Spawned Parenting Podcast with Kristen and Liz of CoolMomPicks Podcast

The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, with Rina Raphael | Spawned 183 from 2022-10-24T17:42:57

I will never think about yoga, supplements, activated charcoal or bath salts the same way after speaking with Rina Raphael, author of the utterly fascinating new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, ...

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Destigmatizing Postpartum Depression: "A Mouthful of Air" director/producer Amy L Koppelman from 2022-02-08T17:10:54

This week, Liz chats with Amy L. Koppelman, writer, director and producer of the new film A Mouthful of Air, starring Amanda Seyfried and Finn Witrock. It's based on on Amy's critically acclaimed n...

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How to be an adult, with author Julie Lythcott-Haims | Episode 267 from 2022-01-25T19:00

In this episode, we're chatting with New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims about her new book Your Turn: How to Be an Adult. You might know Julie from her first book, "How to Raise...

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What you need to know about executive function skills in kids | Episode 266 from 2022-01-18T19:00

We've been so grateful to our recent expert Spawned guests who have offered their help in navigating these last two years with our kids. And this week's expert, Mara Koffmann, is no exception. She ...

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Liz + Kristen's 10 favorite holiday gifts this year | Ep 265 from 2021-12-21T23:03:28

As we round out the year (yes we made it, phew) we're keeping things light with an entire COOL PICKS EPISODE. We're sharing 10 of our favorite holiday gifts that we recommended across our sites thi...

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Lessons in gratitude, for the holidays and every day | Episode 264 from 2021-12-15T17:00

As Liz and I try to keep our heads afloat this holiday season, we decided to take a week off and instead, re-share a timely episode with a message we all need right now. A couple of years ago, I in...

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The best ever advice for better parent-child communication. | Ep 263 from 2021-12-08T04:10:29

This interview with William Stixrud Ph.D. and Ned Johnson may be one of the most helpful episodes we've ever run, and if you've ever struggled to help your child manage any kind of problem at all, ...

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Pandemic fails, data-driven decision making, and more: A lively chat with Emily Oster | Episode 262 from 2021-11-30T13:00

We originally had researcher and author Emily Oster on the show to chat about her book, The Family Firm, which is a helpful guidebook for parents that offers a smart method for making decisions (be...

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Kids, gratitude and the holidays | Ep 261 from 2021-11-24T00:03:49

This time of year, when we're aware of those who have so much and those who don't, we wanted to have a candid, frank conversation about kids and gratitude during the holiday season. This is a great...

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Kids and the Covid-19 vaccine: Dr. Preeti Parikh answers parents' top questions | Ep 261 from 2021-11-18T16:00

We're so happy to be joined by a top NYC pediatrician, Dr. Preeti Parikh, to answer parents' biggest questions about the Covid-19 vaccine and kids 5-11 so you can make the best health decisions for...

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The benefits of Minecraft for kids, with author Delilah Dawson | Episode 259 from 2021-11-16T11:00

If your kids are like ours, they're obsessed with Minecraft, which is why were so excited to chat with author Delilah Dawson, whose new book Minecraft Mobsquad is all about... Minecraft! She's the ...

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How to work for change in the world, without losing your joy, with Karen Walrond | Episode 258 from 2021-11-09T23:00

We know that over the last few years in particular, many of us have felt extra activated to help make change in the world. But if we're honest, being an activist can be exhausting and soul sucking....

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Raising good digital citizens with Diana Graber | Ep 257 from 2021-11-02T20:07

Ever wondered about the 5 principles of being a good digital citizen? Well this week we're talking to Diana Graber, founder of CyberWise and author of Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kid...

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Why we're so excited about Hello, Star, the most anticipated children's book of the fall | Episode 256 from 2021-10-27T16:00

Considering our kids are well beyond picture book age, it might seem odd that we're so excited about a picture book. (Okay, okay, so Kristen does have one of her own coming out in late 2023, but st...

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Jenny Lawson on depression, anxiety, and why we have to talk about it | Ep 255 from 2021-10-20T23:30:20

This week we're talking to Jenny Lawson. and we can't even believe we hadn't done it before! The best-selling author, humorist, new indie bookstore owner, and all around amazing human is joining us...

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Parenting LGBTQ+ kids with Kristin Russo | Ep 254 from 2021-10-14T23:32:06

For ages, we've wanted to cover the topic of raising LGBTQ+ kids with kindness, compassion, understanding... and we have the absolute perfect guest for that: Kristin Russo, the honest, hilarious an...

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How to make STEM more accessible to girls, with aerospace engineer Keji Sojobi | Episode 253 from 2021-10-05T15:07:57

It's a big Spawned milestone as we welcome our first ever aerospace engineer, Keji Sojobi, who chats about her work with the new Netflix show, Ada Twist, Scientist. She shares how she's working har...

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Instagram, girls, and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Episode 252 from 2021-09-29T13:00

We parents feel the pressure of social media, so it's no surprise that our kids are feeling it too. And according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, it's young women and the effect of Instagr...

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Why diverse books for kids are so important, with author Meena Harris | Episode 251 from 2021-09-22T15:00

As we watched the York Central School District make national news with their recent book ban, we thought it was important to reshare this fantastic episode with author Meena Harris, who chats with ...

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Navigating step-parenting with Coach Naja Hall | Ep 250 from 2021-09-14T21:49

We get some of our best topic ideas from YOU -- like this week's episode on how to manage step-parenting, divorce, and welcoming new kids into your heart We're so happy to chat about this with dyna...

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Raising resilient kids in a world gone sideways, with author Madeline Levine | Episode 249 from 2021-09-08T20:00

Especially during these challenging times, we're finding that what matters to us when it comes success with our kids has changed vastly. And we're not the only ones. Author Madeline Levine spoke wi...

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The kids are fighting and it's exhausting. Tips from Dr. Sheryl Ziegler | Spawned 248 from 2021-09-01T08:32

Sibling conflict has ramped up a lot over the past year. And don't we know it. So when several listeners asked for help, we invited back family therapist, psychologist, and best-selling parenting a...

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How to raise kids who aren't assholes (aka kind, empathic, awesome adults) | Episode 247 from 2021-08-26T00:00

We often ask ourselves what it takes to raise strong, wonderful kids who are kind, empathic (aka not assholes), which is why we were so excited to chat with Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of the new ...

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Should you send your kids back to school? AKA DEJA VU EPISODE episode | Episode 246 from 2021-08-17T16:00

Just when you thought that back to school 2021 would be easier than 2020... here we are, trying to figure out, once again, what to do with our kids as many school districts are mask optional and th...

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Crop Tops Over 40? Sure! | Ep 245 from 2021-07-14T01:15:15

When Kristen wrote a viral post last week about wearing crop tops in response to a conversation with her daughter, the comments from our readers were so inspiring, we knew we wanted to discuss body...

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These parenting tips from James Breakwell are lifesavers. Literally. | Episode 244 from 2021-07-06T22:00

If you need a laugh as much as we need a laugh, you'll appreciate this vintage Spawned episode with author and Twitter superstar James Breakwell. And hey, maybe his parenting tips will help us surv...

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Parenting teens: Expert answers to some of the toughest questions | Spawned Episode 243 from 2021-06-30T14:00

It's one of our all-time favorite, most-listened-to episodes, which isn't that surprising considering how much Dr. Ken Ginsburg has changed the way we approach parenting our teenagers. In this vint...

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Parenting your child towards their passions: A special Father's Day episode with Christopher and Pepper Persley | Ep 242 from 2021-06-19T02:05

On our very special Father's Day episode, we're thrilled to welcome Christopher and Camilla "Pepper" Persley. You may have heard about Pepper, who at just 10-years old is making her mark in the wor...

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The power of influence in parenting, with Kelly Rippon | Episode 241 from 2021-06-11T12:00

We read a fair amount of parenting books, and lately we've seen the idea of "influence" popping up when it comes to the role we play with our children. That's why we were so excited to welcome auth...

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So, about that whole mental load thing... with author Eve Rodsky | Episode 240 from 2021-06-03T00:00

The issue of division of labor and mental load are not new problems in relationships, but the pandemic has certainly exacerbated them. On this episode, we chat with author Eve Rodsky about her book...

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Tony-winner Ali Stroker on helping kids be proud of their disabilities | Ep 239 from 2021-05-27T14:47:02

When we talk about inclusion and representation, the 1 in 5 people with disabilities are often left out of the discussion. Especially kids. So it's a thrill to get some thoughtful insight from Broa...

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The Mom Life Crisis: How to recenter yourself in your own life | Ep 238 from 2021-05-19T14:07:51

Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create A Life You Love, by entrepreneur and MomAgenda founder Nina Restieri is not the book I thought it would b...

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College applications with less stress: Betsy Cadel | Ep 237 from 2021-05-12T21:16:28

Should your 8th grader be taking PSATs? Will your high schooler fail life if they don't take 12 AP classes? Are you even thinking about college too late -- or too early? ACK! We know the college ap...

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Rene Syler on Speaking up about racism | Ep 236 from 2021-04-27T22:26:22

Particularly if you're non-Black, it can be hard to know the "right way" to speak up about racism -- or what we can do at all, when the idea of dismantling racist system seems so overwhelming. So w...

