Spawned Parenting Podcast: Latest Episodes
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Pandemic fails, data-driven parenting, and how to make better decisions for your family, with author Emily Oster | Spawned Podcast episode 262
In the course of our parenting lives, we make a whole lot of decisions, so when I read Emily Oster's most recent book The Family Firm, which offers a very smart, data-driven method to decision making, I really wanted to chat with her on our Spawned podcast. But then I...
Kids, gratitude, and the holiday season: Can parents do better? | Spawned ep 261
As we head into the holiday season, which can be filled with the abundance of food, gifts, and celebrations, we know that a lot of us struggle with all the excess. It's valuable for us to slow down as parents, and consider ways to help develop and express more...
Answering parents top questions about the Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 | Spawned Ep 260
While some of us (including Kristen and myself) are rejoicing about the approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, we know that a lot of parents still have questions. As you should! This is our kids we're talking about, and as parents, we research everything --...
More coolness from recent weeks…
If you think the answer to the formula shortage is more breastfeeding, read these perspectives first.
Though my "babies" are all old enough to drive a car, I've been following the nationwide baby formula shortages with alarm over the rhetoric being aimed at parents who are feeding their babies formula. Instead of trying to find ways to help panicked parents feed their...
RuPaul’s new Little People Collector set sashays down the runway today.
Fans of RuPaul, you'd better work on getting your hands on this new, fabulous set from Fisher Price's Little People Collector because it could sell out faster than you can say Sashay! Shante! This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a small...
Are moms going to be okay? Terrific insight from NY Times Parenting Editor Jessica Grose | Spawned 275
Are moms okay right now? I really want to know. So I called on the one guest I knew would have a terrific birds-eye view: Jessica Grose, author and The New York Times Parenting Editor. If you've ever had a must-read parenting article sent to you by a friend, it's...
I tried this affordable, highly-rated bathing suit from Amazon and here’s what I thought
Last year, I decided to take a peek at Amazon for an affordable bathing suit, and after reading a ton of reviews, I grabbed this one from the brand Sporlike. And let's just say, it didn't disappoint. I feel fantastic in it, and every time I wear it, I get tons of...
20 kids shared what they wish they could give their moms for Mother’s Day. Their answers are awesome.
With Mother's Day right around the corner, we thought it would be so fun to ask the kids in our lives, if you could have anything delivered to your mom, what would it be? Let's just say our kids know us very, very well! Also, who has a direct line to George Clooney,...
The best digital photo organization tips with Casey von Stein, aka Miss Freddy
If you've got as many photos on your phone as we do, then you know how challenging it can be to find what you need when you need it. Holy smokes. But we are not alone! How do I know this? Well, this week's Spawned podcast guest, Casey von Stein, aka Miss Freddy, a...
8 cool ways to wear lime green, this season’s hottest color
If there's ever a seasonal style trend I can behind, it's a specific color, especially this year's lime green, mostly because it can be super easy and mostly affordable to add to your existing wardrobe. I'm already a big fan of bright colors, so grabbing a few lime...
25 special Mother’s Day gifts under $25, which we totally want ourselves
Mother's Day gifts don't have to be extravagant or expensive to be wonderful -- something I'm very appreciative of considering the price of everything from groceries, to gas, to how many kids are we putting through college? In fact, my favorite Mother's Day gifts will...
The new Simone Biles x Athleta Girl collab is a lot more meaningful than you might think.
I can't think of a better role model for young athletes (and young people in general) than GOAT gymnast and mental health advocate Simone Biles, so I was thrilled to see the new Simone Biles collaboration with Athleta Girl. The collection for girls 6-16 features fun...
10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with kids, today and every day.
Readers have asked us for ways to celebrate Earth Day with the kids -- and while the 50th anniversary in 2020 was marred by quarantine, 2022 seems like a perfectly good time to make up for it. Certainly there will be celebrations in local parks, collaborative town and...
The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.
Two years ago, Crayola introduced the Colors of the World crayons, which included a veritable rainbow of 24 skin tone crayons that not only celebrate diversity, but create an opportunity for kids to learn respect for others and more fully represent themselves. The...
8 wonderful Mother’s Day gift book ideas to celebrate all she is, and all she loves.
This year, I've been on the hunt for Mother's Day gift books, because even the mom who has everything can always use an inspiring, uplifting, sentimental, or just thoughtful new book. Consider that a Mother's Day gift book can be for any mom who loves reading of...
Presenting your kids’ new favorite play clothes, especially at these prices
This is a sponsored message for Generation Joy When parents say we need need basics for our kids, we don't mean basic basics. They have to be soft and comfy so kids wear them, high-quality and durable so kids can wear them a lot, and of course stylish. Because why...
Our favorite skincare products: Let’s talk about a self-care skin routine
If you're like us, then you're always quite curious about everyone else's self-care skin routine. So when author and podcaster Kate Spencer (you know her from Forever 35!) was a guest on Spawned a few weeks ago, we had to ask. Especially since she (along with co-host...
The new LEGO Muppet minifigs have us singing Mahna Mahna
Calling all chaos Muppets, order Muppets, and general fans! LEGO is launching a new line of Muppet Minifigs, including some of our most favorite and iconic Muppet friends. Kermit! Grover! The Swedish Chef! And yes, my personal favorite, Miss Piggy, plus a few more....
13 truly creative DIY Mother’s Day gifts that kids can make and give | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The truth is, handmade DIY Mother's Day gifts that kids can make and give themselves (or okay, maybe with a little help) are just extra touching. Of course as moms, we know that every gift from our kids is a special gift, whatever it is, whatever the cost. But, from...
Theraderm Cool Skin: A must-have for sunburn season (and beyond) | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Theraderm With summer right around the corner, that means it's sunburn season too, which can totally stop a family vacation or beach trip in its tracks. You probably already know how important aftercare can be to help prevent...
5 simple tips to help you save money that you can do right now
We’re always searching for ways to save money where we can, but with grocery and gas prices on the rise, it’s definitely on our minds. Thankfully, there are simple changes you can make right now that can save you money. And no, we’re not going to tell you to start a...
Give your kids behind-the-scenes access with Laurie Berkner’s Fan Club
My teens have grown up watching Laurie Berkner's fun-filled music videos on Nick Jr, and spent many afternoons dancing to her greatest hits like Victor Vito and I'm Going to Catch You. They've fallen to sleep listening to her gentle lullabies playing in the...
I tried Kim Kardashian’s Skims line and here’s what I thought
My relationship with Kim Kardashian is a bit fraught, so I was pretty reluctant to try her Skims line of undergarments. But after getting bombarded with Instagram ads after my search for a strapless tube bra, I figured I would give them a try. A little background on...
These gorgeous bracelets can help you manage anxiety and OCD with a little help from cognitive therapy techniques.
There's a lot of inspirational quote jewelry out here. And it's lovely -- but this is definitely not that. Instead, Presently has created a truly meaningful collection of bracelets, each engraved with mantras derived from actual cognitive behavioral therapy...