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Podcast Episode 195: How to Be a Happier Parent
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 195 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to…
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Podcast Episode 194: One Mom’s Quest for Menstrual Equity
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 194 of The New Family Podcast where we talk about…
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How to Actually Have Fun on Your Family Vacation
Let’s put the fun back in family trips. We’ve brought back this popular episode to highlight what it takes to…
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How to Actually Have Fun on Your Family Vacation
Let’s put the fun back in family trips. We’ve brought back this popular episode to highlight what it takes to have a family vacation that’s actually enjoyable for everyone, and not just a heck of a lot of work for the parents. Find the episode here Are you a fan of the show? We’d dearly…
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What’s really going on when spouses cheat
A therapist reveals the troubling relationship dynamics at play between couples that can set the stage of an emotional or physical affair. Often its a breakdown in connection that leads one partner to cheat. I see a fair amount of couples in my practice. I really enjoy working with the dynamics that two people bring…
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Finding Gratitude While Going Through Separation or Divorce
Photo by Jeremy Perkins on Unsplash Separation and divorce is tough. When you’re right in the middle of this tricky transition time, it can feel like nothing is going right. Here’s how to find gratitude, even when everything seems upside down. A separation or divorce is one of the most difficult and significant life changes…
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Why It’s So Hard to Have a 1970s Style Summer With Your Family
While we’re on a short summer break, we decided to bring back this timely episode from last year where we dig into the reasons why summer often isn’t the leisurely, unstructured time families would like it to be. We also share some tangible actions you can take to capture a little more summer fun now…
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Podcast Episode 193: Surrogacy – An Altruistic and Happiness-Boosting Act
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 193 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a surrogate mother about expanding her definition of family and finding purpose in surrogacy. Surrogacy is a topic we’ve explored in a few ways on The New Family, and it continues to be more and…
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How a Solo Camping Trip Helped This Mom Heal from Her Divorce
Photo by Lê Tân on Unsplash With a shoebox of wedding cards and other mementos of her former relationship, a mom of two sets out on her first solo camping trip, a journey that would prove both cathartic and empowering. My ex and I separated about a year and a half ago. During that time…
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Podcast Episode 192: Summer Camp for Kids from LGBTQ+ Communities
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 192 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a camp director of a LGBTQ+ non-profit that runs summer camps for kids. I’m delighted to welcome my guest for this episode, Olivia Fogel, programs manager and camp director at The Ten Oaks Project. Ten…
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An Open Letter to Drake about Co-Parenting
When we heard that Drake’s new album revealed that he’s a dad who clearly has some mixed feelings about raising his kid in a co-parenting relationship, we just had to speak up. We want Drake to know that co-parenting isn’t a failure. In fact, it can be a triumph. Here’s what we hope Drake will…
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Podcast Episode 191: These Moms Build Houses Out of Mud
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 191 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to two members of a group of mostly moms who, by building houses out of mud, have created an alternative lifestyle that’s sustainable and beneficial for everyone involved. Our guests for this episode, Molly Murphy and…
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1,000 Families Project: The Incredible Influence of a Fearless Great-Aunt
A young woman reflects on a special relationship with the great-aunt who believed in her and encouraged her on her writing journey. I remember the day we lost her so vividly. I spent the afternoon at my friend’s house, watching music videos and straightening our hair. I left before dinner and made my way home,…