episodes

Sobriety coach Suzanne Warye joins Margaret to discuss her new book THE SOBER SHIFT, gray area drinking, and why life without alcohol isn’t deprivation but abundance.

Is it normal kid behavior—or something more? Amy and Margaret explore when kids’ behaviors like tantrums, picky eating, or mood swings might signal bigger challenges, and share strategies to support your child with less stress and more confidence.

October’s "Free-Time Gender Gap Report" found that women spend twice as much time on household labor as men do, even when controlling for marital/parental/socioeconomic status, race, and age. So why are women of all stripes working harder in the home?

Writer Carla Ciccone joins Amy and Margaret to discuss her new memoir NOWHERE GIRL, the rise in late ADHD diagnoses among women, and how self-acceptance and compassion are the antidote to shame.

Parents will do anything for their kids—from dumpster diving to hours-long road trip detours. Amy and Margaret share the funniest and most heartwarming stories of the crazy things moms and dads do for love.

How do we find "balance" in our lives as moms– and why does that sound like such hard work? Dr. Amber Thornton, host of the podcast "Balanced Working Mama," tells us where mom guilt really comes from - and how we can counter it.

Dr. Kate Mason, author of POWERFULLY LIKABLE, joins us to share practical strategies for women to communicate more effectively. Being "likable" can also mean communicating with clarity.

Have female friendships become overcomplicated? In this episode we explore why "friendship breakups" have become a thing, and what we really look for in our close friendships—plus how to reconnect after drifting apart.

Remote work is here to stay. So how to we integrate it into our lives in a healthy way? Natalie Mayslich and Blessing Adesiyan, authors of the The Modern Workplace Report, share what they've learned about the effects of remote work on employees, particularly working women.

Amy talks with Trevor Hanson, founder of the Secure Self Club, about anxious and avoidant attachment styles, breaking negative patterns, and building security in relationships through self-compassion and daily attachment skills.

Our listeners submitted so many "Husband Crimes" we're back with another edition. From refusing driving directions to excessive soy sauce usage, these criminals are all guilty.

Ericka Sóuter has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a regular contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets. Ericka speaks to parents across the country about the issues, controversies, and trends most affecting families today. She's also the author of ⁠How to Have a Kid and Life: a Survival Guide.⁠ In this episode, Ericka and Margaret discuss: The greatest predictor of kids' socioemotional wellbeing The six questions you should ask yourself every year T...

Sociologist Allison Daminger joins Amy and Margaret to discuss her new book What’s On Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life. She explains the true cost of the mental load on women and how couples can shift into a more intentional dynamic.

Kids can go through rough stretches of being really, really hard on their parents. Here's how to handle hurtful words, maintain boundaries, and keep connection strong through these tough moments.

How do we help our kids succeed in school without becoming the dreaded "snowplow" parents? Here are some parenting tips for advocating for your child at school when necessary, while also empowering our kids to navigate their own learning. Amy and Margaret discuss: How school environments have changed in the last few decades Best practices for helping kids of different ages manage homework How to start a productive conversation with your child's educators about concerns you may have Here are...

Forgotten luggage. Strollers that won’t fold. The best-laid family vacation plans quickly sour when there's a monster who forgot to pack the bathing suits. Here are some vacation monsters we’ve met. Full disclosure: sometimes the monster is us.

Learn how radical acceptance can ease parenting struggles, reduce shame, and improve relationships. Amy and Margaret explore what it really means to accept reality, manage emotions, and find peace in what we can’t control.

School supplies. Pre-season sports. Parent portals. Uniform pants that don’t fit the night before the first day. Back to school means the return of so many fun activities for kids, and so many fresh hells for parents. Here are a few of our favorites.

Margaret speaks with Jyoti Chand, author of FITTING INDIAN, about the South Asian culture she was raised in, how much of her own life informed the experiences of her novel’s protagonist, and why emotional intelligence is so key to child development.

Make back-to-school season less stressful with these tips on sleep schedules, meal planning, and simple routines. Margaret and Amy share ways to reduce overwhelm, save time, and support kids' mental health this fall.

Kelly Corrigan, host of "Kelly Corrigan Wonders", discusses with Amy how she has navigated the emptying nest and her continually changing relationships with her older children.

Mike de la Rocha joins Margaret to discuss grief, fatherhood, masculinity, and his new book SACRED LESSONS, a moving look at healing generational wounds, expressing emotion, and parenting boys with presence and compassion.

We return to the courtroom of everyday relationship annoyances in our "Husband Crimes" series. Listeners submit crimes perpetrated by their spouses, and we serve as (infallible) judge, jury, and executioner.

These days puberty starts sooner and lasts longer. That requires not one "The Talk," but a hundred small conversations. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, co-authors of THIS IS SO AWKWARD, offer tips for getting started.