Podcasts by Rad Parenting

Creating Quality Relationships with Your Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Relationships with our children are every bit as important and demand all the same efforts as a relationship with the adults in our life. Remember, “what you water grows.” Quality time invested in ...

Conscious Parenting in the Presence of Judgmental Eyes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No matter how strong our commitment is to being conscious, present parents who leave their egos at the door, we can get quickly derailed if we have to deal with a challenging parenting moment in th...

Parenting-What the Hell Did I Get Myself Into? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many of us freak out when we have those "What was I thinking when I decided to have this kid?!" moments. But as it turns out, whether you're dealing with a newborn, the 'Terrible Two's' or the adol...

Balancing Our 'No's' With More 'Yes's' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sometimes saying 'no' becomes a knee jerk reaction with our kids and we need to take a beat and offer a few more 'yes's'. Inspired by the story of a mom who realized the importance of saying yes af...

Guiding Vs. Programming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 It may seem easiest to just plug our kids into our own values and ways of moving through the world. But if we want our kids to be able to make good choices in our absence and to develop into ...

Marriage: The Good,The Bad,The Reality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many of us have great marriages until we face the challenges of parenting. On this 100th episode Joe and Anea get real (and very transparent) on why it's so important to nurture your relationship o...

Let's talk about 'different' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do you tell your child when s/he starts to notice and express differences they see in others? Whether it's a person with different color skin, different shaped body, or someone on the autism s...

Being a Rad Parent During The Holiday Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the holiday season upon us, various parenting challenges will inevitably present themselves. How can we teach our kids to honor their own traditions as well as those of others? What do we do a...

Diversity, Bullying, Lying, & Death from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We love getting questions from the Rad Parenting community and today Joe and Anea are answering them on air. Tune in to hear a rad mix of topics all in one episode.  

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My Body, My Rules! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An important part of keeping our kids connected to and caring for their body is to teach them bodily autonomy as early as possible. What is 'bodily autonomy' you ask? It's the inherent right of eve...

The Good News About the Bad News from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the age of 'everywhere media' there is no sheltering our kids from 'bad stuff' going on in the world. In the face of the recent hurricane impact in Texas to the events at Charlottesville and so ...

From Summertime to Schooltime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the summer wanes many of us want to hang on and savor every last minute of vacation mode. But that can make the first week back at school a chaotic nightmare. Anea and Joe offer three practical ...

"I don't want to talk about kids ANYMORE!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is no doubt that becoming a parent can be one of the most fulfilling experiences of our lives. But what happens when we wear our parenting hat so much of the time that we forget how to be an ...

New baby+Extended Family=Good Times? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bringing home a new baby and wondering how you're going to deal with well-intentioned parents and in laws who think they should be co-parents? Got older kids and you've been dealing with extended f...

Breaking the Gender Box from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As parents one of our number one priorities is keeping our children safe for the short-haul and for the long-haul, including incidents of sexual assault. Join Joe and Anea as they explore the ways ...

Why do you want to be a Parent? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Joe and Anea for a show dedicated to a little spring cleaning for the brain as they ask, 'Why DO we have kids?' Whether you are contemplating having your first child or you've already got a co...

Sleep is Your Friend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a busy week of touring with his family to promote his new comedy album, Joe discovered that a regular sleep schedule is important for teens, too. Join Anea and Joe as they talk about how much...

"Mind the Gap"...the age gap, that is from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever wonder what the ideal age gap is between children? Thinking that your children might fight less and like each other more if there was more or less of an age gap between them? Joe and Anea expl...

9 Parenting Topics to Discuss BEFORE or AFTER You Have a Baby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thinking about having a baby? Already have a couple and navigating the obstacles of parenthood? Join Joe and Anea as they talk through 9 parenting scenarios some experts are recommending you should...

Bullies, Boundaries and Building Healthy Relationships from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Joe and Anea as they continue to tackle the challenge of raising our children with tools to create healthy relationships. Whether dealing with bullies or tricky friendship dynamics, resisting ...

Dressing Our Kids for Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Joe and Anea as they discuss conscious parenting when it comes to how we dress our children. In spite of good intentions, we frequently limit the ability of our children (especially our girls)...

