Love punishing yourself for even the teensiest mom mistakes? Here's how to work through parenting mistakes big and small, let go of the accompanying guilt, and model healthy self-compassion for your kids.
When's the last time someone told you you were doing a great job as a mom just for keeping your kids alive? Can't remember? Grace Farris, writer and illustrator of the book "Mom Milestones" is here to tell us that we are doi…
Do you need to douse yourself with cold water in order to get up the courage to look in your bank account? We asked our listeners about bite-sized budget tips that make paying their monthly bills a little less stressful.
Can kids' resilience be harmed with an excess of praise? Here's how to talk to our kids so that they feel loved and validated– but not excessively or disingenuously complimented.
What are we really teaching kids when we force them to share with others? Is it a lesson about caring and kindness, or is it more about obligation and social customs? Molly and Blaire discuss why sharing isn't necessarily al…
"What are we doing today, Mom?" Never stress about answering this dreaded question again with Erica Domesek's book "P.S.– We Made This," which is chock-full of creative and colorful at-home projects - no trip to Michael's re…
Does your little one constantly have "big feelings" with you, their peers, or their siblings that make you have big feelings of your own? Here's how to make everyone's big feelings a little bit smaller.
In this "Best of" episode, we discuss why it’s worth the effort to get our kids playing outside, even in cold or rainy weather, with guest Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten, which offers purposeful outdoor play opportunities…
Is motherhood supposed to be nonstop fun? And if it's not, are we doing it wrong? We asked our listeners what having a "happy motherhood" means to them.
Are your child's nighttime terrors making nighttime a terror for you too? If the things that go bump in the night are consistently haunting your child, here are a few interventions that actually work.
Does your child's teacher discipline or educate differently than you would like? Before you march down to the principal's office, here are some ways to have a constructive, calm discussion about your concerns with your child…
Do you worry that you're not forming a strong bond with your toddler, or have lost the bond you used to have? Plenty of things could be contributing to that fact, and none of them are your fault.
Is your spouse away for extended periods of time, leaving you to solo parent the kids for weeks or maybe even months? Solo parenting is tough, but there are ways you and your partner can work together to make it a little eas…
What would you pay any amount of money for if it made your life easier? Sick daycare? Self-dressing toddler clothes? Car Roombas? Our listeners came up with some zillion-dollar ideas that Molly and Blaire want to invent righ…
Do you and your partner disagree about how to discipline your child? Is it getting in the way of parenting successfully? Molly and Blaire discuss why it’s important to be a united parenting front and simple, actionable steps…
When you’re a parent, “head worrier” is a big part of the job description. While it would be tempting to just bubble wrap our kids until college, in this “best of” episode we discuss how to face - and manage - some of the mo…
When did kids' birthday parties get so lavish? What hacks can we use to stay sane and not go broke when planning one? When it comes to your child’s birthday, it may be possible to have your cake and eat it too.
One minute it's sweet, one minute it's sour. No, not your chicken dinner. Your household, when your kid is cuddling with you and then turns on a dime and throws a tantrum. How can we show our kids that kindness is king? (And…
What can we learn from parents in China, Denmark, or Taiwan? Parenting is so different around the globe, and it’s always interesting to gain child-rearing perspectives in locales from Lyon to Lichtenstein.
Ever have a moment where you say something to your kid, and suddenly, somehow, it’s your mom talking? You’re not alone. Here are the things that we- and the #todpurgs fam- swore we’d never say as parents, and somehow do anyw…
Wondering how to find suitable playmates for your kid? Wondering how long playdates should be? Wondering if alcohol will be served? Here's some playdate etiquette for your listening pleasure.
Society tells us that motherhood is easy, breezy, beautiful, and natural. So why do new mothers feel anxious, depressed, or alone? And are these feelings signs of post-partum depression or to-be-expected baby blues? Molly an…