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Empowering and inspiring tweens and teens with books, with author Helena Dahlgren | Episode 235 from 2021-04-23T18:00

Growing up in rural Sweden, Helena Dahlgren always felt like an outsider. But when she discovered female protagonists, like Anne, from Anne of Green Gables, her life changed and she finally felt se...

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Judith Warner on Kids, Resilience, and the Pandemic | Spawned 234 from 2021-04-21T14:57:51

After author Judith Warner's New York Times article about adolescents and the pandemic went viral with parents reacting very strongly one way or another, we invited her on Spawned to talk about it ...

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How to raise addiction-resistant children, with Jessica Lahey | Ep 233 from 2021-04-13T21:44:30

Welcome to our first kids and addiction episode of Spawned. It's long overdue. And; thanks to our guest Jessica Lahey, columnist and author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a C...

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Can You Really Be a Feminist Dad? With Jordan Shapiro | Ep 232 from 2021-04-08T00:40:59

Spawned listener favorite Jordan Shapiro is back! He totally changed the way we think about kids and tech, and now he's joining us to challenge our ideas about gender roles in parenting, and chat a...

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"Embrace the Janet Jackson rule": Supporting women in the workplace | Ep 231 from 2021-03-31T15:50:10

We love this talk with Kate Eberle-Walker, author of The Good Boss, on what's good and bad for women in the workplace right now, how we can better support women, how we can even change the game ent...

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Showing up for yourself and your friends in pandemic times | Episode 230 from 2021-03-25T15:00

This week, we're joined Rachel Miller, journalist and author of The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There For Yourself and Your People to chat about how we can take better care of ourselves and our fr...

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Kate DiCamillo: Why kids need superheroes right now | Spawned 228 from 2021-03-10T21:05:47

We were so honored to sit down with Kate DiCamillo, the wildly popular author of The Tales of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Flora&Ulysses, to talk about kids, reading, writing, imagination...

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Janice Johnson Dias: Parenting with joy, raising change-makers, and navigating the f*ckery of life. | Ep 227 from 2021-03-02T16:02:10

Fair warning: This episode may really make you miss your IRL get togethers with your favorite mom friends, because that is exactly what this conversation with Dr. Janice Johnson Dias feels like. We...

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Donzaleigh Abernathy, Martin Luther King Jr's goddaughter, on growing up in the civil rights movement | Spawned 226 from 2021-02-23T18:10:14

This week, in honor of Black History Month, Liz has an incredible chat with Dr. Martin Luther King's goddaughter, activist and actress Donzaleigh Abernathy. Her stories about "Uncle Martin" and her...

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How organizing our homes is giving us some control we need | Ep 225 from 2021-02-11T19:53:59

There's a reason lots of us are organizing, uh...everything right now -- it helps us feel in control, during a time that so much feels beyond our control. So we're thrilled to be joined by professi...

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Why we need to reframe how we view self-care, with Dr. Christine Koh | Episode 224 from 2021-01-29T17:00

We've talked a lot about self-care over the years, but nothing as deeply honest as we do in this week's episode with our friend, author and podcaster Dr. Christine Koh. She's been sharing her own j...

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Vaccine safety and Covid-19 with Dr. Perri Klass | Ep 223 from 2020-12-18T15:38

If there's one thing we're all talking about, and maybe even tearing up about (if you're Liz), it's the arrival of the Covid-19 vaccines. So we invited the most perfect guest, vaccine expert, autho...

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Our favorite ways to support small business this holiday | Spawned 222 from 2020-12-10T07:41

Since we started Cool Mom Picks nearly 15 years ago (!) our hearts have always been with small businesses, especially those run by women and moms. So we're devoting this episode to sharing some of ...

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Making peace with A Very Pandemic Holiday ™ | Ep 221 from 2020-11-25T18:48:19

With Thanksgiving here, Kristen + Liz sat down for a really honest conversation about the holiday season during a pandemic: What we're missing, what we're grateful for, who we're judging, who we're...

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What are you wearing: Pandemic quarantine edition (AKA A little, fun diversion) | Spawned Episode 220 from 2020-11-03T20:00

We needed a little diversion because these last few weeks have been rough, so on this episode, we're chatting about what we're wearing these days. Are you wearing workout clothes? Or are you gettin...

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Helping kids with reading: What we don't know | Ep 219 from 2020-10-14T12:40:24

If you've had kids struggling with reading, writing, and other basic skills, you're not alone. (We've been there too!) Language expert and learning scientist Dr. Cindy Blanco is completely enlighte...

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"One Good Thing A Day" | Ep 218 from 2020-10-08T19:54:03

Last week, Liz stumbled into a wonderful idea: Plan to do "one good thing today," each day. Just one. AScial media friends and followers responded with the most fantastic variety of ideas for their...

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So about those gender reveal parties...and other things parents need to know about gender stereotypes | Spawned Ep 217 from 2020-09-15T00:00

With gender reveal parties on our minds these days, we were so glad to chat with author Lisa Selin Davis about gender stereotypes and what parents need to do to start to changing them, all of which...

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Lisa Damour on teens, school, and mental health | Ep 216 from 2020-09-08T23:39:07

If you have an older child or teen who's just gone back to school, you're going to want to pay close attention to this week's episode of Spawned. Because we're talking with best-selling author, psy...

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ELECTION FACT CHECK: Why voting by mail is safe + important | Ep 215 from 2020-08-31T13:59:09

Whether you're pinned to election coverage right now, or avoiding it completely, we think everyone should listen to this interview with Amber McReynolds, CEO of the bipartisan National Vote at Home...

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What we get wrong about kids and tech: Jordan Shapiro | Spawned ep 214 from 2020-08-14T00:01:44

Jordan Shapiro is the author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World, and he's about to blow your mind. We discuss the benefits of kids and tech,, embracing family screen ...

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The pandemic is screwing working moms: Katherine Goldstein | Ep 213 from 2020-08-05T16:05:36

We're so honored to welcome back The Double Shift podcaster, journalist and working mom expert Katherine Goldstein for an incredible conversation about one of the many troubling aspects of the Covi...

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Making the most of your time when time has no meaning | Ep 212 from 2020-07-29T19:00

So let's talk time management. (Ha! Hahahahhaha!) We get it. Lately, it's like we look out the window, see it's getting dark, and think "where the heck did this day go!" But with back to school (-...

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Can I send my kids back to school during Covid-19? | Ep 211 from 2020-07-22T09:51

There's really only one topic we could think to cover this week: What to do about back-to-school in 2020, during the Covid pandemic. We don't have the right answer for you (and FFS let's not turn t...

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Kids and birthdays in the age of Covid | Ep 210 from 2020-07-14T17:10:05

This week, our oldest girls turned 15 and 16 (eep!) and we found some interesting ways to celebrate. So we really wanted to have an honest, helpful discussion about kids' birthday in the age of Cov...

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Should you consider homeschooling this fall because of COVID-19? Episode 209 from 2020-07-07T00:00

Over the last couple of weeks, many schools have been releasing their plans for fall, and not surprisingly, it's all the parents in our social media feed are talking about. We recently featured a p...

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Why we need play, levity, and romance, even in a pandemic | Ep 208 from 2020-06-29T10:00

Even in tough times, we still need to allow ourselves time for play, creativity, and yes, even romance, which is why we're welcoming back author and dad Robert Wilder for a special Meet Cute - Spaw...

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The new midlife crisis of GenX women | Ep 207 from 2020-06-23T11:48:49

Prolific author and writer Ada Calhoun is out with her latest book, Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis, an absolutely fascinating book for every GenX woman in her 40s and 50s (and there...

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How to be the fun mom, with fun dad and Magic for Humans host, Justin Willman | Spawned Episode 206 from 2020-06-16T00:00

Why do dads always get all the credit for being fun? Moms are fun too! On this special Father's Day episode of Spawned, we're chatting with dad, magician and Netflix star Justin Willman. Do you lov...

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Big News: Presenting the Out-Tech Your Kids Podcast! | Trailer from 2020-06-15T13:07:32

Big news, Spawned listeners: We're so excited to launch the new Out-Tech Your Kids Podcast, designed to help you become a smarter digital parent in just 15 minutes each week. No judgments, no jargo...

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Rene Syler on speaking out against racial injustice | Ep 205 from 2020-06-12T02:45:23

We understand that everyone is at different stages when it comes to understanding, internalizing, and speaking out against systemic racism and Black Lives Matter. So we're grateful that Rene Syler,...

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Meena Harris on the importance of diversity in children's books and raising kids to care | Ep 204 from 2020-06-04T12:34:58

Liz speaks with the incredible activist, mom, and now author Meena Harris about her wonderful new children's book, "Kamala and Maya's Big Idea" based on a true story from the childhoods of her mom,...

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What we're keeping and what we're ditching, after this pandemic ends | Spawned Ep 203 from 2020-05-26T16:00

Both Liz and I found ourselves thinking about what we want to keep and what we to ditch when this pandemic ends. Whether it's taking more time to eat dinner with our families or taking more time fo...

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KJ Dell'Antonia: Happier Parenting in a Pandemic | Ep 202 from 2020-05-19T15:00

We loved this fun, helpful conversation about HAPPINESS with KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the upcoming novel The Chicken Sisters. We’re discussing how happiness does --...

