Yesterday

Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas says the key is to find refuge in what she calls "the margins." In ... Show More

21m 38s

Aug 24

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can ... Show More

17m 34s

Aug 20

Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should move in with your partner if they're not ready-How to feel like an actual "graduated" grown-upSend us your own Dear Life Kit questions at npr ... Show More

16m 41s

Mar 2022

How working parents can win back some time

Calling all working parents and caregivers! We see you, and we know you don't have much time. Career coach Daisy Dowling shares time management tips to help working parents find sanity and joy.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for s ... Show More

16m 13s

Feb 2019

Working Mothers

Are you struggling to balance career and family? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of career coach Daisy Dowling. They talk through what to do when you’re returning from maternity leave, planning to have kids early in your career, or debating whether to quit your ... Show More

36m 37s

Aug 2019

How to Thrive as a Working Parent

Daisy Dowling, founder and CEO of Workparent, says that moms and dads with jobs outside the home don't have to feel stressed or guilty about trying to balance their professional and personal lives. The key is to tease apart the different challenges -- from coping with feelings of ... Show More

25m 30s

Mar 2016

#8: Tips to Being a Peaceful Parent

Parents are busier and more stressed than ever. How do we teach our kids to manage emotions effectively if we can't do it? Get some great tips on how to keep your cool, share frustrations effectively and be that great role model you know you can be!<br/><br/>Support this podc ... Show More

16m 48s

Apr 2021

Family Management: Meet the Parents

Erica and Kevin show snapshots of life for them these days — basically, frantically working when not giving their all to childcare. They discuss how they’re handling the latest challenges working parenthood has thrown at them, highlighting tools and tips that are helping them cop ... Show More

18m 32s

Oct 2023

Finding time in a busy season of life

If you’re in a busy season of life and motherhood, you probably feel like there’s not enough time in the day. You’ve got a baby on your hip and a long to do list… how do you find the pockets of time to work on your business?!That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s epis ... Show More

12m 52s

Feb 2019

Achieving The Ever-Elusive Work-Life Balance

The perpetual battle between time spent at work vs. home can be heart-wrenching. But if your kid is asking for an appointment to get a hug, Coach Larry joins us with some thoughts on how to change that. In this episode, Larry will parse the challenges men and women face to find t ... Show More

34m 6s

Feb 2019

Achieving The Ever-Elusive Work-Life Balance

The perpetual battle between time spent at work vs. home can be heart-wrenching. But if your kid is asking for an appointment to get a hug, Coach Larry joins us with some thoughts on how to change that. In this episode, Larry will parse the challenges men and women face to find t ... Show More

34m 6s

Apr 2019

The Upside of Working Motherhood

There are a lot of reasons women should feel optimistic about having both a career and children. Two professors tell us about the takeaways from their research on working motherhood and from their experience raising three kids each. They give advice about managing expectations, t ... Show More

47m 19s

How working parents can win back some ti...