Break ups and Make ups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether your kids are young and dealing with friendship drama or teens dealing with their first break-up, helping them to develop healthy relationships, recognize signs of unhealthy relationships, ...

Big Emotions in Front of Little Minds (and big ones) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Parents are human and that means we experience emotions. Many of us think we are always supposed to put on a happy face so our kids don't see us sad...or mad but that can set an example for our chi...

Kicking the Morning Chaos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to your questions and suggestions Joe and Anea are tackling the challenge of morning chaos. On those early school and work days, acting as the captain(s) of your ship to create a more calm, ...

One Night Stand-Up Father from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea are joined by actor, comedian and father, Bill Dawes who shares his (sometimes) scandalous story of becoming a father after a one night stand. How did he manage to create a loving, hea...

Period Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Suzanne is back in the studio with Joe and Anea and they are tackling the often taboo subject of menstruation. Research tells us that girls who learn about menstruation early and in a positive,...

Potty Mouth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea ponder the impact of swearing around our kids. What is the power of words and what makes a good word bad? Tune in to find out.  

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Home Schooling in a Whole New Light from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although an increasing number of families are choosing to home school their children, many of us are still unclear about the real benefits and challenges of doing so. Maggie Baird a seasoned homesc...

Sex Ed Starts With You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wanna raise a whole human being who is capable of one day creating healthy and fulfilling sexual experiences? Most of us do and Dr. Patricia is joining Joe and Anea to guide us through this extreme...

Holding on to the Summer Yummy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's back-to-school time and Joe and Anea are talking about how to hold on to the typically more calm energy and quality time of summer with our children. Tune in to find out how you can begin the ...

Pink nail polish for everyone? Dealing with gender stereotypes. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea take on the challenging and charged topic of gender norms. How can we find balance between teaching our children not to be limited by gender stereotypes while providing them with aware...

To Be Alone or Not to Be... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea explore the pros and cons of children having alone time and the guidelines we, as parents, can apply to ensure maximum benefit. Doors open or closed? Should children have televisions i...

Growing Up Gay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inspired by your emails, Joe and Anea welcome Clay Patane who shares with heartfelt eloquence his story of growing up gay and then raising children as a gay dad. Whether you are raising a child who...

Running, Crying and Savoring the Moments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever find yourself lamenting the feeling that time seems to move at warp speed when it comes to your kids? Missing those snuggling toddler moments as you white knuckle your way through adolescence?...

Self-Defense Classes - The Gift That Keeps On Giving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From deterring bullies to defending themselves against predators, Joe and Anea examine the importance of self-defense classes for kids. With special attention paid to how self-defense classes insti...

Fan Questions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's here! Joe and Anea are answering your RAD emails on another informative and laughter-filled episode. What do we do when our child insists on lying? How can we effectively wear more than one 'h...

Identity Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea are answering emails again! This one is on a topic we can all relate to regardless of how young or old our kids are - how to maintain our identity and passions as individuals once we b...

H2O's Toby Morse - One Life, One Chance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this extended length episode, Joe and Anea chat with H2O's lead singer Toby Morse. They explore what it has been like for Toby to figure out how to be a great dad to his 13 year old son, in spit...

Be A United Front from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 You've heard Joe and Anea talk about the fact that as parents, we are always on stage and our kids have a front row seat. In this episode they take it to the next level and discuss the import...

Down with...Dad Shaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode Joe and Anea tackle a question about 'Dad Shaming'. How can a man deal with other people looking down on him for wanting to be a stay-at-home dad? What about when the guys teas...

Date Night? Really? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While our inclination as parents is to put our children at the center of our world, sometimes we get so caught up in our role as mom or dad that we forget to nurture the relationship with our partn...

Dad you're gross! Mom you're weird! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Has the day come when your child wakes up and suddenly wants nothing (or very little) to do with you? Or are you dreading the arrival of that inevitable day on her/his journey through adolescence? ...

Steve Caballero from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe and Anea sit down for an extended Rad-Parenting session and trip down memory lane with skateboard legend Steve Caballero, the man Thrasher Magazine named, 'Skater of the Century.' Steve shares ...

Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Buckle up and join Joe and Anea as they welcome Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett to talk about all things parenting and beyond. Chris shares his personal struggles with parenting three bo...

