addiction.
Does losing your cool as a parent mean you're doing it wrong? Dr. Cassidy Freitas, author of MOM NEEDS A MOMENT, explains how nervous system overload and modern parenting pressures fuel reactivity—and how to interrupt the cycle.
These days, kids' afterschool sports and weekend activities seem increasingly pressurized and professionalized, whether it's second-grade soccer or travel gymnastics. Can we dial back the pressure and still support our kids' passions as they develop?
When should we get our kids phones? And is “delay as long as possible” an option? Catherine Pearlman, author of the book First Phone, tells us how kids can become wiser about the responsibilities of social media, digital consent, and internet safety.
What happens when a life lived online comes apart at the seams? Laura Clery, internet sensation and author of WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU HOTTER, talks about sobriety, co-parenting, realizing her own life story had become a thriller, and how motherhood made her brave.
Why does adulthood so often feel like waiting for a “real adult” to show up? We share listener stories (and a few of our own) about parenting, emergencies, caregiving, and the invisible load of being the grownup in the room.
These days, wherever kids are, they’re not far from a screen or a smart speaker– or the brands who are using “educational” toys and games to sell them stuff. Susan Linn, author of WHO’S RAISING THE KIDS?, explains how big tech is targeting our kids.
What kind of monster listens to videos on speaker? Or keeps the keyboard clicks on their phone? What kind of monster takes up two parking spots? Puts empty cereal boxes back in the cabinet? (Disclaimer: we may have been just a few of these monsters.)
Feeling overwhelmed by too many life changes at once? Why does life tend to dole out major changes in groups? We discuss "change fatigue," the three parts of any big transition, and how to find a little more resilience in times of big uncertainty.
Does the thought of leaving your kids for a few days terrify you? Here are some parenting tips to prepare for all of the eventualities that may occur if you leave town, from interpreting the toddler's babble to handling your feelings of mom guilt.
Why do autoimmune diseases affect women at such high rates? Sara Hirsh Bordo, author of AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE GOOD GIRLS, discusses the surprising connection between the conditioning we receive as women and girls and diagnoses with these poorly understood threats to our long-term health.
When the kids are with us, a "vacation" doesn't exactly feel relaxing. Here's how to manage expectations, reduce stress, support anxious and neurodivergent travelers, and (just maybe) create family memories that last.
As summer travel looms large, what can we do to keep the family chaos to a minimum as we hop in a car or on a plane? Here are some useful family travel tips from Amy, Margaret, and our listeners.
As technology progresses, how can doctors not lose sight of the most critical part of healthcare? Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Alan R. Cohen, author of the new book COMFORT ALWAYS, explains why human connection is essential to healing.
When kids direct their biggest emotions at Mom, where’s the line between being a safe space and getting emotionally beat up? We explore emotional projection, parenting boundaries, and how to respond without absorbing every outburst.
Are vacations worth the planning, packing, schlepping, and laundry once you get there? We discuss why vacations can be so hard—and how to make summer travels happy for everyone.
Can resilience be taught? Resilience coach Talia Kovacs explains how parents can raise confident, capable kids without creating hardship—through independence, healthy risk-taking, spirituality, and changing the stories we tell about ourselves and our children.
Traveling with siblings and in-laws and parents and cousins can be an incredible experience. It can also lead to unexpected conflict. Here's what to agree upon ahead of time.
What do we misunderstand about how hormones affect our health, especially when it comes to women's bodies? Endocrinologist Gillian Goddard, author of the new book THE HORMONE LOOP, explains how hormones influence critical bodily functions.
What is the meaning behind the secret language your teens are always speaking at the dinner table? We quiz each other on Gen Z slang, and our auras are lokirkenuinely nerfed by the end.