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How to Be a Person, with author Catherine Newman | Spawned Episode 201 from 2020-05-12T00:00

Do your kids know how to do laundry? Do your teens know how to leave a tip? It's amazing how many life skills tend to fall through the cracks when it comes to raising our kids. That's why we're so ...

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Parenting middle schoolers during a pandemic with author Judith Warner | Spawned Episode 200 from 2020-05-05T21:00

Parenting through a pandemic is no easy feat. Parenting middle schoolers seems extra challenging. But thanks to the insights of Judith Warner, author of several best selling books and the new And T...

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Virgie Tovar on body positivity and self love, for ourselves and our kids | Ep 199 from 2020-04-28T00:00

There has been no shortage of body and weight-related memes and posts going around since the pandemic hit, so we decided to chat with body positivity expert and author Virgie Tovar about how we nav...

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Tova Leigh on Humor, Struggle, Chores and...Clown Sex in Quarantine | Ep 198 from 2020-04-21T12:33:43

If these days, your dream social life would include time with a few friends for some real talk, real laughs, some needed venting, and a random reference to clown sex, this will be the 30-minute hig...

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Finding small joys in crazy times: Ways to make the most of quarantine time with the kids | Ep 197 from 2020-04-14T08:17

Real parenting talk: Emotions are up and down in the age of Covid, times are stressful, and we definitely are not trying to "win" quarantine with 800 millions Instagrammable family moments each day...

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Feeding your kids and family during a quarantine with Stacie Billis | Spawned Ep 196 from 2020-04-07T00:00

You've got the groceries. And now you've got to do something with them. And if your house is like ours, there's a whole lot of eating going on. Thanks to our guest Stacie Billis, food editor and au...

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BINGEWATCH NATION: Give yourself permission while we shelter at home! | Ep 195 from 2020-03-31T13:25:21

This week is a fun, Coronavirus-free episode about the joys of binge watching -- there's scientific reasons to give yourself permission to watch shows right now, and whether you are watching alone ...

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Helping teens who are struggling with social distancing, isolation and loss | Ep 194 from 2020-03-22T17:45

We know that the shelter-in-place orders and social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for all of us in one way or another, teens, in particular, are taking an extremely ...

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Special Coronavirus Episode: How to talk to our kids and teens with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg | Spawned 193 from 2020-03-12T12:17:38

In light of the Coronavirus outbreak and the hour-by-hour changes and disruptions it's creating in our lives, we immediately called pediatrician and adolescent expert Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, one of a...

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Tips for welcoming a new pet into your family, with Victoria Schade | Episode 192 from 2020-03-10T00:00

We're talking all things pets (well, mostly dogs, but still PETS!) for the first time ever on Spawned with our special guest, dog trainer and author Victoria Schade. She uses her expertise to answe...

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Joy Cho of Oh Joy! on encouraging creativity in kids | Ep 191 from 2020-03-04T00:00

Encouraging creativity in kids is so important to us, and it's not just about crafting or calligraphy. We are SO happy to be joined by creative maven, entrepreneurial role model, mom of two, and so...

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Our almost totally LIVE super fun Valentine's Day episode, with Robert Wilder | Episode 190 from 2020-02-14T23:15

On this very special Valentine's Day episode of Spawned, we're chatting live with author and Meet Cute lead writer Robert Wilder. Together, in our sound editor's recording studio, we chat about all...

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How do you know when to move? | Ep 189 from 2020-02-13T13:02:01

Have you outgrown your home? Do you feel priced out of your current zip code? Are you ready to move from the joys of urban rats to the joys of suburban raccoons in your garbage? AND. Does all of th...

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Valentine's Day crafts and activities you can do with your kids | Spawned Ep 188 from 2020-02-06T13:00

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we've got fun craft ideas and activities on the brain. Because if you're like us, the lingerie and dinner out just isn't in the cards, which to be honest, is...

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Peggy Orenstein on Boys&Sex | Ep 187 from 2020-02-05T15:25:45

This interview with Peggy Orenstein on her new best-selling book, Boys&Sex, is absolutely a must-listen episode for all parents. Once again, with all caps: IT'S A MUST-LISTEN. Whether you have you...

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Tackling one of the trickiest parts of parenting: Discipline | Ep 186 from 2020-02-01T13:00

Parenting is hard. We know that's an obvious statement. But some parts are decidedly harder than others, and one of them is discipline. But thanks to our guest, Lynn Burrell, a school psychologist ...

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Smart, surprising ways to foster real connections with your kids, with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler | Ep 185 from 2020-01-30T15:00

We know many parents made resolutions and goals to spend more quality time with family in 2020. And well, we’re hitting that point in January when even our best laid plans get a little side tracked...

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How to protect your kids from the real dangers in life. Like woolly mammoths. | Ep 184 from 2020-01-14T18:34:16

Today we're joined by third-time guest and fan favorite James Breakwell, A.K.A. the popular humorist Exploding Unicorn, and author of How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time T...

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It's okay to say vagina! from 2020-01-07T18:59:51

Oh, stop squirming! Most of our listeners have one right? And yet, why is it still so hard to talk about sex and sexuality with our kids? (And why do we have to mark this "explicit," ya know?) Well...

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How to create more positive thinking to manifest success this year | Ep 182 from 2019-12-24T03:24:30

This week we're talking about how to create more positive thinking in your life, and all the ways it brings success. (It's true! It's science!) Author, NFL/NHL trainer, and professional joy-spreade...

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Expert answers to your top questions about parenting teens | Episode 181 from 2019-12-17T01:00

Parenting teens is not for the faint of heart, but it's certainly not all sturm und drang like some folks might make you believe. On today's episode of Spawned, we're chatting with Dr. Ken Ginsburg...

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Our annual Cool Picks of the Week Holiday episode | Spawned Ep 180 from 2019-12-10T01:00

It's here! Our annual Cool Picks of the Week Holiday episode, where we share all of our favorite gifts for everyone on your list from our holiday gift guide. This year, we're highlighting our picks...

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Our best money-saving tips for holiday shopping | Ep 179 from 2019-12-03T10:29

This week on the Spawned parenting podcast, we're talking about something all parents can agree on: Saving money is GOOD! So we're sharing a favorite episode featuring our very best tips, tricks, a...

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How writing thank you letters could change your life | Episode 178 from 2019-11-26T01:00

Could writing thank you letters change your life? That's what happened to Nancy Davis Kho when she decided to write 50 thank you letters to 50 people to celebrate her 50th birthday. She turned her ...

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On acting, activism, and taking action: A conversation with Alysia Reiner | Spawned Episode 177 from 2019-11-20T02:00

While you may know Alysia Reiner for her work on Orange is the New Black, The Deuce, and Better Things, she's also an award-winning activist and changemaker. On this episode of Spawned, she discuss...

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Big family tips for families of all sizes | Episode 176 from 2019-11-15T13:00

At times, we've got eight kids between us (that we know of - ha), which can create some parenting challenges. Over the years, we've learned how to survive (and thrive), so we figured we'd share our...

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How to be a tech-positive parent (and why you want to be one) | Episode 175 from 2019-11-12T01:00

Unlike other parenting milestones, like the sex talk and the drug talk, there's no precedent (yet) for having the tech talk with your kids, which is just a small part of the wild west that is digit...

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Holiday craziness and stress: Let's sloooooow things down, please? | Spawned from 2019-11-05T19:50:58

If you feel like this holiday season came earlier this year, and the pressure is more pronounced, you're not imagining it. On this week's Spawned parenting podcast, we're (complaining) talking abou...

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The best new cookbooks for families: Suzy Chase of Cookery by the Book | Ep 173 from 2019-10-15T12:12:09

Today, Liz is joined by Suzy Chase, host of the #1 cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book. Each week she talks to a different cookbook author to open our minds up to different cultures, experiences ...

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How to prioritize the things we love | Ep 172 from 2019-10-08T12:11:32

This week on the Spawned Parenting podcast, we're talking about a topic we all struggle with: Priorities. How do we make time for the things we love when are all just so busy? How do we fit family,...

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Should kids be banned from restaurants? Ep 171 from 2019-10-01T00:00

With the recent news that Japan Airlines will soon be letting customers know where babies and kids will be sitting on the plane, it got us thinking about kids in restaurants. Will there be a kids-o...

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Let's stop freaking out about kids and social media from 2019-09-24T10:56:18

The new parenting panic du jour: Kids and social media. TERRIFYING! But...wait. What if social media isn't really the problem some experts will tell you it is? What if parents are essentially just ...

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You are a f*cking awesome mom with author Leslie Bruce | Ep 169 from 2019-09-17T00:00

Here's an obvious statement: Motherhood is hard. And often, we feel like we're doing a sh*t job at it. That's why I was so glad to chat with author Leslie Bruce about her new book "You Are a F*ckin...

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Who Can Be Called a Single Mom: Rachel Sklar | Ep 168 from 2019-08-20T00:00

This week, we're sharing a thoughtful, revealing and intimate chat between Liz and author/single mom advocate Rachel Sklar about the term "single mom" -- who gets to use it, why it's a loaded phras...

