A weekly thought-provoking conversation about the top topics and thorny issues around children of all ages. From the cloth vs disposable diaper debate to how to afford your kid's college tuition, we talk to people, parents and experts, hoping to rediscover the meaning of family in the modern age.
2 Available Episodes (41 Total)Average duration: 00:12:12
Apr 06, 2017
Talking GIFTED kids with director Marc Webb
00:18:07
Director Marc Webb (THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN) talks about his new film GIFTED. It's about the battle over the future of a very bright young girl.
Mar 21, 2017
Pregnancy in film: Alice Lowe's PREVENGE
00:18:12
A look at why pregnancy is such a common theme in horror with filmmaker Alice Lowe - who made the film "Prevenge" - while she was pregnant herself.
Feb 14, 2017
Celebrating the Holidays at School without Headaches!
00:13:00
Happy Valentine's Day! Did you stay up all night crafting hand-made cards for 26 kids in your child's class? There has GOT to be a better way! Former Kindergarten teacher Sharon Lee joins us with helpful hints to save your sanity amid a Pinterest-fueled craze for craftiness!
Jan 31, 2017
The Brood: Protesting as a family
00:13:14
In the wake of the Women's March, three L.A. moms discuss the practicalities of protesting as a family and how parents can find age-appropriate ways to engage children in politics.
Jan 24, 2017
Why the modern concept of 'parenting' may be deeply flawed
00:11:18
What we call "parenting" is actually a surprisingly new invention. Developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik argues it's also profoundly wrong.
Jan 17, 2017
When kids and smart home tech products mix
00:12:43
What happens when kids and voice-activated assistant technology (like Amazon Echo) mix? Some times it's bad. But some times it's good too.
Jan 10, 2017
Why moms of middle schoolers have it the hardest
00:11:19
A recent study finds that the hardest time for mothers isn't when they're new moms, but later, when their kids are in middle school.
Jan 03, 2017
Children's books from 2016 to read with your kids in 2017
00:08:21
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to read more with your kids, some of the books that came out in 2016 could be a great place to start.
Dec 27, 2016
Why teenagers want their parents to be like potted plants
00:10:13
Trying to spend quality time with a teenager can sometimes feel like a futile exercise. But take heart, even if they don't show it, teens really do want you around.
Dec 20, 2016
How stepfamilies can manage the stress of the holidays
00:09:44
For blended families, navigating the holidays can get particularly complicated. A stepparent coach offers some practical advice.
Apr 06 | 00:18:07
Talking GIFTED kids with director Marc Webb
Mar 21 | 00:18:12
Pregnancy in film: Alice Lowe's PREVENGE
Feb 14 | 00:13:00
Celebrating the Holidays at School without Headaches!
Jan 31 | 00:13:14
The Brood: Protesting as a family
Jan 24 | 00:11:18
Why the modern concept of 'parenting' may be deeply flawed
Jan 17 | 00:12:43
When kids and smart home tech products mix
Jan 10 | 00:11:19
Why moms of middle schoolers have it the hardest
Jan 03 | 00:08:21
Children's books from 2016 to read with your kids in 2017
Dec 27 | 00:10:13
Why teenagers want their parents to be like potted plants
Dec 20 | 00:09:44
How stepfamilies can manage the stress of the holidays
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