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How Old Is Old Enough? 44:27

1d ago44:27

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How do we know when our kids are old enough to walk home alone? Wear makeup? Get a phone? It definitely depends on the kid, your family situation, and the community where you live, but we think there are few ground rules—and some scaffolding it's a good idea to have in place. Amy and Margaret discuss: why social media may be the thing to delay, mor…

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DEEP DIVE: JoAnn Crohn of "No Guilt Mom" 34:26

4d ago34:26

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into mom guilt—why it's so pervasive and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom is a parenting educator who helps moms feel confident in everything from raising empowered, self-sufficient kids to dropping the anxiety and g…

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Fresh Take: Cameron Normand of "Stepfamily Solutions" 34:37

7d ago34:37

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How can a step-parent gain the trust of her kids as she becomes part of their family? Cameron Normand, founder of Stepfamily Solutions, discusses her own experience as a stepmom and offers some helpful takeaways for navigating stepfamily dynamics. Cameron and Margaret discuss: The biggest misconception about stepfamily life Cameron's top piece of a…

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Do We Need to Lower Our Standards? 44:20

9d ago44:20

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When we explain to our partners and families that we need them to pitch in around the house, we sometimes hear back that the real problem is our too-high standards. That if we actually think "doing the laundry" means FOLDING the laundry, instead of leaving it in the dryer, that that is just too high a bar. Eve Rodsky, author of FAIR PLAY, suggests …

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DEEP DIVE: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin on Burnout and Mom Guilt 33:07

11d ago33:07

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into mom guilt—why it's so pervasive and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD is a psychiatrist and author specializing in women's mental health. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and the founder of Gemma, t…

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Fresh Take: Danielle Bayard Jackson on "Fighting for our Friendships" 36:30

14d ago36:30

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Are female friendships really more complicated than male friendships? Does that make our friendships more valuable? Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator on the science of women’s platonic connections. In her new book FIGHTING FOR OUR FRIENDSHIPS, Danielle explains what makes female friendship strong as well as tips for …

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MAY BONUS TEASER: Our Myers-Briggs Personality Tests! 13:53

15d ago13:53

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This month, we take the Myers-Briggs personality test live on air—Margaret answers with her first instinct and Amy parses every question within an inch of its life. The results will and will not surprise you... Sign up for What Fresh Hell Plus on Supporting Cast to get all episodes ad-free, plus monthly bonus episodes. Supporting Cast works right w…

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What Fresh Hell Is Mother's Day? 42:36

16d ago42:36

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Is one morning of runny eggs and burnt toast really fair payback for 364 days of work? Does "Mother's Day" have to mean packing the kids for a two-hour drive to see your mom and/or mother-in-law? Why does Mother's Day often feel like it's more trouble than it's worth? Margaret and Amy discuss: Anna Jarvis and the rather tragic origins of Mother's D…

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DEEP DIVE: Ditching Mom Guilt 42:06

18d ago42:06

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into mom guilt—why it's so pervasive and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. "Mom guilt" is shorthand for what we think are two pretty different things: the universal, low-grade feelings of inadequacy that our soccer snacks aren't as good as Monic…

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Fresh Take: Dr. Alok Kanojia on Parenting a Healthy Gamer 34:39

21d ago34:39

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How can we tear our kids away from the increasingly addictive video games they can't get enough of? Dr. Alok Kanojia, author of the book HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY GAMER, explains how to talk to kids about their video game addiction. Dr. Kanojia is a former gaming addict and a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has developed evidence-based programs that …

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How To Deal With Picky Eaters 42:03

23d ago42:03

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Follow us on YouTube! Are you worried your picky eater will never eat a vegetable as long as they live? Here are some parenting tips for picky eaters—and some updates on Amy and Margaret's own picky eaters since recording our very first episode 8 years ago! (It's good news.) Amy and Margaret discuss: Why it's helpful to make food the least interest…

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DEEP DIVE: Parenting as a Team 44:29

25d ago44:29

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Parenting as a team is an ongoing challenge– even when your relationship with your co-parent is usually harmonious. But matching headspaces with your co-parent about a problem your family, or one of your children, is dealing with doesn't have to be the goal. Parenting as a team can often mean taking turns, whether it's with the pancake-flipping, th…

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Fresh Take: Chelsey Goodan on How Parents Underestimate Their Teenage Girls 32:18

28d ago32:18

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Why are stereotypes of teenage girls rarely flattering? And what important traits are we not acknowledging in these young women? Chelsey Goodan, author of the new book UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, explains what teenage girls really want and need from us. Chelsey and Amy discuss: The generational shift towards a culture of …

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What Can We Add? What Can We Take Away? 42:46

30d ago42:46

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The human tendency to solve problems by adding something is called "additive solution bias." However, sometimes a problem is more quickly and effectively solved by taking something away. In this episode we talk about how "additive solution bias" can play out in our parenting strategies, and how we can become more aware of the times when what we act…

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DEEP DIVE: Kate Mangino on Increasing Gender Equity 33:42