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Surviving and thriving as a new working mom | Ep 167 from 2019-08-13T02:00

Working motherhood has evolved since our kids were babies. How has it changed? How has it stayed the same? What can women do to make the transition back to work easier? We chat about all these ques...

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How to deal with sanctimommies (and tame your own) | Spawned Ep 166 from 2019-08-06T01:00

After Kristen spotted the pile-on that was Jessica Simpson's choice to let her oldest daughter dye her hair, we decided it was high time we chatted about sanctimommies. On this episode, we talk abo...

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Celebrating birthdays with older kids | Ep 165 from 2019-07-31T00:00

This week we're talking about birthdays with older kids -- the preschool party-every-weekend madness is over, but new challenges begin! Like, "Can I get tickets to Hamilton, Mom?" (Answer: probably...

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Stop fighting with your kids! | Ep 164 from 2019-07-23T08:38

Could you use a little more calm around the house? This episode of the Spawned Parenting Podcast, we're going to help you reduce conflict in your family (also known as screaming and yelling) thanks...

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These expert tips could help you save money on your next vacation | Ep 163 from 2019-07-15T16:00

Planning your summer travel or looking ahead to your holiday vacation? We've got expert tips and tricks from Shellie Bailey-Shah, CEO of Kidtripster. Let's just say we had never heard most of the i...

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Kids and nutrition: The good, the bad, and what we can do better | Ep 162 from 2019-07-12T11:00

If you're like us, then you're often confused by all the different research, reports, and news when it comes to feeding kids. More protein! Less protein! You get the idea. Well, our guest Nicole Tu...

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Wait, moms are funny? A delightful conversation with Ophira Eisenberg | Episode 161 from 2019-07-02T00:00

We've always said that if we weren't laughing about motherhood, we'd be crying. Hey, parenting is hard! And from what we learned from our chat with comedian and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg, we're not...

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Evangeline Lilly is the coolest! | Ep 160 from 2019-06-25T00:00

Today we're joined by Evangeline Lilly! And she is not just an Orc-defeating Tolkien elf and quantum realm-traveling Marvel superhero. She is also a super cool parent, and author of the fabulous ne...

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Finding the Funny in Tough Times with Jill Twiss | Ep 159 from 2019-06-20T00:00

On this week's Spawned Parenting Podcast, we're talking with Emmy-winning staff writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Jill Twiss, about finding humor when times are tough, and how humor ca...

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Tidy up and keep the kids safe: Expert tips and tricks that work | Ep 158 from 2019-06-18T00:00

Parents love a tidy home, but that's a difficult task when kids are involved. On this episode of Spawned, we chat with organization expert Nikki Boyd, author of Beautifully Organized: A Guide to F...

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Working mom guilt: It's not you, it's the system. With Katherine Goldstein | Ep 157 from 2019-06-11T00:00

This week's guest on the Spawned parenting podcast is Katherine Goldstein, award-winning journalist and host of the brilliant new podcast, The Double Shift. Ever since her viral New York Times arti...

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Why you might need to break up with your phone, with Catherine Price | Ep 156 from 2019-06-04T03:00

Is your phone glued to your hand? Do you need a break? Our guest Catherine Price, author of How To Break Up With Your Phone, shares the science behind smartphone addiction, and offers practical tip...

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How to enjoy, not endure, your kids with Casey O'Roarty | Ep 155 from 2019-05-28T00:00

Parenting isn't something that's happening to us. It's something that's happening for us. Our guest Casey O'Roarty taps into her 20 year experience as a parenting coach (as well as author and podca...

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How to survive the last month of school | Ep 154 from 2019-05-21T00:00

The end of the school year can get a little crazy, so on this episode, we're sharing our tips and tricks to help you stay a little more sane. All the papers, the projects, the theme days... you get...

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Maternal mental health: What we can do to spread the word about this important issue | Ep 153 from 2019-05-14T00:00

Did you know one of seven women are affected by maternal mental health? Those numbers are pretty staggering, which is why Jen Schwartz of Motherhood Understood is so dedicated to give new and seaso...

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Traveling with tweens and teens: More fun, fewer eyerolls! | Ep 152 from 2019-05-07T00:00

We are such big advocates of family travel! Kristen has even traveled -- alone -- with her four kids from time to time. And since parents of little kids get all the attention when it comes to advic...

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Spring cleaning help: How to deal with digital clutter | Ep 151 from 2019-04-30T00:00

Spring is here, which we know means spring cleaning for lots of people. But don't forget about all that digital clutter. You know, photos on your phone, files on your computer... you get the idea. ...

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How moms are changing the world + reshaping our country | Ep 150 from 2019-04-23T11:51:43

If you want to leave this country a better place than we found it, we think you'll love this inspiring, encouraging, wildly smart conversation with Sara Berliner, founder of Vote Like a Mother. You...

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Picky Eater Advice from a Reformed Picky Eater | Ep 149 from 2019-04-15T17:48:02

If you struggle with picky eaters at mealtime (Liz is raising her hand), we think you'll be fascinated -- and encouraged! -- by the advice from our guest Jacky Lamenzo. She's a reformed picky eater...

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When life coaching meets astrology: Mimi Truong | Ep 148 from 2019-04-09T13:25:45

Hold the skepticism for just a moment -- what if astrology wasn't "fortune telling" but could actually help you understand your strengths and weaknesses to give you more direction in life? Our gues...

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Are female friendships good for your health? | Episode 147 from 2019-04-02T01:00

Why are female friendships so important? Turns out, research says those girls nights are actually good for you. We take a closer look at the power of female friendships, why they can feel so chall...

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What if raising unplugged kids is a terrible idea? Ep. 146 from 2019-03-25T19:00

Let's face it, parents: screens are here to stay. So why are we still so ambivalent about them? Maybe being unplugged isn't actually the best way to help our kids thrive in this digital world. Our ...

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Treasuring our Teens: Incredible tips from Dr. Ken Ginsburg | Ep 145 from 2019-03-18T13:44:30

What if we lived in a society where the teen years weren't dreaded by parents -- but in fact, treasured as much as those baby years? Adolescent expert, pediatrician and author Dr. Ken Ginsburg join...

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What the heck is a Spinal CSF Leak?, with author Andi Buchanan | Ep 144 from 2019-03-11T19:00

One day after battling a bad flu, Andi Buchanan walked out of her house and had a coughing fit. What happened next was the worst headache in her life. She later discovered that she actually had a S...

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The Great AMA (aka Ask Me Anything) Episode | Ep 143 from 2019-03-06T17:00

It's time for another Spawned After Dark! On this episode, we use a random question generator and share our answers to some fun questions. From our worst habits and pet peeves, to the reason we wer...

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How to raise creative, imaginative kids in a digital world | Ep 142 from 2019-02-18T20:15

Raising creative, imaginative kids in a world where our kids are tempted by screens can be challenging, which is why we enlisted the help of podcasters and improvisers Peter McNerney, of Story Pira...

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The Great Sleep Training Debate, Settled at Last | Ep 141 from 2019-02-11T06:22

Is there any new parent struggle that generates more controversy than sleep training? Arguably...no way. But can we finally stop fighting about what's right and wrong? Yes! Maybe? Sleep training ex...

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Activism 101: How to get involved with causes you care about when you're not an activist from 2019-02-04T17:10:39

We talk a lot about being the change you want to see in the world, but how do you do that? How do you get started? What if you're like us, crazy-busy parents who are already juggling a lot of stuff...

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Talking about a feminine revolution, with Catherine Connors | Ep 139 from 2019-01-28T19:30

We've talked at length about how the future is female, hey, it's even on shirts now, but the jury is still out on how female power impacts femininity and the associated stereotypes. That's where ou...

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How to make more time so you can do more of what you love | Ep 138 from 2019-01-22T20:00

If you've ever wished for more time like us, then you'll be so glad to listen to the wise words and experience of author Jake Knapp. He shares some of the techniques from his new book, Make Time: H...

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How to cope with grief and loss (and support others who have) with Kate Inglis | Episode 137 from 2018-12-19T17:00

On this episode of Spawned, we chat with author Kate Inglis about her new book: Notes for the Everlost: A Field Guide to Grief, where she provides a roadmap of the grieving process through her pers...

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Last-minute holiday shopping problems solved! | Episode 136 from 2018-12-17T16:00

Only one week left until Christmas, but fear not! We've got you covered with our annual Holiday Gift Guide! In this episode, we share some of our favorite holiday gifts, especially ones from indie ...

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How to survive the holidays and not lose your mind | Ep 135 from 2018-12-11T14:00

We know that the holidays can be a busy, stressful time for lots of families, which is why we thought it might be helpful to discuss ways we try to make the most out of the holidays (and not lose o...

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How to be a bare minimum parent | Ep 134 from 2018-12-08T23:00

If you're familiar with helicopter parenting, sorry, we're not talking about that. We're welcoming back the hilarious James Breakwell (aka Xploding Unicorn on Twitter) to talk about pretty much the...

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Kids and video games: What you need to know! Ep 133 from 2018-11-29T13:30

As we head into the holiday season with video games (and Fortnite) gifts topping our kids' wishlist, we're sharing one of our favorite Spawned episodes when we chatted with video game expert and au...

