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June 3, 2020

Uh-Oh, Here Comes Summer (with guests Ashley and Keri from the Momtou…

It’s the summer of nothing. Everything is canceled, even Camp Grandma is questionable, and we’ve already *had* three months of lying around doing nothing. How do we make July different from March? Guests: Ashley and Keri from the podcast Momtourage.

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June 1, 2020

Ask Amy - My Toddler is Mean to Her Older Sibling

Amy answers a question from a mom whose 17-month-old is tough on her six-year-old.

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May 27, 2020

This One Thing Is Actually Going Well

What’s one thing that’s actually working right now? Not a barely acceptable Band-Aid for these crazy times, but something you have discovered that you will totally keep doing? From mowing the lawn to a beer-pong app, here’s what’s working for …

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May 25, 2020

Ask Margaret - The Bedtime Routine is Out of Hand!

Margaret answers a question from a mom whose four year old is stretching bedtime to the max.

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May 23, 2020

New to What Fresh Hell? Start Here...

Welcome to What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood! Here's a quick intro to us and to our podcast.

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May 20, 2020

The Great Regression: Why We're All Acting Like Babies Right Now

Many kids are exhibiting regressive behavior right now. Lots of adults too: Zoom with your summer camp friends much? It’s normal to seek the security of the past in times of stress.Here’s how to let regression be, and how to …

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May 13, 2020

Getting Literally Anything Done (with guests Laura Vanderkam and Sara…

After 2 months of this new normal our to-do lists are running away from us. How do we get to what matters in the extremely limited bursts of kid-free time we might have? Guests: Laura Vanderkam and Sarah Hart-Unger, co-hosts …

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May 11, 2020

Ask Margaret - Should I Sleep-Train During the Pandemic?

Margaret answers a question from a mom who is trying to decide whether or not to sleep train her 7-month-old while quarantined.

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May 6, 2020

We'll Call It a Win! Microscopic Mom Victories

We asked all of you to tell us your “mom wins” since quarantine life began. Whether it’s synchronized napping, picky eaters trying meatballs, or a 5-year-old who finally slept past 7 a.m., we salute all these miniscule victories. Happy Mother’s …

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May 4, 2020

Ask Amy - How Can I Help My Child Who is Having Nightmares?

Amy answers a question from a listener whose daughter is struggling with nightmares.

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April 29, 2020

Maintaining Momentum (Or Not)

A body in motion stays in motion; once at rest, it’s hard to regain momentum. But is continuous momentum possible during this very strange limbo? How can we keep running this marathon when we don’t even know what mile we’re …

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April 27, 2020

Ask Margaret - I'm Burnt Out on Trying to Get My Kids to FaceTime wit…

Margaret answers a questions who is struggling to get her toddler to perform when relatives call.

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April 22, 2020

What Kind of Monster? Quarantine Edition!

What kind of monster decides to go keto during a pandemic? Trades away toilet paper for sourdough starter? Finishes Mom’s chocolate stash? Slices an avocado horizontally? Our listeners weigh in with the straws that will break their quarantine backs.

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April 20, 2020

Ask Amy - My Teenagers Are So Done With Quarantine Life!

Amy answers a question from a listener whose teenagers are really, really over being stuck at home.

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April 15, 2020

Stay-At-Home Revelations: Things We've Learned

As we round the curve into what’s been a full month of Uno, math worksheets, and never going anywhere, we’ve all learned a few things. Here are our stay-at-home revelations about our homes, our cooking, our relationships, our kids, and …

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April 13, 2020

Ask Margaret - My Kid Won't Play Alone

Margaret answers a question from a listener whose kid always wants mom to play with him.

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April 8, 2020

What's Working Right Now

Here’s what’s actually working right now- for our anxiety, our family chore buy-in, our kitchen ennui, and our senses of hope. (Our number one tip: try never to interrupt a happy quarantined family while they’re doing whatever is making them …

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April 6, 2020

Ask Amy - How Do I Talk to My Kids About Missing Milestone Events?

This week Amy answers a question from a listener whose child is missing a big milestone event.

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April 1, 2020

It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint!

Homeschooling feels doable when it’s a snow-day novelty. It feels different when you’re relearning middle-school math while also conference-calling from home and running a kitchen serving three meals a day. Here's how we're coping & keeping it going.

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March 30, 2020

Ask Margaret - How Seriously Should I Take This Homeschooling Thing?

Margaret answers a question from a listener who is trying to decide how much to homeschool her kids.

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March 25, 2020

How Are We Going to Keep These Kids Busy?

Most of us have a new reality: we have to keep our kids busy. Here are ideas for keeping kids of all ages occupied, both inside and outside, using materials you probably already have around the house— and preferably, without …

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March 23, 2020

Ask Amy - How Can I Get My Big Kids to Pitch In In the Kitchen?

This week Amy answers a question from a mom who wants her school-aged kids to do their part in the kitchen.

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March 18, 2020

Gaming: Not All Bad! (Thank Goodness)

Studies show our kids’ gaming doesn’t necessarily correlate with lower grades, hyperactivity, or aggressiveness. But ask any parent: Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, or Xbox can make one cranky zombie. Here’s how to set gaming rules for your household.

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March 16, 2020

Ask Margaret - How Do I Get My Kids to Help Keep the House Clean?

Margaret answers a question from a listener who wants to know how to encourage her kids to keep their rooms and the playroom clean.

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