1M ago33:42

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Kate Mangino, PhD, is a gender expert and professional facilitator who has been working internationally for nearly 20 years. She is the author …

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Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 39:29

1M ago39:29

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Cognitive biases are self-deceptive thought patterns we all use to make sense of the world. In a world that makes less and less sense, Amanda Montell argues, humans have become more irrational than ever. In her new book THE AGE OF MAGICAL OVERTHINKING, Montell explains how our brains' coping mechanisms have become overloaded—and how to slow down ou…

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Do We Share Too Much About Our Kids Online? 44:03

1M ago44:03

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We all know what extreme "oversharenting" is when we see it. It's the gray areas that get harder. When we post about our kid's adventures in potty training, are we supposed to think twice? What will happen when our kids are old enough to want to curate their own internet presence? How concerned should we be about the privacy we may have given away …

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DEEP DIVE: It's Not "Nagging" 41:43

1M ago41:43

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Want to see a mother get mad? Tell her she's "nagging" you after she's been obligated to repeat an entirely reasonable request several times ov…

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Fresh Take: Diane Boden, "Minimalist Moms" 35:41

1M ago35:41

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Is it even possible to declutter your home for more than one minute at a time when you've got kids? Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, offers parenting tips for cutting down on possessions in a manageable way. Diane Boden is the host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast and author of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity. S…

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How Involved Should We Be with Our Kids' Schools? 47:12

1M ago47:12

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How do we help our kids succeed in school without becoming the dreaded "snowplow" parents? Here are some parenting tips for advocating for your child at school when necessary, while also empowering our kids to navigate their own learning. Amy and Margaret discuss: How school environments have changed in the last few decades Best practices for helpi…

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DEEP DIVE: Matthew Fray on Strengthening Our Relationships 41:06

2M ago41:06

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Matthew Fray is a relationship coach who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage to help others avoid making the same mistakes that he did.…

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Fresh Take: Amy Shoenthal on "The Setback Cycle" 36:15

2M ago36:15

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If setbacks are so common, especially in the trenches of motherhood, how can we learn useful lessons from them? Amy Shoenthal, author of the new book THE SETBACK CYCLE, offers a framework for navigating setbacks and becoming stronger because of them. Amy Shoenthal is a journalist, marketing consultant and a contributor to Forbes Women and Harvard B…

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Our Lowest-Stake Conspiracy Theories 41:08

2M ago41:08

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We asked our listeners to tell us their lowest-stakes conspiracy theories, and as usual, you all really came through! Whether it's gum with flavor that goes extinct in thirty seconds or less, or printers that indicate the need for new ink well ahead of schedule, here are all the extremely minor daily occurrences that just may have sinister planning…

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DEEP DIVE: When Our Partners Just Don't Get It 43:23

2M ago43:23

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Why does it feel like I do all the work around here? Why can't my partner take on a little more? Why does a dad get to go on Good Morning Ameri…

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Fresh Take: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Maintaining Healthy Connection with Our Kids 30:49

2M ago30:49

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How can we maintain a strong attachment to our kids as they begin to look to their peers for approval instead of their parents? Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld explain the crucial importance of remaining attached to our children as they grow in their new and revised edition of their book HOLD ONTO YOUR KIDS. Dr. Gordon Neufeld is an internati…

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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms

Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson

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How Old Is Old Enough? 44:27

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DEEP DIVE: JoAnn Crohn of "No Guilt Mom" 34:26

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Fresh Take: Cameron Normand of "Stepfamily Solutions" 34:37

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Do We Need to Lower Our Standards? 44:20

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DEEP DIVE: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin on Burnout and Mom Guilt 33:07

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Fresh Take: Danielle Bayard Jackson on "Fighting for our Friendships" 36:30

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MAY BONUS TEASER: Our Myers-Briggs Personality Tests! 13:53

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What Fresh Hell Is Mother's Day? 42:36

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DEEP DIVE: Ditching Mom Guilt 42:06

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Fresh Take: Dr. Alok Kanojia on Parenting a Healthy Gamer 34:39

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How To Deal With Picky Eaters 42:03

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DEEP DIVE: Parenting as a Team 44:29

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Fresh Take: Chelsey Goodan on How Parents Underestimate Their Teenage Girls 32:18

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What Can We Add? What Can We Take Away? 42:46

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DEEP DIVE: Kate Mangino on Increasing Gender Equity 33:42

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Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 39:29

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Do We Share Too Much About Our Kids Online? 44:03

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DEEP DIVE: It's Not "Nagging" 41:43

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Fresh Take: Diane Boden, "Minimalist Moms" 35:41

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How Involved Should We Be with Our Kids' Schools? 47:12

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DEEP DIVE: Matthew Fray on Strengthening Our Relationships 41:06

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Fresh Take: Amy Shoenthal on "The Setback Cycle" 36:15

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Our Lowest-Stake Conspiracy Theories 41:08

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DEEP DIVE: When Our Partners Just Don't Get It 43:23

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Fresh Take: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Maintaining Healthy Connection with Our Kids 30:49

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