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The importance of gratitude | Ep 132 from 2018-11-26T16:10:06

We both have gratitude on our minds right now. At a time that there is so much abundance -- food, gifts, parties -- and conversely, so many of us struggling with the season in general, it's so valu...

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Surviving the Toddler Years with Dr. Heather Wittenberg: Ep 131 from 2018-11-14T00:30

The toddler years come with quite a reputation for putting parents through the ringer. But thanks to this week's guest, Dr. Heather Wittenberg, aka The BabyShrink, you might be able to maintain a b...

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Representation FTW! Ep. 130 from 2018-11-09T01:30

We promised you an Election Day episode and well, we delivered. On this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're chatting about the November 6 election and the big news: over 100 women in Con...

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WHOOOPPPPPERRRRS! | Ep 129 from 2018-10-27T00:37:29

In a much needed self-care break that includes laughing until we cry (for real), Liz and Kristen take on some of the greatest Halloween debates among parents -- like, the legal trick-or-treating ma...

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Time saving hacks with Amiyrah Martin | Ep 128 from 2018-10-07T22:19:26

Here's an episode just for those of you too busy to listen to podcasts (ha): Amiyrah Martin of 4 Hats and Frugal joins us this week to share the most brilliant -- and kind of shocking, honestly -- ...

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Catherine McCord on making feeding kids more fun | Spawned 127 from 2018-10-01T18:11:04

If you know cookbook author and food writer Catherine McCord of Weelicious and the creator of the One Potato family meal delivery service, you know she's all about making it more fun and easy to he...

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Tech health expert Dr. Mike Brooks: How much screen time is too much? | Spawned 126 from 2018-09-24T21:38:20

When work is online, communication is online, entertainment is online and it's all 24/7...it can be hard to get offline! So today, Kristen is have a smart, nuanced, truly helpful discussion with te...

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Kids and nutrition: Tips from pediatric expert Dr. Tanya Altmann | Ep 125 from 2018-09-21T15:48:58

This week on Spawned, we're talking kids and nutrition. Which, TBH, is one of those issues that nearly universally stresses out parents of all kinds, whatever the age of our kids. Fortunately, we'v...

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Losing the Working Mom Guilt: Jessica Turner | Ep 124 from 2018-09-16T23:13:51

Working mom guilt is useless -- or wait, is it? Well, consider us schooled! If you're a working mom (or even a working dad), we think you'll get SO much out of this discussion with Jessica Turner, ...

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Make Your Kid a Money Genius: Beth Kobliner | Ep 123 from 2018-09-07T20:12:18

If you've been wondering how much you should give your kids for an allowance, or when you should open their own bank account, hey, us too! Get the answers and a whole lot more on this episode featu...

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5 top time-management techniques and how they can work for parents | Ep 122 from 2018-09-02T11:58

This week, as Kristen and Liz try (desperately) to get organized for back-to-school, we take a look at 5 top time-management techniques from experts, compare them, and analyze how they can be helpf...

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How to Be a Happier Parent, with KJ Dell'Antonia | Ep 121 from 2018-08-22T12:00

This week, we're so happy to be joined by NY Times Motherlode Sr Editor, and "How to Be a Happier Parent" author KJ Dell'Antonia to talk about....well, you guessed it! How to be a happier parent. O...

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Why ignoring your kids could be the best thing for them | Ep 120 from 2018-08-16T16:00

With back to school right around the corner, or already here for some of you, we're chatting with Dr. Catherine Pearlman, author of Ignore It! How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Beh...

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Professional organizer Laurie Palau with back-to-school organization tips | Ep 119 from 2018-08-10T14:50:59

Join us for one of our greatest hits Spawned episodes: Professional organizer Laurie Palau schools us on back-to-school organization tips and tricks that make this time of year so much more managea...

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NBC’s Making It contestant Robert Mahar on finding your creativity: Ep 118 from 2018-08-06T15:00

You can imagine how excited we were to discover our old friend Robert Mahar, previous owner of Mahar Dry Goods which we featured many times on Cool Mom Picks, was a contestant on NBC's new DIY craf...

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How to deal with mean girls (no, not the Broadway musical) | Ep 117 from 2018-07-16T22:00

We've probably all dealt with at least one mean girl in our lifetime, but now they're getting younger, and well, meaner. Our guest Katie Hurley, therapist and author of the new book "No More Mean G...

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Angela Santomero: How to raise smart, engaged kids in a screen-filled world | Ep 116 from 2018-06-29T12:47:25

Whatever age your kids may be, we know that managing screen time and finding the benefits (and boundaries) is a huge issue with parents. So we're THRILLED to chat with Angela Santomero, the success...

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Can couples work together without killing each other? Episode 115 from 2018-06-26T15:07:59

They're not mythical unicorns! Couples who work together actually exist. Lucky us, we got to chat with one of them on this episode of Spawned. We had a blast talking about balancing life in a love ...

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Sleepaway camp: The pros, the cons, and the tears (mostly ours) | Ep 114 from 2018-06-14T16:00

School's out, which means most of our kids are heading out for sleepaway camp, a few for the whole summer, and a few for just a week or two. There's even one going to Japan! (That's Kristen's oldes...

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Mothers of Reinvention | Ep 113 from 2018-06-11T16:00

We're always fascinated by stories of women who have changed career paths after motherhood, and not just because that's our own story as well. We know lots of women who have found success in other ...

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MOM, I'M BORED! | Ep 112 from 2018-06-01T16:00

You know it's coming. The dreaded "Mom, I'm booooored!" But hey! We're here to help, which is what we hope you'll get from listening to this episode. We've got tons of suggestions for how to keep k...

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The best shopping tips + tricks for online consignment shops| Ep 111 from 2018-05-31T19:49:20

This week, join us for a light, fun, super chatty episode about....shopping! Specifically, online consignment shopping. Which are the best online resale sites for sellers? Which are the best for bu...

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The future (of business) is female | Ep 110 from 2018-05-21T13:55:37

Where do you start if you have a career dream, a passion, or a business idea? Why is it important for all of us to have more women running businesses? How are women changing startup culture? And wh...

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Mother's Day is not for dog moms | Ep 109 from 2018-05-12T14:21

Dog moms, single dads, the list of people trying to claim Mother's Day from moms goes on. So, we address it head on! Should moms get their own holiday? Do we all need to be able to celebrate everyt...

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Siri Daly: Making feeding kids more fun | Ep 108 from 2018-05-04T18:27:13

Do you think preparing 21 nutritious meals a week is the joy of your existence? In that case, might want to skip this episode. Today we're keeping it real with the delightful, funny, and down-to-ea...

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Have youth sports gotten out of control? Ep 107 from 2018-04-23T19:05:53

With 13-year olds getting recruited by colleges, and a lawmaker in New Jersey warning parents not to get physical at kids' sports games for fear of jail time, we decided to tackle the complicated t...

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Should you quit Facebook? | Ep 106 from 2018-04-17T01:13:01

With the recent Cambridge Analytica data breach and myriad privacy issues, we're taking a closer look at whether it's worth staying on Facebook. And if we do, how do we keep our information safe? W...

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What parents need to know about Autism, with guest Dr. Laura Klinger | Ep 105 from 2018-03-25T14:00

With World Autism Day approaching (April 2, 2018), we chatted with Dr. Laura Klinger, Executive Director of the TEACCH Autism at UNC, and part of the team who helped develop the character Julia for...

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Spring Fashion: The good, the bad, and the OMGWTF | Ep 104 from 2018-03-13T14:54:36

This week, we're browsing the hot fashion trends of spring for a candid discussion about what we can wear, what we can't, and what the heck women ever did to designers to deserve some of this. Will...

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Kids + Activism | Ep 103 from 2018-02-26T13:42

Today, in the wake of the tragic Parkland school shooting, we're talking about the positive: The courageous, amazing kids-turned-activists of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High -- and how their actions ...

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The power of positivity | ep 102 from 2018-02-12T18:16:43

We all get into cycles of negative thinking (raising our hands here), and fortunately there are some simple tips to help you get out sooner. Because more positivity means happier you, happier kids,...

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Working parents: What are your rights? | Spawned Ep 101 from 2018-02-04T15:47:40

Did you hear the one about the pregnant woman who wasn't allowed to drink a glass of water on the job? If only this were an isolated story. That's why, for all of us working moms, working dads, and...

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Our extra special, super awesome 100th episode | Ep 100 from 2018-01-19T18:00

Happy 2018! We're back with our extra special, super awesome 100th episode where we look back and share our most favorite Spawned with Kristen and Liz episodes. We share the funniest, the most help...

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Insider family travel tips to save you money: Ep 99 from 2017-12-21T04:00

Whether you're planning a spring break trip, a summer vacation, or a quick weekend getaway, you're going to want to hear these fantastic money-saving family travel tips from expert Shellie Bailey-S...

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Balancing screentime with real life | Ep 98 from 2017-12-15T14:28:44

Raise your hand if you struggle to put down the phone sometimes. Yep, us too. So...we're joined by "The Art of Screentime" author and expert Anya Kamenetz for an honest conversation about how to re...