Let's Talk About Sex from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You wouldn't want your child to drive or surf without being well informed so why are so many parents reluctant to talk to their kids about sex? Joe and Anea tackle the topic that makes most pa...

Daddy's Princess from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Sib and Ana Talk about parenting and it's awesome  

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Parenting Shortcuts with Benefits from 2018-10-28T12:00

 Sometimes as parents we need shortcuts to get all the things done in a busy day. Some of us feel guilty taking shortcuts because we think they might short-change our children. Turns out some ...

Being a United Front...Even with Blended Families from 2018-10-21T12:00

Joe and Anea take their popular ‘United Front’ episode to the next level. How can you still be a united front as parents after divorce AND once new partners are in the mix? Tune in to find out.<...

Expectations Are Your Enemy from 2018-10-14T12:00

Joe sets the stage for a great show when he calls himself out for having big expectations for his family...the kind that frequently leave him feeling like a failure. Turns out most of us carry...

What Does it Mean to be an Askable Adult? from 2018-10-07T12:00

We want our children to feel like they could come to us with anything from the time they are tiny thru their teen years. In the Age of Me Too, it is especially important that our kids come to us if...

LIfe Hacks for Parents from 2018-09-30T12:00

We all deal with the daily challenge of trying to be great parents in the face of limited time, energy, and resources. Cue the ‘Life Hacks’! Shelli Wright, Life Hacker Extraordinaire, joins Joe ...

Who Changed Math?! from 2018-09-23T12:00

As if we don’t have enough challenges as parents, now we have to re-learn math so we can help our kids do their homework?! Educational Consultant and Math Geek Chase Orton joins Joe and Anea to ...

Dropping the Judgment of Other Parents from 2018-09-16T12:00

A Buzzfeed survey showed that 73% of parents judge other parents. Why do so many of us judge and how might this be detrimental to us all, including our kids? Joe and Anea challenge us to consider h...

Modeling a Healthy Relationship With Our Partner from 2018-09-09T12:00

Our relationship with our partner plays an important role in parenting. It is, after all, not only the foundation for our family, but the model for relationships with others that our kids see every...

When Their Values Veer From Yours from 2018-09-02T12:00

 Sooner or later, our children start making it very clear that they are their own person and when that includes holding values that are different from our own it can feel like a gut punch. Wha...

What Goes Into Boys 'Being Boys' from 2018-08-19T12:00

As Joe ponders what might possibly make his son jump off a 12 foot wall into their pool Anea sheds light on the impact of Nature and Nurture when it comes to the way boys (and...

Two Minds,Two Hearts,One Child from 2018-08-12T12:00

Raising kids is already super challenging but what do we do when we're at odds with our co-parent on HOW to parent them. If you have differing opinions on how to raise your kids when it comes to th...

Parents Put Down Your Phones! from 2018-08-05T12:00

When a swim teacher wrote a letter to parents asking them to get off their phones and watch their kids, it got our attention. How important is it to be super focused on your child when they are par...

Best of Summer 2018:School Shootings and Other Tragedies- Help! What Can I say To My Kids from 2018-07-29T12:00

In response to listener emails about the recent tragic shooting in Florida, Joe and Anea tackle the first of two episodes on how to talk to your children after a school shooting.

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Best of Summer 2018:Tools For Toddler Tantrums from 2018-07-22T12:00

Among the biggest challenges we face with toddlers is the dreaded tantrum. Why do tantrums happen and what can we do when they happen? Joe and Anea offer tips you can use that will help you in the ...

Best of Summer 2018: Balancing Our 'No's' With More 'Yes's' from 2018-07-15T12:00

Sometimes saying 'no' becomes a knee jerk reaction with our kids and we need to take a beat and offer a few more 'yes's'. Inspired by the story of a mom who realized the importance of saying yes af...

Best of Summer 2018:Parenting with Facts Not Fear from 2018-07-09T23:10:58

One of the most common mistakes we make as parents is inserting our own fear, biases, and opinions into responses we give to our children's questions. Joe and Anea explore how this can limit our ch...

