The Problem With Toy Guns And Princesses

Even the most amicable split is world-changing for young children. Here are a few key tips for grown-ups trying to help their kids navigate this big transition. 

Actress Sonia Manzano is beloved by millions as Maria on Sesame Street. Her character on TV mirrored many of Manzano's real-life milestones, like marriage and motherhood (Elmo served as ring bearer for Maria's wedding on the show). She also wrote for Sesame Street in later years, ... Show More

Life Kit is excited to bring you more episodes but we're making some changes to how we organize things. Starting in the new year, this three-part guide will disappear, but all of the episodes will still be available — they are just moving to our main Life Kit feed. Search your po ... Show More

Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in anti-Asian attacks and the shootings in Atlanta earlier this month. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers ... Show More

Context matters when you want to call your brother a Silly Pumpkin Doo-Doo Head. This week, Gwenna and Tori discuss the complexities of sibling dynamics with your kids, from fairness in gift giving, to baby tooth envy, and how to explain when name calling crosses the boundary fro ... Show More

If your child has ever screamed in a library, had a melt down in the freezer aisle, or if you've ever felt like apologizing for having kids (you don't!), then this episode is for you. In this episode of Childproof, Tori and Gwenna discuss the unpredictable nature of parenting, pa ... Show More

Bring out the feelings wheel! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori emphasize the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions. They share practical tools like the ‘feelings wheel’ and ‘catastrophe scale’ to help children regulate their emotions, and discus ... Show More

Learn how to talk about your kids when they are a bit challenging. 

The Mama’s share their tips on how to navigate tough and awkward conversations with their little ones plus a listener letter from a mom who needs advice on how to have the sex talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c ... Show More

"A few days ago during pickup at our little schoolhouse, a mom shows up to get her daughter, who is 3 yrs old. ..." A story about how we treat children -- and how we might change things around for the benefit of us all 

We're talking about our difficulties as we transitioned from one child to two, the mistakes we made which fueled both sibling rivalry and shame. Listen as we help other parents acknowledge the hardships while offering connective ways to help our oldest feel as if their little nes ... Show More

This week Brittany starts us off by sharing her run in with a rude server and Aleen proudly recalls how chill she was during Mila’s first birthday party - we love chill vibes Aleen. Birthday parties and family gatherings spark an impromptu conversation about divorce, how it has a ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the challenges of parenting multiple children and giving each child the love and attention they need.</p><p>Inspired by a viral social media post, they explore topics like balancing attention between babies and older kids, feelings of ... Show More