Optimal Motherhood

The 20th Century was a time of unparalleled industry, creativity, innovation, and reach in the toy industry. Michael Kimmel, a SUNY distinguished professor emeritus and author of Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America, joins us to talk about ...  عرض المزيد

Can fear and enchantment be two sides of the same coin? How can stories help children navigate through darkness and wonder? Maria Tatar, the John L. Loeb Research Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and of Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University, joins us to disc ...  عرض المزيد

Being a parent has always been SO stressful, but nowadays, when you throw social media into the mix, it’s next level. Jess & Camilla share their personal stories of managing stress levels as parents and how they overcome the toughest of challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...  عرض المزيد

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 ...  عرض المزيد

Therapist, writer, and content creator Vanessa Spinarsky helps women untangle the cultural scripts that shape how we mother. Her viral message to “unf*ck your conditioning” has resonated with thousands of mothers who are tired of feeling like their worth depends on self-erasure. ...  عرض المزيد

With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.   Find u ...  عرض المزيد