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Are video games hurting our kids? | Spawned ep 97 from 2017-12-11T17:00:59

We have SO many questions for video game expert Dr. Rachel Kowert: Are video games hurting our kids? Are violent games making kids more violent? Are they playing too much overall? How do we manage ...

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Our very special Holiday Gift Guide episode | Ep 96 from 2017-12-06T03:00

It's here! Our annual holiday gift guide, and we're sharing some of our favorites from the hundreds of gifts we scoured the web to find. It's like an entire episode of Cool Picks of the Week. Wheth...

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Our best money-saving tips for holiday shopping and Black Friday | ep 95 from 2017-11-22T15:11:54

Who likes paying retail over the holiday? Not us! Presumably, not you. So...join us for a fun, fast-paced episode with our very best money-saving holiday shopping tips culled from YEARS of giving t...

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Can't we all just get along? The Thanksgiving episode | Ep 94 from 2017-11-19T20:50:09

Wondering how to tell the men to do the dishes for a change? Struggling to feed 12 people with 14 different food allergies? Freaking over a 10-hour road trip with perpetually bored tweens? And how ...

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Rock n roll parenting | Ep 93 from 2017-11-08T13:04

Kristen just got back from an Imagine Dragons show with all four of her kids, because she's not like a regular mom...she's a COOL MOM. (Also, whoa.) Join us for a lively discussion about kids and c...

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Diet trends: Smart or stupid? | Ep 92 from 2017-11-01T12:55

With the "eating holidays" around the corner, we're looking at ways to keep our jeans from killing us with tightness. On this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're having a conversation ab...

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Vagacials! Scalp Botox! Make it stop! | ep 91 from 2017-10-24T11:38:34

Ready to laugh? Join us for our own version of Wait Wait WAIT Don't Tell Me (don't sue us, NPR!) As we try to discern the craziest beauty trends from a few fake ones. Which are also crazy. (Serious...

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Getting kids to do homework without nagging | Ep 90 from 2017-10-19T01:07:11

When it comes to our kids' education, we all want them develop good habits, self-direction, and autonomy, So what can we do as parents to best support them at home? (Spoiler: Nagging is not a good ...

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Harvey Weinstein and Sexual Harassment | ep 89 from 2017-10-11T16:30:05

If you're having a hard time with the ongoing story about Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment and predatory behavior, abuse of power, and a complicit culture, well...so are we. A really hard time. ...

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Playing with kids without losing your mind | Ep 88 from 2017-10-09T19:38:48

Not every parent has the time (or patience or uh, interest) to play racecars for hours on end. GUILTY! So we're chatting with Meredith Sinclair, TODAY Show play expert and author of Well Played to ...

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THERE WILL BE BLOOD | Ep 87 from 2017-10-02T17:30:13

Are we comfortable saying vagina? YES! Having frank conversations with our daughters -- and sons -- about menstruation? YES! Telling our most embarrassing period stories? Well...at least Liz did. (...

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Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with Kids | Ep 86 from 2017-09-23T15:11:52

Parents, if you listen to any episode it should be this one. Because we've got civilization=saving strategies here from James Breakwell (aka @xplodingunicorn), comedy writer and author of the new b...

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"That's inappropriate, Mom!" | Ep 85 from 2017-09-15T17:11:37

When can your kids start watching more "adult" movies and shows? Do you care more about f-bombs or violence and gore? What about sex? What about themes like suicide or sexuality or war? And how com...

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Better parenting through ignoring your kids | Ep 84 from 2017-09-09T20:18:56

Is it okay to ignore your kids when they're being pains in the you-know-what? Family coach and LCSW, Catherine Pearlman, the author of the new book "Ignore It" says yup! But...with a few caveats. ...

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You can do it, parents! Back to school organization tips | Ep 83 from 2017-09-03T19:36:20

Professional organizer and mom Laurie Palau of Simply B Organized saves us all with down-to-earth tips, tricks, and common sense advice to get us on track for the school year, manage the kids (most...

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Hiding in the Bathroom | Ep 82 from 2017-08-28T12:37:26

Morra Aarons-Mele discusses her new book, Hiding in the Bathroom and shares incredibly helpful tactics and tips for overcoming introversion, battling social anxiety and FOMO, and living your best l...

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Confessions of a Class Mom | Ep 81 from 2017-08-11T14:24:42

This episode we're joined by the hilarious Laurie Gelman, author of Class Mom: A Novel and we get allllll the dirt on the mind of a class mom: The pettiness and the perks, the nightmare parents, th...

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WHY? WHY? WHY? On Raising Curious Kids | Ep 80 from 2017-07-07T13:44:19

How do we keep our kids curious and interested in all kinds of topics? What do we do when we don't know how to answer their questions? What are some cool educational websites for them? Why is it so...

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Surviving sleepaway camp: Ep 79 from 2017-06-25T11:11:49

Liz is joined by Cool Mom Eats editor Stacie Billis -- and a special, surprise child guest -- to take on all your questions about that big parenting milestone (cue scary music)... sending your kids...

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Man V Child: Surviving the toddler years with comedian Doug Moe | ep 78 from 2017-06-09T13:28:59

Comedian, actor (Inside Amy Schumer, 30 Rock), author of Man V Child, and dad Doug Moe joins us to answer parents' most common questions about babies and toddlers. Do babies belong in bars? What do...

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Smart tips and tricks for tackling digital clutter with Joshua Zerkel of Evernote | Ep 77 from 2017-06-02T15:00

If you're like us, you've got emails piled up in your inbox, photos eating up memory on your phone, and don't even get us started with all the documents cluttering up your computer. But that's all ...

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Making science fun for kids: NPR's Wow in the World podcast hosts Guy Raz + Mindy Thomas | Ep 76 from 2017-05-21T22:13:40

If you want to get your kids excited about science, or need help answering those impossible questions they ask about the world around them, join us! We've got a super fun interview with the hosts o...

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Work after baby: Lauren Smith Brody on surviving with style | Ep 75 from 2017-05-13T21:02:47

Today, Liz is joined by Lauren Smith Brody, the fabulous author of The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby. Join us for a fun, revealing, extremely...

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Ep. 74 The worst Mother's Day gift in the history of the world from 2017-05-07T23:31:18

This week, we're sharing the Mother's Day PR pitches in our inboxes that are so hilariously bad we couldn't help but laugh about them. And uh....save them. To share with you. Because we love you. ...

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Ep 73: Not ready for Blurred Lines: A chat with Laurie Berkner from 2017-04-29T19:57:36

This week, Liz and Kristen sit down with the one and only queen of kids music, Laurie Berkner! Tune in for a fun talk about what to do when your kids outgrow the kid stuff, learn tips for connectin...

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Ep 72: You spent $72 on WHAT? from 2017-04-20T16:00

Upon popular request, it's an entire Cool Picks of the Week episode, filled with beauty saves and splurges right from our own make-up bags. Did Liz really spend $72 on a mascara? Is that $5 lipstic...

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Ep 71: Kids and Social Media. Ahhhhhhhh! from 2017-04-14T22:00

With so many parents asking us about how to manage social media and kids, we decided to spend a show helping parents navigate this challenging topic. On this episode, we discuss some of the recent ...

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Ep 70: Expert time organization tips (that really work!) from 2017-03-29T16:00

Who doesn't want more time in their day? On this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we take a close look at 5 popular time organization techniques from the experts and talk about how they cou...

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Ep 69: Is princess culture hurting our kids? from 2017-03-24T17:00

With the popularity of the new Beauty and the Beast movie, we just had to address the issue of princess culture and whether it's healthy or hurtful. Can you still be a feminist parent with daughter...

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Ep 68: How to get kids to eat better. from 2017-02-22T18:00

Whether you've got a kid who eats everything or the same four foods over and over, we've got tips, tricks, and helpful advice from our Cool Mom Eats food editor (and mom of 2), Stacie Billis that y...

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Ep. 67: Dr. Harvey Karp makes us feel like less crappy parents from 2017-02-16T16:00

That's right, the Dr. Harvey Karp joins us for this very special episode to answer your sleep questions, like when babies are really supposed to sleep through the night, what's the right (and wrong...

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Ep 66: Talking kids and money, with NYT bestselling author Beth Kobliner from 2017-02-08T18:00

It can be tough to know where and when to start when it comes to kids and money. And don't even get started about the allowance question. How much? And for what? Well, we've got ALL the answers tha...

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Ep. 65: The 100% non-Oscars episode from 2017-01-31T15:00

We thought it would be fun to do an Oscars episode, but then realized we hadn't seen any of the movies (unless you count a couple of the animated feature). Ah, parenting! So instead, we're talking ...

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Ep 64: F*ck yeah, Meryl Streep! from 2017-01-11T19:00

Considering pretty much everyone had something to say about Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech, we figured we'd jump on the bandwagon too. On today's episode, we're sharing our first reactions, ou...

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Ep 63: Tips for tackling the most common New Year's resolutions from 2017-01-09T16:00

We've decided this is finally the year to actually tackle all those darn New Year's resolutions we make and just never seem to be able to keep. Whether you want to lose weight, eat better, take mor...

