Do You Talk to Your Kids About Racism?

<p>This week in the Den, the Mamas finally bring on Ashley's LITERAL day one—Nalo, her best friend since birth, Nalo Wise. After years of stories, references, and inside jokes, the audience gets to meet the woman herself. Together, Melanie, Codie, Ashley and Nalo take us deep int ... Show More

<p>The Mamas are fresh off their live show and whew — it was a ride! This week they’re sharing what it really took to make it happen: long days, late nights, and the sisterhood that kept them going. From planning and promotion to showtime nerves, they talk about pouring your hear ... Show More

<p>Michael Ealy is the Daddy in the Den! Earlier this year, actor, husband, and father of two, Michael Ealy joined the Mamas to talk about raising a boy and a girl. Michael shares lessons learned, from recognizing double standards - why are girls called sassy but boys are asserti ... Show More

This week, award-winning journalist and podcaster Elise Hu joins the show to talk about her new podcast Raising Us, where she explores how parents can handle the trickiest questions kids throw their way. A mom of three, Elise shares her own experiences with curiosity, honesty, an ... Show More

Raising good humans is hard. We all worry about if we're doing best and we don't always know how to do it. This is especially true when we start touching on topics we may not have experience with, like racism. Many of us may think that we can just try to raise kids who aren't rac ... Show More

<p><span>Your teen&#39;s disrespect often stems from deeper issues — are you looking past the surface? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the need for honest dialogue and appropriate consequences when a serious lack of respect occurs. They emphasize the imp ... Show More

Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode of Parenting Out Loud. Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why. Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us fee ... Show More

On this episode: Jamilah, Zak, and Elizabeth share their triumphs and fails, including how Talking Heads came to the rescue—at least temporarily. Then they tackle a question from a listener who is feeling guilt about bringing a second child into their family. They obviously love ... Show More

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Do you ever hear your child say things like, <em>“I’m such a bad kid”</em> or <em>“I’ll never be good at this”</em> and your heart sinks because you don’t know w ... Show More

<p>We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of <i>Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes</i>, about rethinking defiance, the downsides of ... Show More

<p>Welcome to episode #39 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast!</p><p>In this special episode, you&apos;ll be learning 20 high level/academic words for racism in the USA. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday is today and whose national holiday is celebrat ... Show More

Are you a worried mom of an incredible kiddo who is not talking as much as you think he or she should?  Or maybe you’re frustrated because you're on a waitlist for your little one to have a speech evaluation?  Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, ... Show More