Losing Your Identity When You Become a Parent from 2018-06-18T19:51:21

 Losing our identity when we become parents often feels inevitable, especially for those of us who are stay at home parents. What can you do to hold on to your identity and why is this importa...

Good Job Vs. Good Try from 2018-06-11T17:49:54

While we all want our children to feel good about themselves is there ever a time when we are doing them a disservice by applauding every little outcome even when they haven't fully completed a job...

To Chore, or Not to Chore? from 2018-06-03T12:00

Wondering about the value of having your kids do chores around the house? Wishing you would have started chore responsibilities with your child and think it's too late? Joe and Anea chat about thei...

Selfish is not a Four Letter Word from 2018-05-27T12:00

The word "selfish" has been used as a criticism and a shaming word for generations. But how much better might we be as humans and as parents if our most important job was to actually BE "selfish" i...

Unexpected Solo Parenting from 2018-05-20T07:00

Most parents living in two-parent homes still frequently settle into a consistent separation of kid duties they are primarily responsible for (whether balanced or not). So what happens when one par...

Arguing in Front of the Kids: The Do's and Dont's from 2018-05-06T12:00

Arguments are going to happen in relationships but how do we navigate an argument with our partner when the kids are around? Tune in to find out how conflict can provide powerful opportunities for ...

Father like Daughter from 2018-04-29T12:00

At your wit's end with your child's challenging behavior? Wondering why no one pushes your buttons like your child does? As it turns out, big internal reactions to our child's behavior are mostly a...

What is Discipline? from 2018-04-22T12:00

One of the biggest challenges we face as parents is how to effectively "discipline" our children. If our goal is to engage in conscious parenting, how can we think carefully about the essence of th...

Navigating the Puberty Party from 2018-04-15T19:37:20

Has your preteen jumped on the emotional roller coaster that is part of the puberty party? Are you pulling your hair out trying to figure out how you're going to survive the adolescent ride? Tune i...

What's in a Name? from 2018-04-09T03:46:14

Getting ready to have a baby? Just thinking about having a baby? Among the many 'get ready' steps you need to go through, choosing a name is a heavy item on the list. How can you move through this ...

#MeToo in 4th Grade?! from 2018-04-01T17:18:25

Imagine your 10-year-old daughter coming home and telling you that a boy at school said to her, "I'm going squish your pussy." What do you do? What do you say to her? How do you deal with the schoo...

Parenting with Facts Not Fear from 2018-03-25T12:00

One of the most common mistakes we make as parents is inserting our own fear, biases, and opinions into responses we give to our children's questions. Joe and Anea explore how this can limit our ch...

Revisiting:Big Emotions in Front of Little Minds from 2018-03-18T07:00

With Joe and Anea both on the road this week, we decided to revisit one of Rad Parenting's most popular episodes to date. Parents are human and that means we experience emotions. Many of us think w...

School Shootings and Other Tragedies- Help! What Can I say To My Child? from 2018-03-04T13:00

In response to listener emails about the recent tragic shooting in Florida, Joe and Anea tackle the first of two episodes on how to talk to your children after a school shooting.

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Parenting in Your Own Lane from 2018-02-18T13:00

Have you ever had to deal with that parent in your community who feels compelled to passive-aggressively offer commentary on a parenting choice you've made? Joe and Anea have and on this episode th...

Parenting, Mini Vans and Vasectomies from 2018-02-11T13:00

Comedian and Screenwriter Bryan Erwin joins Joe and Anea to talk about his new comedy film 'FIXED'. What do you do when you wake up one day and find that the parenting train wasn't quite what you t...

Tools For Toddler Tantrums from 2018-02-04T13:00

Among the biggest challenges we face with toddlers is the dreaded tantrum. Why do tantrums happen and what can we do when they happen? Joe and Anea offer tips you can use that will help you in the ...

Are We Taking Our Kids Off Their Own Path? from 2018-01-22T13:00

Is it really possible to love the heck out of our kids, make them the center of our world AND constantly remember that they are completely separate humans on their own path? Turns out it's not only...

The Need Behind the Action from 2018-01-17T13:00

 Last week Sarah Silverman demonstrated the importance of looking behind a person's 'bad' behavior to see what's actually going on. As it turns out, there's an important tool for parenting in ...