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Ep 62: The best holiday humor from around the web from 2016-12-21T19:00

We decided that what we needed (hey, maybe you too) was some good old fashioned almost pee-your-pants laughter, so on today's episode of Spawned, we're sharing some of the best holiday humor from a...

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Ep 61: We got WHAT for Christmas? from 2016-12-09T18:00

For this special extended version of Spawned, we tackle your funny, smart, challenging, and hilarious holiday questions. How do you deal with the "Is Santa real?" question? What should you do about...

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Retail is for suckers: The best online holiday shopping tips from 2016-12-03T22:00

With our big annual holiday gift guide on our site and the holiday shopping season is here, we decided it would be helpful and fun to share all our inside, expert online shopping tips that will sav...

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Ep 59: Thanksgiving Survival Tips from 2016-11-17T13:00

As much as we love Thanksgiving, it is a notoriously stressful time for lots of families. Especially this year. So, on this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're sharing our tips for how t...

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Ep 58: 8 shows to binge watch when the kids are asleep from 2016-11-04T10:00

We're all needing a little media respite these days and there's just something to be said about enjoying a little grown-up time once the kids are asleep to do just that. Our favorite past time: Bin...

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Ep 57: Things not to say to a working mom from 2016-10-27T14:00

After a Cool Mom Picks Facebook post about an uber-for-kids service we featured on our Cool Mom Tech site blew up with a nasty comment about working parents, we just had to talk about it. On this e...

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Ep 56: Face-eating vampires, and other helpful self-care tips from 2016-10-20T00:00

If you're like so many people we've spoken with (including us) and are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, maybe even triggered by the current state of the election, we've got our self-care tips and tric...

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Ep 55: What is with all these sexy Halloween costumes? from 2016-10-14T11:00

In this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we answer burning questions about Halloween, like how much is too much to spend on a Halloween costume? What the heck is a switch witch? Is it okay ...

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Ep 54: The Great Instagram Humblebrag, and why it drives us all crazy from 2016-10-06T00:00

What's with parents who complain that their kids won't eat junk food? Or that their children speak way too many languages? On today's episode of Spawned, we're talking about humble braggarts on soc...

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Ep 53: Work-Life Balance is a Big Fat Lie! with Samantha Ettus from 2016-09-29T14:00

We're debunking the whole "Work-Life Balance" myth with best-selling author Samantha Ettus, with solid ways to help you ditch mom guilt, the best kind of multi-tasking, and why Shonda Rhimes is the...

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Ep 52: The hilarity and terror of parenting teens, with author Robert Wilder from 2016-09-22T04:00

Even if you don't have tweens or teens, we think you'll get a kick out of this episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, featuring special guest Robert Wilder, an award-winning author with a new YA ...

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Ep 51: Chatting with Lisa Loeb: Why kids' music doesn't have to suck from 2016-09-16T13:00

We're so thrilled to chat with singer songwriter Lisa Loeb (yes, her!), who's got lots to say about the big changes that are happening to kids' music. Sorry, Barney. Plus, we talk everything from s...

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Ep 50: Dishing with Anne Holton, wife of Democratic VP nominee Tim Kaine from 2016-09-08T18:00

On this very special 50th episode of Spawned, we chat with Anne Holton, the wife of Democratic VP nominee Tim Kaine about issues families care about, like public education, paid sick leave, and the...

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Ep 49: The worst TV shows for kids, with writer and humorist Wendi Aarons from 2016-09-02T14:00

On this week's episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're chatting with humorist and writer Wendi Aarons about one of the most popular posts she wrote on Cool Mom Picks: The 9 worst television ...

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Ep 48: Hey, sexist Olympic journalists, we are watching you! from 2016-08-25T18:00

On this week's episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're talking about the sexist Rio Olympics coverage -- and beyond -- and how it disturbs us as parents. Also, how the heck do we talk to our...

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Ep 47: What the hell is a backpack fairy? The back to school episode from 2016-08-19T04:00

It's back to school time which is both good and...well, argh. Liz + Kristen trade grievances about getting kids out of the house on time in the morning, offer tips to help make things easier, and s...

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Ep 46: The art of tidying twice a year from 2016-08-11T04:00

We're back from our summer hiatus with all new Spawned episodes. Up first, we tackle the topic of life with mess. How do you deal with your kids' messy rooms? What do you keep clean and what do you...

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Ep 45: Girls + Clothing: Owning their sexuality or growing up too soon? from 2016-06-23T04:00

Our recent Cool Mom Picks feature on modest 2-piece bathing suit choices for girls sparked a huge debate on our Facebook page and we couldn't help but chat more about it on Spawned. What's okay for...

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Ep 44: The scandal of summer camp costs with KJ Dell'Antonia from 2016-06-10T21:00

With summer right around the corner, parents everywhere are trying to figure out schedules and how they're going to manage the cost of summer camp. Who knew that a New York Times article about the ...

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Ep 43: Getting real about relationships and parenting with Jenna and Bodhi Elfman from 2016-06-02T04:00

On today's extra special, extra long episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we've got two of the coolest parents (and married people), actors Jenna and Bodhi Elfman, who also happen to be co-host...

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Ep 42: How to embarrass your kids for life, AKA raising tweens + teens from 2016-05-26T04:00

We all heard everyone tell us that kids grow up fast and now, here we are, with a couple of tweens and doing our best to navigate the ups and downs of parenting them. On this episode of Spawned, Li...

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Ep 41: Young moms vs. Old moms - The new mommy war? from 2016-05-20T04:00

Hooray! We're back with a brand new episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, or now, the award-winning Spawned with Kristen and Liz! Yes, we won an Iris Award for Best Parenting Podcast at the Mom ...

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Ep 40: Trips from hell: Travel with kids from 2016-03-30T04:00

Spring break is coming up and if you're terrified of flying with kids, we think you can do it! And hey, if you're a non-parent terrified of flying NEAR kids we can help you too. Take a listen for s...

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Ep. 39: How to talk to your kids about politics in an ugly election year from 2016-03-24T17:02:38

It's one whirlwind of an election year. So we're taking on the tough topic of how to talk to kids of all ages about politics with some helpful tips. We discuss how to address the violent and hatefu...

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Ep. 38 Oversharenting: Where do you draw the line? from 2016-03-18T16:36:47

Today, Kristen and Liz tackle a tough parenting question: How do you and will you share about your kids online? They share their own experiences as bloggers, web publishers, and parents of tweens, ...

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Ep 37: LeVar Burton: Tips for inspiring a love of reading from 2016-03-11T05:00

Liz and Kristen have a fantastic discussion with the one and only LeVar Burton, host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow (and of course, known to Trekkies everywhere). He offers some amazing ...

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Ep. 36: The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey from 2016-03-02T17:00

We're so happy to welcome our special guest Jessica Lahey, author of the NYT best-seller, The Gift of Failure. She's got tons of helpful tips for parents that you'll want to hear. Plus she schools ...

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Ep. 35: Talking Sex with Rosie Pope from 2016-02-25T17:00

Today, we've got a racy one for you, as maternity designer, parenting author and Bravo star Rosie Pope joins us for a very candid chat about sex after pregnancy: The dos, the don'ts, and the don'ts...

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Ep. 34: The 14 tips every new parent needs to know from 2016-02-19T00:00

We've polled our friends, fans and followers and come up with 14 of the very best, most honest, and sometimes most hilarious tips for new parents from other parents who've BTDT. Do you agree with t...

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Ep. 33: The single married parent from 2016-02-12T22:00

What's it like to parent when your spouse or partner's job keeps them away a lot? Both Kristen and our special guest co-host Courtney Greisman share their own experiences as a single married parent...

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Ep 32: The Euphemism Episode from 2016-02-04T05:00

You might think we earned our explicit this week talking about Valentine's Day, but no, it was actually our lively discussion about Grease Live! and all the sexual innuendos and euphemisms that wen...

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Ep. 31: The buzz about the big Barbie makeover from 2016-02-01T18:02:08

It's true! After only sixty years or so of women complaining about Barbie’s unrealistic figure, Mattel has decided to get with the 21st century zeitgeist and the changing look of the world, releasi...

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Ep 30: Making friends after kids. And kids after friends. from 2016-01-22T21:00

This week, we tackle a question from listener Shari who wanted us to talk about making friends after kids. Or as Liz added, "Or kids after friends." We share our own experiences losing and making f...

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Ep 29: Expert organization tips (that aren't boring)! from 2016-01-14T05:01

Yes, perhaps it's a bit cliche' but we couldn't help but tackle organization with inside tips and tricks from five top organizational experts. Maybe you, like Liz, will find something that will fin...

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Ep 28: Where is Rey? from 2016-01-07T20:59

You guessed it, listeners! We're talking Star Wars. Do we still need a spoiler alert? Like the rest of the world, we're wondering where the heck all the Rey toys are, and not just for our girls, by...

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Ep 27: The good, the bad and the broken from 2015-12-30T05:01

Welcome to our last episode of 2015! Kristen and Liz are closing out the year with a discussion about New Year's Resolutions: Why those three words, when all together, completely suck. We've got so...

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Ep 26 Talking about Santa with kids: Magical story or big honkin' lie? from 2015-12-18T18:04:44

Today, Kristen and Liz take on the Santa debate: Is it all about childhood magic and the spirit of giving? Is it a great big lie that will destroy the trust with your kids for all of eternity? And ...

