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Podcast Episode 239: Raising a Baby Born Too Soon
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 239 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore what…
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Podcast Episode 238: Olympian Silken Laumann on Raising Kids to Embrace Vulnerability
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 238 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to…
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Podcast Episode 237: Preparing for your teen to leave the nest
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 237 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to…
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Podcast Episode 235: Stephanie Land on Motherhood and Poverty
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 235 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a writer about her experiences with motherhood and poverty, and what we can do to help erase the stigma surrounding this complex issue. It’s my delight to be able to bring you a remarkable and…
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Podcast Episode 234: The Beautiful Thing About Gathering Community
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 234 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the importance of having a supportive community around you, especially when times get tough. For this episode, we welcome Leisse Wilcox back on the show. Leisse is a writer, coach, speaker and mom of three. She…
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Podcast Episode 233: Cooking for a More Allergic World
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 233 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how to prepare easy meals and snacks for people with allergies. Cooking for a group, sending lunch to school, is a different business these days. Something like 40 per cent of children are affected by life-threatening…
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Podcast Episode 232: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 232 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how we can help our children nurture healthy friendships. There are times when the dynamics between our kids and their friends are sort of baffling. When things are going smoothly, everything is great. But when there’s…
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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day — Policy Change
Sure, spa days and macaroni art are nice. But if you really want to help out moms — and by extension, families and the economy — here’s what we’d really like to receive this year. Heads up, politicians and policymakers: we’re talking to you. The bulletin board above my standing desk holds some sweet Mother’s…
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Podcast Episode 231: The New (Digital) Childhood
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 231 of The New Family Podcast, where we hear a positive take on the role of digital play in our children’s lives. Parents do a lot of hand wringing about the amount of time our kids spend on devices. And there are some good reasons…
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Podcast Episode 230: Money Matters – Realistic Budgeting and Financial Literacy for Families
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 230 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to two finance experts about improving financial literacy for families today. This is the second of a two-part series Money Matters, which takes a look at some of the financial implications of raising kids today. In…
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1,000 Families Project: How ‘Daddy-Daughter’ Days Shaped This Young Woman’s Life
A father’s devotion goes a long way in his daughter’s life. The author of this piece shares how the treasured ritual of ‘daddy-daughter’ days helped shaped who she’s become today, including how she expects to be treated by others. I remember how small my hand used to feel wrapped securely by my dad’s significantly rougher…
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Podcast Episode 229: Money Matters – How Financial Anxiety Affects Families
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 229 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the financial anxiety affecting families today. This is the first of a two-part series that explores how money matters affect families. I’ve got two amazing guests for this episode. The first is celebrated parenting author Ann…
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Podcast Episode 228: Laughing and Crying
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 228 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the universal human experiences of laughing and crying. Long before we learn to speak, we communicate through laughter and tears. That’s because these non-verbal expressions come factory-installed. They’re instinctive, social and key to bonding us with…