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Parent Trapped Podcast
Overview
A weekly parenting podcast from Common Sense Media. Each week, host Ann Marie Baldonado checks in with authors, educators, and celebrities to bring you real-world stories and tips
During this podcast series from Common Sense Media, host Ann Marie Baldonado checks in with authors, educators, and celebrities to bring you real-world stories and tips. You'll hear from experts and listeners on everything from juggling work and school with kids at home to awesome pillow fort designs and great family movies. Podcasts are . copyright Common Sense Media. All rights reserved. Available for free listening on Apple and Google Podcasts,
Episodes in the Podcast Series
Episode descriptions are from the Common Sense Media website.
Mom, I'd Like to Make an Appointment
The coronavirus has upended families' lives. Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with experts, celebrities, and listeners about life, work, and learning with kids at home.
Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time
Ever since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Is all that screen time harmful?
Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises
What 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.
Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree
During 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!
Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide
Over the summer, kids tend to lose some of what they learned during the academic year—and that slide may be greater this year, with schools being shut for months during the pandemic. Today we'll get some tips on how to manage the "COVID slide." Plus, award-winning children's book writer Grace Lin brings author visits to your home, and comedian Rob Huebel has some tricks for getting through the monotony of spending every freakin' day with your kids.
Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader
Reading, 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, including some games dreamed up by the one and only Julie Andrews.
Racism and Resilience
Racism 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 Allison Briscoe-Smith will share her advice for talking with your kids about big, important topics like racism, ways to promote resilience, and committing to action.
W. Kamau Bell Sings Daniel Tiger
... and just when you think he's done ... he sings some more. Plus, chores! And getting your kid to do them. Author Asha Dornfest has some ideas.
Making Space with Christian Robinson
Feeling 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.
Pornography, Shared Passwords, Incognito Mode, Oh My!
Since 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 the internet even when you're not watching.
Embracing the Messiness of Life
In 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. Plus, we do a little bit of therapy … movie therapy.