Spawned Parenting Podcast: Latest Episodes
The latest from Spawned, our award-winning parenting podcast
The dedicated holiday gift help series, part I : Spawned episode 24
Considering it's the holidays and all, and you just may have holiday shopping on the brain, we thought we'd do something totally crazy and devote two entire episodes of Spawned to helping you with your holiday shopping! This week, we're all about kids' holiday gift...
Raising kids in a world that’s obsessed with beauty and image
Okay so yeah. The Starbucks red cup controversy. We just couldn't help but weigh in on whether we approve of Satan's own minimalist design on this week's Spawned with Kristen and Liz. Then we talk about raising kids in a world that's so obsessed with beauty and image....
Do you have Pinterest Syndrome?
In honor of our 21st episode birthday (because that's totally a thing, right?), we're talking about booze! Just wait until you hear what Kristen mixes vodka with. And, let's just say we get into a little vent session about Pinterest Syndrome. Do you suffer from it?...
More coolness from recent weeks…
A stylish way to zig zag with your cool Chuck Taylors
Time has proved these cool styles never fade.
7 myths about lice that every parent should know. (And, apologies.)
Our household been through the dreaded lice (shudder) more times than I'd like to admit. The only good thing that's come out of it -- besides a wildly clean house -- is enough knowledge about what works, what doesn't, and which "guaranteed to eliminate lice" myth is...
From unsolved science mysteries to Hamilton, 5 cool educational videos tweens and teens will love
If you're like me, you're currently scrambling to find ways to keep your kids occupied -- and better, still learning -- during summer when school's out. That's where our newest sponsor The Great Courses Plus comes in. They turn screen time into educational time,...
6 fantastic children’s books celebrating LGBT families, because #LoveisLove
If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that all families should be celebrated, all the time. Because, love is love. So we pulled together these 6 excellent children's books that celebrate LGBT families. The way it's important for children of color to see...
Man V Child: Comedian Doug Moe on surviving the baby + toddler years | Spawned ep 78
Does anyone really want to see your kids' poop photos on Facebook? Should you lie to your kids when they walk in on you uh...wrestling? What does it mean to "walk a mile in another table's pants?" Actually, we don't know about that last one. Still, tune into this...
Too cool for the kiddie pool: We’ve got 5 of the cutest reusable swim diapers for boys.
While I love a classic sailboat print as much as the next mama, I've been looking to find something a little fresher for my son's big debut at the kiddie pool this summer. And OMG these reusable swim diaper for boys (and, hey, girls too!) are just the prints I was...
10 truly cool personalized gifts for dad you can still order in time | Father’s Day Gifts 2017
We've shared so many cool personalized Father's Day gifts over the years, as well as personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday or shopping list -- but the catch is, you often have to shop early. So I'm so happy to share these fantastic personalized gifts for dad...
We’ve found the cutest pool floaties known to man…or bird.
Pool accessories have come a long way since I was a kid. Back then, we made do with inner tubes and foam noodles, but now there's larger-than-life, lounge-able swans and rainbow unicorns. Not to mention huge floating hashtags. But my favorite new pool must-have takes...
Mommyhood wine bottle labels: Here’s to surviving your first playdate from hell.
For all those wine-lovers out there (ahem, like me), we're entitled to toast our momentous new mom wins. With some celebratory vino and a high-five, right? That’s where these hilarious Mommy’s First Motherhood Milestones Wine Bottle Covers come in. That first time...
10 free Father’s Day printables that make great gifts all on their own | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017
Father's Day is inching closer and closer, and if you haven't found the perfect Father's Day gift for Dad -- don't panic! In addition to lots of the gifts in our guide, there's a stellar chance you can find just the gift you're looking for right here, among these free...
8 of the coolest summer water activities for your backyard. (Pool? What pool?)
Summer comes in two settings: Hotter and Hottest. That's why we love these amazing summer water activities for the backyard that we found on some of our favorite sites around the web. I mean I know that for kids, a nice, cool pool is often the most hoped-for remedy;...
20+ backyard party ideas: Host the best summer party on your block.
Warmer weather means moving the inside activities outside, which is an all-around good thing -- especially when it comes to those long summer day get-togethers. Parties are somehow just more fun when they're in the backyard (and we admit, the easier-to-clean-up aspect...
A book club that supports Black women authors sets its sights on a festival you should know about.
From Brooklyn to beyond! The Well-Read Black Girl Book Club (WRBG), which has been bringing together women of color to celebrate and raise awareness of Black literature, will be hosting its first-ever The Well-Read Black Girl Writers' Conference & Festival this...
Pom poms: They’re not just for cheerleaders.
I've been kind of tickled looking at the colorful new boho pom pom sandals that have blowing up my feeds lately, but I'm not entirely sure I can pull them off. Then I saw this amazing woven trapeze pom pom bag from Ted Baker and I thought, oooh...now that I could do....
9 outrageously cool experience gifts for the dad who has everything | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017
If there's a dad in your life who's impossible to shop for, Father's Day gifting can present an annual challenge. Well -- challenge for you, but fun for us! That's why we turn to fantastic experience gifts for the dad who has everything. So while we think our 2017...
The bed rail cover that makes you hate bed rails a lot less.
Oh, bedtime. Why do you have to be so difficult for so many parents? From infant swaddlers to resources for big kid sleep anxiety, parents with kids of all ages will always crave solutions to make bedtime safer and easier. While my baby is still a few years away from...
11 creative DIY Father’s Day cards kids can make! Awwww…. | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017
Sometimes the sweetest Father's Day gifts don't come from a store, but come cobbled together with Scotch tape and glue sticks -- like these awesomely creative DIY Father's Day cards kids can make for a special dad, grandpa or stepfather in their lives. Of course we...
5 funny books on fatherhood from dads who definitely know funny | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017
Being a parent really does require a great sense of humor, especially in those early years. And these five funny books on fatherhood should help. All written by fathers who also happen to be hilarious (Michael Ian Black? Jim Gaffigan? Hello!), these memoirs and cheeky...
Could the Kiddo wearable health tracker help kids make better choices? | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Kiddo If you want a way to keep track of your child's health and well-being in real time, meet Kiddo, a new wearable health tracker designed to do just that. This wearable gadget gives you real-time insights about your kid's...
Target’s new Pride tees for kids: Because love is love, and parents are parents
But did you know that Target offers these kids’ tees that support their #takepride initiative?
6 simple tips for making a baby book when you’re a busy new parent. You can do it!
One of the biggest mom guilt woes (or badges if you're a proud Type B Mom) is the lack of a completed baby book. We hear it from so many readers over the years, and I get it! Even the best-laid plans can go south once there's a real, live baby with needs -- and an...