Family Vacations Through Your Rearview Mirror from 2018-01-09T08:00

Welcome to RAD Parenting 2018! Joe and Anea kick off the year by reflecting on Joe's family trip over the holidays - everything that went right AND wrong. How can we all learn from the trips many o...

Raising an only child? from 2017-12-17T13:00

Raising an only child and freaking out about how to ensure that they aren't going to be anti-social, non-sharing little brats? Have no fear! There are many steps we can take to create opportunities...

Altruism and creating happy and empowered kids. from 2017-12-10T13:00

Anea spent a day in prison (Yup! You read that correctly) and it ended up sparking a show all about the benefits of teaching our kids altruism. Beyond teaching our kids to simply 'choose kind', act...

"Mom! Dad! Look what I found?" from 2017-11-19T13:00

 Imagine your 12-year-old snooping in your bedroom and finding a sex toy. That's exactly what happened to a Rad Parenting listener and Joe and Anea tackle what to say and do if it happens to y...

Parenting in the face of a sexual assault epidemic from 2017-11-05T13:00

As we watch the reality of sexual assault finally coming to the surface, many parents are wondering how to raise healthy girls and boys who will not find themselves becoming either victims or perpe...

"I'm 44 yrs old, lets get pregnant!" from 2017-10-29T07:00

Sarah Douger joins Joe and Anea to discuss her extraordinary journey from Punk Rocker to Professor to 'mother of advanced maternal age.' What happens when we find ourselves ready to be parents but ...

Why is my kid so shy?! from 2017-10-22T21:02:09

Are you struggling with a child who clings to you in social settings and acts paralyzed around other kids even though you know s/he wants to play? Do you know the difference between being shy and b...

Separation Anxiety Solutions from 2017-10-08T12:00

Is your child experiencing separation anxiety? Are you at your wits end trying to drop them off at daycare or school without a crying episode so you can get to work on time? Tune in to find out wha...

Episode 85: Sorry Not Sorry from 2017-10-01T12:00

We often find ourselves commanding our children to 'say sorry' because it seems like the correct and socially acceptable thing to do. But is this really teaching our kids why it's important to say ...

Rad Responses for Tough Requests from 2017-09-18T18:25:08

Sometimes our inclination as parents is to go for the hard 'No' when our kids make a request that throws off our packed-tight routines. But what if we could put in place a protocol that would encou...

The Back To School Episode from 2017-08-27T12:00

It's back to school time and that means we have an opportunity as parents to help our kids create a fresh start with new routines that will set them up for success. Join Joe and Anea as they provid...

Telling Our Kids The Truth from 2017-08-14T20:21:47

Anea and Joe are back with a special episode inspired by Anea's daughter. The idea is simple, "tell our kids the truth". But, sometimes the follow through can be a real test for parents. In this ep...

Guidelines+Space=Healthy Kids from 2017-07-30T12:00

Most of us as parents will say that our number one goal in parenting is to raise whole, healthy children. But what does it take to achieve that goal? Most of us are really good at setting guideline...

Learning How to Talk With Aliens Disguised as Teenagers from 2017-07-23T12:00

Dreading the adolescent communication black out that you fear is either around the corner or will be here before you know it? As it turns out, our kids want lines of communication to remain open wi...

Episode 75: How much involvement with our kids is too much? from 2017-07-16T18:00

How much involvement in our children's lives is too much involvement? Joe and Anea explore 'helicopter parenting,' how it can limit our children's development, and ways we can learn to take a step ...

How to do right by our kids even after we lose our cool from 2017-07-09T12:00

As parents, most of us have had a few cringe-worthy moments that we'd love to rewind and erase if we could. What can we do when we lose our cool and say things to or in front of our children that w...

To Drink or Not to Drink... from 2017-07-02T12:00

As our kids move into their teen years trying on different experiences and ways of being in the world is part of the deal. What about when that includes experimenting with alcohol and drugs? What i...

How To Win The Eat Right Fight from 2017-06-25T12:00

On our mission to raise whole, healthy children, guiding them to develop good nutritional habits is extremely important. Nutrition expert, Annie Jubb, joins Joe and Anea to share mind-blowing reali...