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Ep 25: The great holiday shopping episode, Part II from 2015-12-04T16:36:04

Today Kristen and Liz are determined to help you with all the hard-to-shop-for adults on your holiday lists! From budget ideas and DIY gifts to charitable donations and great big splurges, we've go...

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Ep 24: The great holiday shopping episode, Part I from 2015-11-29T18:07:36

Today Kristen and Liz are talking holiday shopping, the hell that is Black Friday (unless you shop from home in PJs like we do), the apps that save you money, and some of our very favorite gift ide...

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Ep 23: Retouched by an angel from 2015-11-18T05:01

Okay so yeah. The Starbucks red cup controversy. We just couldn't help but weigh in on whether we approve of Satan's own minimalist design. Then Kristen and Liz talk about raising kids in a world t...

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Ep 22: It's Spawned Listener Day! from 2015-11-11T20:04:51

We've had so many emails from our awesome listeners on topics from helicopter parenting to our musical tastes (and lots in between!), we thought we'd take them on one by one in our first ever very ...

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Ep 21: Beware of Pinterest Syndrome! from 2015-10-28T14:42:59

Whoo, we're legal! Well, actually we're 21 weeks but that's legal in podcasting years, so Kristen and Liz have a very funny discussion about what we were actually drinking at 21, versus now. (Uh, K...

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Ep 20 Thank you for the lovely brass knuckles from 2015-10-21T04:01

Kristen and Liz talk thank you note etiquette because wow, our Facebook fans have strong feelings about this one! Are we all doing it wrong? Will a text message thank you or an email blacklist you ...

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Ep 19: Death To Reply:All! from 2015-10-15T15:10:10

After one of you awesome iTunes subscribers mentioned you'd have Liz and Kristen at your famous person dinner (aw!), Liz and Kristen discuss who would be at their own famous person dinner... well, ...

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Ep 18 Kids and all that f*$king cursing from 2015-10-07T23:53:08

So let's talk about kids and cursing. Kristen has some interesting rules at home that really surprised Liz! Actually, we talk about parents and cursing too -- what do you say around your kids? What...

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Ep 17: What manners do kids need to know? from 2015-09-30T04:01

Here's hoping Emily Post doesn't roll over in her grave after hearing Liz and Kristen's discussion about kids and manners. What should kids know? How do you decide what to teach your kids? Also, Kr...

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Ep 16: Fighting your kids' battles from 2015-09-23T22:28:26

Has intervening in your children's issues become the new parenting pastime? Kristen and Liz discuss when to step in, when not to, and why it's important for kids to fail. But first, we're laughing ...

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Ep 15: Why can't kids walk to school alone? from 2015-09-17T20:12:33

Today Kristen and Liz weigh in on Kim Cattrall's recent statement that you don't have to have children to be a mother. Which....uh. Well, we have a few thoughts about that. Then, we take on "the la...

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EP 14: Should you pay for chores? from 2015-09-09T04:01

Today we're trying to navigate one of the many parenting mysteries: Kids and chores. Because, really, who doesn't love free labor. Though, if you're paying for them, is it really free after all? Bu...

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Ep 13: Competitive Crochet from 2015-09-02T04:01

Today Kristen and Liz are laughing -- hard -- about the most embarrassing Google searches by state, and we share some of the (seriously, seriously weird) queries that have lead people to our own s...

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EP 12: Should every kid get a trophy? from 2015-08-26T04:01

This week, we answer a listener's question about how not to screw up your kids. We may or may not have given her the advice she was hoping for but hey, it's the truth! We also talk about NFL player...

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Ep 11: First they come for our guns, now our tutus! from 2015-08-19T04:01

Today we get feisty about the people protesting target’s removal of BOYS TOY signs from the store. Because without that sign, how would boys even know what to play with? But first, we try to figure...

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Ep 10 ESCAPE FROM CAILLOU from 2015-08-12T04:01

If you need a break from all things children, lie back and get comfortable with this very special R-rated episode of Spawned. Today we discuss the Lenny Kravitz wardrobe malfunction, Kristen's Netf...

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Ep 09: You are not a crappy parent from 2015-08-05T04:01

Today we're talking about sending our girls off to sleepaway camp and by God, if it doesn't make you crave a cold pitcher of bug juice and a steamer trunk full of s'mores, we don't know what will. ...

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Ep 08 “You let us watch death, Mom.” from 2015-07-29T04:01

You picked a fun day to join us! Today on SPAWNED, we’re talking about kids and media — when do you let your kids watch certain movies? Are you more concerned about sex or violence? Which classic k...

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Ep 07: Kale, no. from 2015-07-22T04:01

Thanks for joining us! In this episode, Liz shares sordid tales from her high school reunion, and some of the surprising benefits of turning 40. Then we take on the delicate topic of picky eaters, ...

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Ep 06 PANTIES. AGAIN. from 2015-07-15T04:01

In a previous episode, Kristen mentioned putting on your grownup panties (metaphorically) as a parent, and now a reader wants to know about our recos for actual grownup panties. We may reveal too m...

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Ep. 05 Girls Toys vs. Boys Toys from 2015-07-08T04:01

Once again we get an explicit language warning, probably because we make a tampon joke. (Or four.) Today we're talking about summer birthdays, and how to get away with a total Type B Mom, non-Pinte...

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Ep. 04 Grownup Panties from 2015-07-01T04:01

Today we're talking about email etiquette and some of our own pet peeves. NOTE: Please don't send us angry emails, Comic Sans fans. Or can you at least send them in Helvetica? We're also answering ...

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Ep. 03: BOOBAGE from 2015-06-24T04:01

Today Kristen and Liz discuss the beginning of bathing suit season, and the egregious lack of skinny mirrors in the world. We also talk about family size (without a single Duggar reference, promise...

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Ep. 02: There Will Be Blood from 2015-06-17T04:01

We're glad you found us! In this episode, we talk about parents trying to keep up with TV and movies, and Liz springs a pop culture pop quiz on Kristen, who is the best sport about it ever. We also...

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Ep. 01: The Dawn of Spawned from 2015-06-10T04:01

Kristen and Liz welcome you to the premier episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz. (What are the chances that we are hosting a show with our own names in it? That worked out so well!) In this epis...

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Promo for Spawned with Kristen and Liz from 2015-06-05T21:57:11

Hi, we're Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase of CoolMomPicks.com. We've got a microphone and more than the two minutes the Today Show gives us, and we're not afraid to use them. Join us for parenting ...

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Promo for Spawned with Kristen and Liz from 2015-06-05T21:57:11

Hi, we're Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase of CoolMomPicks.com. We've got a microphone and more than the two minutes the Today Show gives us, and we're not afraid to use them. Join us for parenting ...

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Promo for Spawned with Kristen and Liz from 2015-06-05T21:57:11

Hi, we're Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase of CoolMomPicks.com. We've got a microphone and more than the two minutes the Today Show gives us, and we're not afraid to use them. Join us for parenting ...

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The best ever advice for better parent-child communication. | Ep 263 from 2021-12-08T04:10:29

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How to make STEM more accessible to girls, with aerospace engineer Keji Sojobi | Episode 253 from 2021-10-05T15:07:57

Instagram, girls, and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Episode 252 from 2021-09-29T13:00

Why diverse books for kids are so important, with author Meena Harris | Episode 251 from 2021-09-22T15:00

Navigating step-parenting with Coach Naja Hall | Ep 250 from 2021-09-14T21:49

Raising resilient kids in a world gone sideways, with author Madeline Levine | Episode 249 from 2021-09-08T20:00

The kids are fighting and it's exhausting. Tips from Dr. Sheryl Ziegler | Spawned 248 from 2021-09-01T08:32

How to raise kids who aren't assholes (aka kind, empathic, awesome adults) | Episode 247 from 2021-08-26T00:00

Should you send your kids back to school? AKA DEJA VU EPISODE episode | Episode 246 from 2021-08-17T16:00

Crop Tops Over 40? Sure! | Ep 245 from 2021-07-14T01:15:15

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Parenting teens: Expert answers to some of the toughest questions | Spawned Episode 243 from 2021-06-30T14:00

Parenting your child towards their passions: A special Father's Day episode with Christopher and Pepper Persley | Ep 242 from 2021-06-19T02:05

The power of influence in parenting, with Kelly Rippon | Episode 241 from 2021-06-11T12:00

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The Mom Life Crisis: How to recenter yourself in your own life | Ep 238 from 2021-05-19T14:07:51

College applications with less stress: Betsy Cadel | Ep 237 from 2021-05-12T21:16:28

Rene Syler on Speaking up about racism | Ep 236 from 2021-04-27T22:26:22

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Judith Warner on Kids, Resilience, and the Pandemic | Spawned 234 from 2021-04-21T14:57:51

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"Embrace the Janet Jackson rule": Supporting women in the workplace | Ep 231 from 2021-03-31T15:50:10

Showing up for yourself and your friends in pandemic times | Episode 230 from 2021-03-25T15:00

Kate DiCamillo: Why kids need superheroes right now | Spawned 228 from 2021-03-10T21:05:47

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