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Embracing the Messiness of Life
Parent Trapped - July 08, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesIn our final episode of the series, we're looking at how you can take the messiness of the last few months and embrace it to have a more creative and resilient life. To do so, we're joined by Tim Harford from the podcast Cautionary Tales. He's also the author of Messy: How to Be Creative and Res...
Pornography, Shared Passwords, Incognito Mode, Oh My!
Parent Trapped - July 01, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutesSince the pandemic started, kids have been spending more time online. So how do we keep them from chatting with strangers, sharing passwords, and discovering adult content? Anya Kamenetz, author of The Art of Screen Time, gives us strategies for making sure your kids are safe and responsible on ...
Making Space with Christian Robinson
Parent Trapped - June 24, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesFeeling angry lately? Overwhelmed? How about your kids? Author and illustrator Christian Robinson has created a tool to help young people process powerful emotions through art. In this episode he'll talk about his video series Making Space, and how childhood struggles can be spun into stories. ...
W. Kamau Bell Sings Daniel Tiger
Parent Trapped - June 17, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesWith our nation in turmoil over COVID-19 and protests against systemic racism, the idea of talking about chores may seem frivolous. But most American families are still at home, overwhelmed by laundry, dishes, and dust piling up at unprecedented rates. How do we get our kids to help? Asha Dornfe...
Racism and Resilience
Parent Trapped - June 10, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesRacism has a profound impact on the health and well-being of our kids. This week, racism against the Black community is being laid bare for all families to see—from the pandemic's disproportionate impact to police brutality and other racist violence. For this week's show, child psychologist Alli...
Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader
Parent Trapped - June 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutesReading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we've got some strategies for making reading and writing exciting. First, we'll hear some games dre...
Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide
Parent Trapped - May 27, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesWith the school year coming to an end, parents and caregivers might be feeling a mix of relief and worry: relief that they no longer have to play makeshift teacher … and worry that they didn't do enough to help their kids learn this year. In today's episode, Amanda Morin from Understood shares t...
Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree
Parent Trapped - May 20, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesDuring a pandemic, there's so much to be stressed about. Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute has some strategies for keeping your anxiety in check—including one that involves eating a sandwich! Plus, some de-stressy family TV suggestions from Polly Conway from Common Sense Media. And t...
Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises
Parent Trapped - May 13, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutesWhat happens when the invisible work of mothers becomes visible during a pandemic? Better Life Lab director Brigid Schulte says now is the perfect time for couples to dream up better ways to share responsibilities at home. Then, Common Sense's Editor-in-Chief Jill Murphy recommends some great co...
Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time
Parent Trapped - May 06, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutesEver since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Today we'll find out whether all that screen time is harmful—and we'll get some drawing lessons from author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka and some weird parenting w...
Mom, I'd Like to Make an Appointment
Parent Trapped - April 29, 2020 22:57 - 2 minutesThe coronavirus has upended families' lives. Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with experts, celebrities, and listeners about life, work, and learning with kids at home. And we want to hear YOUR tips and suggestions! What questions do you have right now? How are you getting through this? Send your...
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