Your Dog, Your Baby from 2017-06-18T12:00

Finally! Our answer to all those emails about what to do when you're about to have a baby and you're not sure how your beloved dog is going to handle the arrival of your bundle of joy. Guest expert...

Failure IS an Option from 2017-06-12T02:16

As parents we are so often inclined to protect our kids from failures large and small but are we actually doing more harm than good? This episode explores the important benefits to a child's growth...

Spoiled Today, Spoiled For Life from 2017-05-22T20:50:42

Have you set a pattern of constantly giving your kids everything they ask for? Are you always at their beck and call? As it turns out, research tells us that we are limiting our kids' healthy devel...

Holy Sh$t! We have a new baby! from 2017-04-24T01:39:14

No matter how prepared you think you are, nothing can really fully prepare you for the first night (AND those first few weeks) with your new little human. Joe and Anea share some of their first 'ne...

You're Ready To Date Again, But Are Your Kids Ready? from 2017-04-10T03:58:17

Take a listen as Anea and Joe tackle one of the many questions that divorce parents often ask when discussing dating. "When is the right time to bring someone new into the mix with me and my childr...

"Mom, why is that little man so old and wrinkly?" from 2017-04-03T00:39:21

This episode is inspired from one of our listener's emails. Today's topic is about talking with our children about how people come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. In this episode Anea an...

"Mom, Dad, are you going to die?" from 2017-03-20T02:54:49

Among the most difficult topics we face as parents is the topic of death. What do you do when you need to discuss death with your child? Be it a favorite pet, a grandparent, or worse, the death con...

The Homework, Shower & Bedtime Battle from 2017-03-13T18:17:33

Are your kids wearing you down with the sometimes daily battle to do homework, to shower and to get to bed on time? Join Joe and Anea for tips to help you avoid waving the white flag of surrender.<...

Episode:57 Bad Kids, Good Kids, Our Kids from 2017-03-05T23:37:24

Is your child constantly befriending the 'troubled' kids at school? Are you unsure of how to handle signs that s/he is engaging in an unhealthy friendship? Before you make any big moves rooted in f...

It Takes a Village from 2017-01-22T22:54:53

Joe and Anea discuss the challenge of parenting by your own standards and expectations when you have to deal with kids whose parents have very different expectations of their children...even when t...

Teaching Consent From Year One from 2016-12-19T00:44:32

 Joe and Anea welcome back Dr. Patricia to talk about the importance of teaching language and tools of affirmative consent to ensure your child has a clear sense of personal agency over her/hi...

Parenting In The Age Of Cell Phones from 2016-12-12T03:13:57

Unlike past generations cell phones are everywhere whether we like them or not. What is the appropriate age to allow your child to have a cell phone? How do we navigate ensuring their safety and ap...

The Magic of Santa from 2016-12-05T07:57:15

Why do so many of us break the 'no lying' rule when it comes to Santa and is it ok to do so? Joe and Anea compare notes on their own parenting experiences and explore the value of keeping the magic...

Surviving The Holidays from 2016-11-20T00:42:53

The holiday season is upon us which means it's time to navigate parenting through family gathering, travel and powder keg conversations. Join Joe and Anea as they offer suggestions to help you surv...

Inside the World of Teens on the Warped Tour (with Kevin Lyman) from 2016-11-13T19:24:18

Joe and Anea welcome Kevin Lyman, the man who created the Warped Tour 23 years ago and has spent more time than most adults experiencing teen life from the 'inside'. Join us to get the scoop on tee...

ADHD and Other 'Disorders' in a New Light from 2016-11-07T04:42:32

Joe and Anea welcome back Jennifer Waldburger along with psychotherapist Derek O Neill. Together they explore ADD, ADHD, Autism and more in a whole new light and the ways we, as parents, can better...

Home Schooling 'Test Results' from 2016-10-31T02:53:37

Join Joe and Anea for their Homeschooling follow-up interview with Finneas O'Connell the 19 year-old son of Home Schooling advocate Maggie Baird. No question is off the table as they explore home s...

This Episode is for Parents of Gay Kids (with author Kristin Russo) from 2016-10-17T02:55:26

Joe and Anea welcome Kristin Russo, author of This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids, and together they explore the challenges parents face when their child 'comes out' as lesbian, gay, bisexual or...

