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Children and Parenting

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Children and Parenting Sub-categories:

  • Child Care (3)
  • Child Development (34)
  • Parenting (51)

An Invisible Pull: Hitting Rock Bottom

>> February 2, 2025

Grace joins us to share her story, the pressures of drinking today and what finally helped her break this self-destructive cycle.

topics covered: Addiction, Aging and Death, Alcoholism, Career, Health and Medicine, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
ListenAn Invisible Pull: Hitting Rock Bottom

When Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies

>> July 7, 2024

We speak with Dr. Alan Townsend about this harrowing period through grief and how he evolved from writing online about science to much more personal experiences.

topics covered: Disease, Grief and Grieving, Health and Medicine, Parenting, Research
ListenWhen Lightning Strikes Twice: One Man’s Journey Through a Pair of Tragedies

Sharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers

>> June 30, 2024

We cover the many dynamics of family influencers and why this growing subcategory online poses real risks to content creators, their children and viewers.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Public Safety, Social Media and Internet
ListenSharenting: Inside The World Of Family Influencers

Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father

>> June 16, 2024

We cover the lacking social service framework for fathers and families and the improvements that need to be made to better support Americans.

topics covered: Child Development, Community, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Social Work
ListenReshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father

“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

>> June 9, 2024

We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more winning than their own kid.

topics covered: Communication, Community, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry, Sports and Recreation
Listen“Am I Too Invested?”: The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Youth Sports

Can’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s

>> May 26, 2024

Experts explain how you can make easy substitutes and modifications that produce tasty (but still relatively healthy) desserts.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Cooking, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Literature and Writing, Parenting
ListenCan’t Shake Your Sweet Tooth? Why Modification & Moderation Are Your Two Bff’s

1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

>> May 19, 2024

We speak with social and public health expert Kasley Killam about the societal shifts that are feeding into this epidemic and how listeners can begin feeling more connecting to their loved ones, friends, and community.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Child Development, Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues
Listen1 In 4 People Are Chronically Lonely: How Isolation Kills

The 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing

>> April 21, 2024

We speak with two experts in the field about how to solve this growing epidemic.

topics covered: Child Development, Community, Education, Government and Politics, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Parenting, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Politics, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe 1.6 Million Young People We’re Failing

‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why We’re Failing The Next Generation

>> March 31, 2024

Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights on emerging research and what parents should know.

topics covered: Child Development, Education, Literacy, Parenting, Public Policy, Reading
Listen‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why We’re Failing The Next Generation

Can You Juggle It All? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Opens Up About Her Struggles

>> March 10, 2024

Experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.

topics covered: Career, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenCan You Juggle It All? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly Opens Up About Her Struggles

Viewpoints Explained: A Deadly Beach Death – And No, It Didn’t Happen In The Water

>> March 6, 2024

We cover the unexpected death of a 7-year-old girl late last month at a beach in Fort Lauderdale. What all parents should know about this deadly phenomenon.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Emergency Response and Planning, Public Health and Policy, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: A Deadly Beach Death – And No, It Didn’t Happen In The Water

School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

>> February 25, 2024

We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens (especially in the last 10 years) seem to really struggle post-high school and how parents can better prepare their kids before they hit this breaking point.

topics covered: Career, Child Development, Communication, Mental Health, Productivity and Organization, Psychology and Psychiatry, Technology
ListenSchool, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

Why Divorce Rates Are Climbing Right Now & What To Know If You’re Ever In This Situation

>> February 4, 2024

We speak with prominent New York City divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman about the biggest misconceptions people have when it comes to divorce and why everyone – single or married – should keep these tips in mind.

topics covered: Communication, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Marriage and Divorce, Parenting, Personal Finance, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenWhy Divorce Rates Are Climbing Right Now & What To Know If You’re Ever In This Situation

Is There A Right Way To Grieve? Parenting & Picking Up The Pieces After Loss

>> December 31, 2023

We speak with child therapist Natasha Daniels to get a better understanding of this emotion and how there can be different variations of grief depending on the severity of the life event.

topics covered: Child Development, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Grief and Grieving, Literature and Writing, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology and Psychiatry
ListenIs There A Right Way To Grieve? Parenting & Picking Up The Pieces After Loss

Is Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

>> November 26, 2023

As pet owners, many of us are guilty of sometimes treating our furry friends with too many treats - especially during the holidays.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Communication
ListenIs Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents

>> October 29, 2023

Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.

topics covered: Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Government and Politics, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Finance, Politics, Public Assistance
Listen$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents

Viewpoints Explained: Tackling Childhood Obesity

>> October 25, 2023

We highlight some of these updated policies and the lasting effects of early childhood obesity.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Exercise and Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Healthcare, Parenting, Public Health and Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: Tackling Childhood Obesity

‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?

>> October 1, 2023

Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.

topics covered: Child Development, Education, Literacy, Parenting, Public Policy
Listen‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?

School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

>> September 17, 2023

We speak with Homayoun about why so many teens seem to struggle post-high school and how adults can better prepare their kids in the long-term rather than focusing solely on short-term academic markers.

topics covered: Child Development, Children and Parenting, Education, Mental Health, Parenting
ListenSchool, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?

From Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators

>> September 10, 2023

We also speak with Sgt. Ryan Wasson about the critical role informants play in aiding law enforcement, but why it’s important to avoid glorifying the work of people like Flores.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Parenting, Technology
ListenFrom Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators

Viewpoints Explained: The Escalating Levels of Caffeine in Energy Drinks

>> September 6, 2023

We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Children and Parenting, Health and Medicine, Parenting, Public Health and Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: The Escalating Levels of Caffeine in Energy Drinks

‘Never Good Enough’: A Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Adolescents

>> August 27, 2023

We speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.

topics covered: Child Development, Education, Parenting, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry
Listen‘Never Good Enough’: A Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Adolescents

Avoiding Conversations Around Money? Here’s How To Get Started

>> July 16, 2023

We speak with two financial experts about how more Americans can have productive conversations about their spending and come up with a plan to save and invest more for the future.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Aging and Death, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting, Personal Finance, Retirement
ListenAvoiding Conversations Around Money? Here’s How To Get Started

De-Bunking the Misconceptions & Stigmas of ADHD

>> June 11, 2023

We speak with a clinical child psychologist at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ellen Braaten, about the different types & presentations of ADHD.

topics covered: Child Development, Education, Mental Health, Parenting
ListenDe-Bunking the Misconceptions & Stigmas of ADHD
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