$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents
Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.
Viewpoints Explained: Tackling Childhood Obesity
We highlight some of these updated policies and the lasting effects of early childhood obesity.
‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?
Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.
School, Sports, Standardized Tests: When Is There Time To Build Life Skills?
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.
From Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators
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.
Viewpoints Explained: The Escalating Levels of Caffeine in Energy Drinks
We cover how much caffeine is packed inside many of these newer energy drinks and the consequences of consuming higher-than-needed amounts.
‘Never Good Enough’: A Rise in Mental Health Issues Among Adolescents
We speak with author Jennifer Breheny Wallace about the importance of sharing how a person’s value should never be linked to their performance.
Avoiding Conversations Around Money? Here’s How To Get Started
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.
De-Bunking the Misconceptions & Stigmas of ADHD
We speak with a clinical child psychologist at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ellen Braaten, about the different types & presentations of ADHD.
Bridging the Gap for Low-Income Families
We cover the growing crisis of wealth inequality in America and how individuals and families can get help through their community network.
The Allure of the Four-Day Workweek
We discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek and if this shift is feasible for America’s complex and varied workforce.
The Trials & Tribulations of Balancing Motherhood & Career
NPR journalist and co-host of “All Things Considered” Mary Louise Kelly joins us this Mother’s Day to share her story of balancing motherhood with a long-spanning, successful career in journalism.
Culture Crash: Our Favorite Films To Watch With Our Mom’s
We touch on a few recent movie releases that are perfect picks to watch with your mom this Mother’s Day.
A Different Viewpoint: Speaking With Actress, Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore, who grew up in public as a child actor in TV and films, looks back on her life and shares what she’s learned along the way.
Online Sports Betting: A Lucrative New Industry or a Gateway to Gambling Addiction?
We cover this burgeoning sector, the lack of overhead regulation in the U.S. and the risks this pervasive form of gambling has on a younger population.
Looking Up: The Path To Financial Wealth
We sit down and speak with Cochran to learn about her inspiring journey and path to financial wealth.
Phone Guidelines for Kids
With more young people owning tech at an earlier age, it’s important for both parents and kids to sit down from the get-go and talk about how to stay safe online, minimize social media use and more.
Breaking Gendered Roles in the Household
More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance.
Conversations About Loss and Death
We speak with a psychiatrist and expert in grief and trauma about how parents, caregivers and adults in general can best have conversations with young people about loss and death.
A Parent’s Plight
With the Child Tax Credit coming to an end, many U.S. parents are finding it hard to make ends meet with little help from the government – especially amid rising inflation.
Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids
We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.
Fostering Curiosity and a Greater Passion For Learning Early On
To fully understand many topics, experiences and encounters help to fully engrain what’s being taught. We speak with an education expert and clinical psychologist this week about how to bring more curiosity, creativity and critical thinking to learning.
Living Life in a 24/7 Society
We play many roles in life: coworker, manager, partner, parent, caregiver. The list is seemingly endless. It can be all too easy to get wrapped in these many roles and forget altogether about spending time on yourself as an individual. We speak with acclaimed writer and author, Eve Rodsky about the mental toll of our daily lives and how to get back to …
Candid Conversations With Kids: Getting Back to School
The 2021-2022 school year is officially in full swing. But, it’s not the return that many were hoping for as COVID-19 cases spread, and outbreaks pop up in classrooms across the U.S. While there are barriers and challenges just like last year, school must go on. We speak with education expert, Julie King, to get some tips on how to navigate the hectic back …
