"Are You The Nanny?"

Katie Harrison talks to two stepdads to see how family life is different for them compared to stepmums. They talk about gender roles and the impact it has on stepfamily dynamics. 

Social psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley speaks to Katie Harrison about how stepmums can mentally prepare for Christmas. They talk about some of the challenges that stepmums face in the run up to Christmas. 

Katie Harrison explores the ways to create your own family and the challenges faced along the way. We hear from a stepmum who has chosen not to have kids and another who shares her experiences of infertility, IVF and the lack of support. 

<p>Kim Chakanetsa talks to a US step-parenting coach and a journalist in India about their experience of being a step-mother. They discuss the challenges of blended families and give advice to women in similar situations.</p><p>When Naja Hall began dating a divorced man with thre ... Show More

Kat is giving a Bestie in need some needed parenting advice for siblings who just don't get along. Déjà and Latisha reflect on their own relationship and how far they've come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Laurie Taylor talks to Helen Charman, Fellow and Assistant College Lecturer in English at Clare College, University of Cambridge, about her study of mothers fighting for alternative futures for themselves and their children. Is motherhood an inherently political state, one that p ... Show More

<p>When the Sugars answered a letter from a woman who felt trapped in the role of "wicked stepmother," dozens of listeners wrote in asking the same question: what about the stepchildren, who have no control over the restructuring of their family? The Sugars respond with an episod ... Show More

Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about how to deal with life's pesky problems as well as learning lots of new things from beloved listeners. This week, a woman was raised in a fringe catholic trad women cult, an OBGYN demystifies and debunks claims that Imane is not a wo ... Show More

<p>In this week's episode Steph and Laura answer your relationships D&amp;Ms.</p> <p>Exploring some really tricky topics like how to know if your partner is the right person to have children with, managing difficult in-laws and sacrificing your career for your partner.</p> <p>Plu ... Show More

This week Brittany and Aleen are back to share their experiences and emotions surrounding leaving their kids at home after much needed time off. Then, they answer popular listener questions about how to balance wearing the “friend” vs. “parent” hat, how long it should take to for ... Show More

This week on 'Asking For A Friend', Gi discusses Vulnerability with author of 'But Why?', Clemmie Telford. From answering difficult questions from kids to having an open conversation with yourself, Gi and Clemmie talk about feeling lost and when to ask for help.<hr><p style='colo ... Show More

<p>Feeling overwhelmed by all the hats you wear as a mom?</p> <p>Whether your kiddos are preschoolers, teenagers, or grown with kids of their own, there's a unique set of joys and struggles you're going through, and today we just want to remind you that you are rocking this mom t ... Show More