• How you and your kids can help stop Asian hate - Episode 249
    Mar 26 2021

    After the Atlanta shootings, Chinese-American blogger, teacher, and tech expert Leticia Barr published a hugely helpful article about concrete steps people can take now to help stop Asian hate, and we're so grateful that she's on our show, with her teen daughter Emily, to talk about what it's been like for them in this scary environment, and what we can all do. 

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    55 mins
  • Encore Episode: The Scholarship System – college scholarship advice from an expert!
    Mar 4 2021

    Are you a parent wondering which college scholarships are legit and which are scams? How do you get a scholarship to college without spending hours and hours on applications? We've got an expert on the show, the founder of The Scholarship System, who figured it out for herself and funded her entire college experience with scholarships!

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    42 mins
  • Moms at the Breaking Point - Episode 248
    Feb 12 2021

    Are you at your breaking point? The NY Times thought so, and let moms vent by calling in to a phone line where they could rant, complain, or just scream. They also followed three moms in different situations who are, frankly, not doing well. But they did also offer up some advice on how to get a better grip, so that's something. You can see the Times piece here.

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    46 mins
  • Pandemic Screen Time Rules - Episode 247
    Jan 29 2021

    Thanks to lockdowns and Zoom school, kids are spending an unprecedented amount of time on screens. So how do you handle screen time rules when those screens might be your kid's only connection to the outside world?

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    39 mins
  • Forget resolutions, we've got New Year's Intentions! - Episode 246
    Jan 15 2021

    New Year's resolutions are kind of dumb. They're difficult to stick to, because if you mess up and break them, it's easy to give up until next year! Instead, we have intentions for 2021, which are much more forgiving.

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    43 mins
  • Encore Episode: Understanding the Constitution
    Jan 8 2021

    The Constitution is referenced a lot, especially when arguing on Facebook about the Supreme Court. But how well do you understand it? We're talking with author and professor Katie Kennedy about her new book, The Constitution Decoded.

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    50 mins
  • Encore Episode: Great last-minute gifts!
    Dec 18 2020

    Have you finished your holiday shopping? We have tons of great last-minute gift ideas that can truly be done right before the holiday, or even on the holiday in most cases!

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    38 mins
  • Holiday food tips with Melissa Clark! - Episode 245
    Dec 11 2020

    Just like the rest of this strange year, the December holidays are going to be different. Cookies will be mailed instead of laid out on a buffet table. Dinners will be intimate and safe. And to help us adjust, Melissa Clark is giving us her best tips!

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    47 mins