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These articles explain how the pandemic is impacting mothers and you know? We’re allowed to feel like crap about it.

These articles explain how the pandemic is impacting mothers and you know? We’re allowed to feel like crap about it.

by Liz Gumbinner | Thinking : Parent

Considering this is a site dedicated to mothers and parenting, I would not be surprised to learn that you were one of the thousands (millions?) who read The Primal Scream interactive series on the New York Times this week. Compiled by Jessica Grose, Jessica Bennett,...
One Good Thing a Day: A beautiful, easy exercise to help get you through these crazy days | Spawned ep 218

One Good Thing a Day: A beautiful, easy exercise to help get you through these crazy days | Spawned ep 218

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Podcast

Last week, I stumbled into a wonderful idea thanks to a conversation with a friend about how tough these days re lately: Start the morning by naming “one good thing” you are going to do that day. Whatever that means to you. It inspired the most diverse,...
The GenX midlife crisis: It’s real, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.  | Spawned Ep 207

The GenX midlife crisis: It’s real, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. | Spawned Ep 207

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast

This week on Spawned, I have a fantastic, encouraging conversation with Ada Calhoun, prolific author and writer, who’s always got her finger on the pulse of culture. Her latest book, Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis (from Amazon,...
10 books to help kids and teens cope with anxiety during Covid 19. Because it may be getting harder, not easier.

10 books to help kids and teens cope with anxiety during Covid 19. Because it may be getting harder, not easier.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Anxiety had already been a concern for many of our kids before the Covid pandemic hit, and as we all know, the current situation isn’t helping. All of us are having to navigate an entirely new way of life right now, and it can be particularly hard on kids. Their...
The most reassuring, helpful, and detailed expert tips for talking to kids about Coronavirus and managing their concerns | Spawned Special Episode 193

The most reassuring, helpful, and detailed expert tips for talking to kids about Coronavirus and managing their concerns | Spawned Special Episode 193

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Podcast, Tips + Tricks

As the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak has increased, and life as we know it seems to be changing by the second beyond our control, parents are really struggling. A lot. I knew right away we needed to have a conversation with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician and...
11 top-rated veterans organizations offering everything from adaptive housing to service dogs to support exclusively for women

11 top-rated veterans organizations offering everything from adaptive housing to service dogs to support exclusively for women

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

I actually moaned when I saw an ad on TV this weekend that said something like, our veterans fought hard for our country, and now we’re fighting hard to bring you these great deals at our annual Veteran’s Day sale… I mean, are you kidding me? I love...
You are a f*cking awesome mom with author Leslie Bruce

You are a f*cking awesome mom with author Leslie Bruce

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Here’s an obvious statement: motherhood is hard. It’s so hard, in fact, that it can often feel like you’re not doing a great job. It’s actually why I started my blog Motherhood Uncensored, and why author Leslie Bruce wrote her newest book, You...
How to stop fighting with your kids and create more peace at home | Spawned ep. 164

How to stop fighting with your kids and create more peace at home | Spawned ep. 164

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Could you use a little more calm around the house? Fewer fights? Lower blood pressure? (Mostly yours?) On this week’s episode of the Spawned Parenting Podcast, we’re going to help you reduce conflict in your family — also known as screaming and...
How to get teens into therapy? This online platform puts it right on their phones.

How to get teens into therapy? This online platform puts it right on their phones.

by Kristen Chase | Helpful Services

As someone who was trained as a creative arts therapist, and has been in therapy myself for many years, I fully understand the value of counseling. Particularly during those extremely difficult teen years. I also know how challenging it can be to get a teen into...
Maternal mental health: What we can do to spread the word about this important issue | Spawned Ep 153

Maternal mental health: What we can do to spread the word about this important issue | Spawned Ep 153

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

Did you know that one out of seven women will be affected by maternal mental health? That’s a staggering number and yet, women experience judgment and misdiagnosis of their maternal mental health disorder every single day. On the episode of the Spawned Parenting...
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