Working with childhood

A short introduction to this album. 

What is the best way to start writing a family history? This discussion highlights working methods and practices, offering advice on drafting, sources and note-taking. 

Three famous biographers, Ex-Speaker Betty Boothroyd, broadcaster Peter White and writer Martin Amis all discuss their experiences writing autobiographies. 

What do we remember about childhood? And how do we write about it, without feeling trapped in the past? Ian McMillan talks to poet Don Paterson about music as a mnemonic tool, his youthful attraction to the art of origami, and the perils of confectionary. He talks to writer Sally ... Show More

Navigating childhood in our multicultural citiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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

Being a parent means making tough decisions all the time. In today's podcast, we'll be learning about a very important parenting moment in an age-old debate: are righties smarter than lefties? Or vice versa? The parents in this dialog struggle with old Chinese stereotypes and try ... Show More

In this episode we explore the question of the long term impact of unresolved childhood trauma. Specifically we consider how difficult it can be for people with unaddressed trauma to really show up for a child who is vulnerable. 

It’s tough, as adults to keep that sense of wonder, and sometimes fear, that we used to carry as children. Today, Leslie retells some of her experiences that she wrote down and reads for us.<br /><br />Have a story? Go to TrueScaryStory.com and fill out the form! <br /><br />Join ... Show More

<p>"Just be yourself" is often easier said than done. It requires time, contemplation, awareness, and often, bravery. And it's really difficult to write a children's book that doesn't come off as simplistic advice, but is carefully crafted and delivers the message well.  Author M ... Show More

For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted Child stars face a strikingly bizarre reality where the world gains excessive, intimate and unchecked access to their physical body and personal life. Fr ... Show More

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   Childhood is a roller coaster. When you can share funny or positive memories about your days as a kid, it can help you build immediate connection with a colleague or an acquaintance. Listen in for vocabul ... Show More

You might not know a lot about your parent's life before they had you: their childhood dreams, their first love, their heartbreaks. If you're a child of immigrants, there might be even less you know due to language barriers or traumatic experiences. But all of these things are pa ... Show More