Sep 10

How to jumpstart your child's financial future

If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle walks you through different savings methods, from the new Trump accounts, to c ... Show More

18m 55s

Aug 25

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

Jul 9

Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think

Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a reproductive endocrinologist and a reproductive psychiatrist walk through the basic factors that contribute to your ability to get pregnant ... Show More

26m 11s

May 2022

What to say to kids when the news is scary

The news can be devastating, and tragic events can be incomprehensible for adults — so how do we talk about them with kids? Child development experts offer advice on what parents, teachers and other caregivers can say to help kids process all the scary news out there.See pcm.adsw ... Show More

22m 40s

Nov 2023

Talking to Kids When the World Feels Scary

A rise in mass shootings and growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas War are just a couple things that children are likely hearing about – regardless how parents may try to shield them. These events compounded with other factors like existential uncertainty, the pervasiv ... Show More

17m 24s

Jul 2020

Building Relationships in Uncertain Times

The news can be scary, unsettling, and anxiety inducing—and that was true even before 2020 started! What can parents do to help their teens process everything that’s going on in the world right now? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston coaches moms and ... Show More

24m 55s

Jun 2022

How to talk to kids about radicalization

It's a horror to think your kid could be a victim in a violent act of racism, sexism or other radicalization. It's a whole different kind of fear to think they could be the perpetrator of that act. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ... Show More

23m 32s

Feb 2025

When Sad Stories Hit the News: How Parents Can Talk to Kids Without Fear

Talking to kids about the news requires honesty while maintaining a sense of security. Open conversations help build trust, allowing kids to ask questions and process difficult topics in a supportive environment. This week, I welcome Rebecca Jarvis, contributing anchor at Good Mo ... Show More

55m 14s

Nov 2024

Parenting Through Fear

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

1h 1m

Sep 2025

How To Talk To Kids About Death, Suicide, And Other Difficult Topics

CW: Death, Suicide, Tragedy, Divorce This week, Jess and Scott tackle difficult conversations: death, suicide, divorce, loss, and tragedy in the news. Drawing from Scott's personal experience with suicide in his family and Jess's expertise as a child therapist ... Show More

35m 30s

Jul 2024

#67 Complaining about kids (Med)

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

14m 50s

What to say to kids when the news is sca...