Wayne's World...with a toddler (Wayne Kramer) from 2016-09-25T18:41:42

Legendary musician Wayne Kramer is in the studio with Joe and Anea talking about becoming a parent after 60, the trials of toddlerhood and so much more.

from 2016-09-06T03:33:38

Dr. Suzanne is back and she's talking with Joe and Anea about the little known '4th Trimester'. Whether you've got a baby on the way, you've just had a baby OR you know someone...

Spirituality in Parenting (with Ben Lee) from 2016-08-22T02:37:14

Joe and Anea welcome Australian musician and actor, Ben Lee. Tune in to hear them dive deep and explore the rich and layered topic of spirituality and how we can invite and create opportunities for...

The Zika Virus from 2016-08-15T04:19:37

Dr. Suzanne is back! Joe and Anea dive into the latest scare for pregnant women around the world... the Zika virus. Tune in to get the scoop on its causes and what you can do to protect yourself...

Single Parenting on Steroids (Fallon Smythe and Rebecca Prephan) from 2016-08-01T04:17:11

Joe and Anea welcome Nickelodeon actress Fallon Smythe and her mom Rebecca to talk about the challenges and triumphs of single parenthood from both the parent's and the child's perspectives.
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Self-Defense: Part 2 (With Self-Defense Expert Ellen Snortland) from 2016-07-11T04:56:22

On this follow up to Episode 22 on self defense, Joe and Anea welcome Impact Personal Safety Lead Instructor and author, Ellen Snortland. Beginning with her own traumatic experience being faced wit...

Maz Jobrani from 2016-06-13T03:07

Joe and Anea sit down with comedian, actor and writer Maz Jobrani to chat about growing up Iranian AND American, figuring out how to balance an insane schedule while being a present, conscious pare...

Jimmy Lindberg and Tales From The Circle Pit of Parenthood from 2016-06-07T15:19:58

In this extended edition of Rad Parenting, Joe and Anea sit down with frontman and songwriter of the influential punk rock band Pennywise, Jimmy Lindberg. As the father of THREE girls and the autho...

Episode 19: Jimmy Lindberg and Tales From The Circle Pit of Parenthood from 2016-06-06T06:05:44

In this extended edition of Rad Parenting, Joe and Anea sit down with frontman and songwriter of the influential punk rock band Pennywise, Jimmy Lindberg. As the father of THREE girls and the autho...

Baby's on the Way! Now What?! from 2016-05-23T02:56:09

Pregnant and wondering what you've gotten yourself into as you ponder endless questions about pregnancy and child birth? Joe and Anea welcome special guest (and Anea's OBgyn) Dr. Suzanne to talk th...

Rad Parenting Even Through Divorce from 2016-05-16T04:05:47

Joe and Anea tackle one of the most difficult challenges many parents face - effectively parenting through a divorce. As it turns out, divorce doesn't have to screw up your children, especially if ...

The Hazards of Modeling Inequality in Your Household from 2016-04-25T03:14:29

Fresh off of actually reading Anea's book, Joe is armed and ready with his questions on why it is so important to model equality in our home, especially since our kids have a front row seat for alm...

And then there were 3 w/ guest OK GO's Dan Konopka from 2016-04-11T00:38:21

Joe and Anea spend an information packed hour with OK GO drummer, Dan Konopka. From bringing home baby and struggling to stay connected to your partner, to setting boundaries with toddlers, this ep...

Making Your Home The Hangout Space from 2016-02-29T05:18:20

Playdates feel like a piece of cake compared to group hangouts when our kids become teens. Joe and Anea explore the benefits of making your home the place your teen and their friends want to hang o...

Breaking the Code: How To Keep Communicating With Your Kids from 2016-02-15T07:16:52

When they're little it seems like they won't stop talking and then as adolescence sets in, they suddenly clam up, leaving you in the dark. Joe and Anea talk about the do's and don'ts of laying a st...

Mini-Me Syndrome from 2016-02-01T05:08:07

Joe and Anea explore what Anea calls 'The first rule of parenting: Check your ego at the door!' With stories of their own hilarious parenting triumphs and foibles (and tons of banter) Joe and Anea ...