We can only understand our present when we understand our past, right? But how can we do that when the evidence of that past is gone? When the stories aren't passed down or recorded? This week we explore this question with bioarchaeologist Dr. Sian Halcrow of the University of Otago who does just this. She studies the bones of dead babies to help us bett ... Show More
Feb 2025
Ep. 65: How can nurture transform your parenting and your child?
When we think about raising our children, we often all have ideas of what is best and what we want to do. Not always are we able to achieve those goals – for better or worse. But the early years, especially 0 to 3, are crucial in our children’s neurological development and knowin ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2024
Parenting Trends Throughout History: We’ve always done it wrong … and also right
As a parent, it’s extremely easy to get very focused on “doing it right.” Which means, usually, doing what is considered “right” in your particular time and cultural context. And sometimes, amid this pressure, we need a little perspective. Human history is long, and what is consi ... Show More
39m 16s
Oct 2023
Qu'est-ce qu'on ressent quand on devient parent ?
“De toutes les histoires qui commencent, c'est la tienne qu'il m'importe de raconter, parce qu'elle bouleverse la mienne comme personne ne l'a jamais fait.” écrit la philosophe Claire Marin en évoquant sa fille. L’amour, la peur, la colère sont des émotions familières, mais comme ... Show More
32m 23s
Nov 2023
Comment ne pas mettre son enfant dans une case ?
Comment parlez-vous de vos enfants ? À la crèche, à l’école, aux amis, est-ce que des mots reviennent ? Votre enfant est turbulent, et c’est comme ça que vous le présentez au monde. Il est aussi rieur, curieux, inventif et anxieux, mais le post-it “turbulent” tient mieux que les ... Show More
30m 52s
Aug 2022
Childhood Wounds We Never Knew We Had (Until Kids) with Dr. Jean Cheng
Clinical psychologist Jean Cheng joins Janet to discuss the puzzling, painful, and self-defeating feelings that our children's behaviors can bring up in us as parents. No matter how well educated and prepared we are for this role, we might find ourselves overwhelmed and viscerall ... Show More
35m 25s