Barbara Gerber and her son, Kayden Stephanie Natale /Courtesy Barbara Gerber hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Natale /Courtesy Barbara Gerber Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day May 6, 2014 The day is tough for foster children who feel loyal to the biological moms who aren't able to raise them. It's hard for the foster mothers, too. Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day Listen · 11:30 11:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/310090769/310121442" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rodolfo Arguedas (sadeugra)/iStockphoto Teen Sexting Not So Bad? April 15, 2014 Many parents probably hope their teens will never share explicit cellphone messages or photos. But some researchers and parents now say sexting might just be a normal part of teen development. Teen Sexting Not So Bad? Listen · 16:51 16:51 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/303216933/303216935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Teen Sexting Not So Bad? Listen · 16:51 16:51 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/303216933/303216935" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion After 7 Years, Moms Panelists Share How They've Changed July 29, 2014 Tell Me More's diverse panel of moms join the program one final time to offer some common sense and savvy advice. After 7 Years, Moms Panelists Share How They've Changed Listen · 16:56 16:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/336306539/336306540" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
After 7 Years, Moms Panelists Share How They've Changed Listen · 16:56 16:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/336306539/336306540" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Where Do Dads Go For Parenting Advice? July 29, 2014 Fathers often get left out of parenting conversations, whether they're about packing the diaper bag or work-life balance. For more, host Michel Martin is joined by a diverse panel of dads. Where Do Dads Go For Parenting Advice? Listen · 17:02 17:02 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/336306532/336306533" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion When It Comes To Other People's Kids, Should Parents Intervene? July 22, 2014 A South Carolina mother was jailed on charges of child neglect because her 9-year-old daughter was found playing at a park by herself. Should she have been punished? A panel of parents weigh in. When It Comes To Other People's Kids, Should Parents Intervene? Listen · 17:15 17:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/334035834/334035838" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
When It Comes To Other People's Kids, Should Parents Intervene? Listen · 17:15 17:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/334035834/334035838" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises July 15, 2014 Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses the challenges of caring for an elderly parent or loved one, especially when it comes to needing guardianship. With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises Listen · 12:38 12:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/331681150/331681151" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises Listen · 12:38 12:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/331681150/331681151" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Why Aren't Men Asked If They Can 'Have It All'? July 8, 2014 PepsiCo's CEO Indra Nooyi generated buzz when she said women pretend they can have it all but really can't. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in on the latest entry in the work-life debate. Why Aren't Men Asked If They Can 'Have It All'? Listen · 17:04 17:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/329804378/329804379" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Why Aren't Men Asked If They Can 'Have It All'? Listen · 17:04 17:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/329804378/329804379" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Kids Dealing With Negative Body Image? Don't Judge, Listen July 1, 2014 For kids who worry about their weight or get teased about their looks, swimsuit season can be a challenging time. Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses how to talk children about body image. Kids Dealing With Negative Body Image? Don't Judge, Listen Listen · 13:13 13:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/327248376/327248377" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What To Do If Your Child Is Not A Happy Camper June 24, 2014 Sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids in this country. But what if your kids don't want to go? Tell Me More's parenting panel offers advice for getting kids ready for the experience. What To Do If Your Child Is Not A Happy Camper Listen · 16:28 16:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/325179662/325179663" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Dad Advice: How to Quiet Your 'Inner Screaming' And Survive June 10, 2014 When a woman becomes a mom, she gets lots of advice. But what about dad, who's also trying to figure out what each cry means? Tell Me More hears from dads about lessons learned in fatherhood. Dad Advice: How to Quiet Your 'Inner Screaming' And Survive Listen · 17:05 17:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/320643748/320643751" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Dad Advice: How to Quiet Your 'Inner Screaming' And Survive Listen · 17:05 17:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/320643748/320643751" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Diverse Summer Reading Picks For Kids June 3, 2014 School is ending, so what can parents do to keep their kids reading this summer? Our parenting guests share book recommendations for young readers, with a focus on Latino writers and characters. Diverse Summer Reading Picks For Kids Listen · 17:17 17:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/318471482/318471483" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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New York City's First Lady A Bad Mom ... Or Just An Honest One? May 27, 2014 Chirlane McCray, wife of Mayor Bill de Blasio and mother of two, sparked a controversy recently when she said it took her a while to get used to being a mom. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in. New York City's First Lady A Bad Mom ... Or Just An Honest One? Listen · 16:55 16:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/316313631/316313634" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
New York City's First Lady A Bad Mom ... Or Just An Honest One? Listen · 16:55 16:55 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/316313631/316313634" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Breaking Your Kid's Picky Eating Habits May 20, 2014 If your child's dinner menu starts at crackers and ends at chicken nuggets, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Tell Me More's parenting panel says that can be changed. Breaking Your Kid's Picky Eating Habits Listen · 16:58 16:58 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/314241708/314241709" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Parents Draw The Line On Teen Relationships And Social Media May 13, 2014 Teen performer Willow Smith's mom says the Instagram photo of her daughter laying in bed with an older shirtless man is no big deal. But some say it's creepy. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in. Parents Draw The Line On Teen Relationships And Social Media Listen · 17:16 17:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/312142726/312142727" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Would Dad Do? April 29, 2014 There are countless blogs and books for moms and by moms. But now more dads are asking, "What about us?" Robert Nickell talks about his new web show "My Life As A Dad." What Would Dad Do? Listen · 12:26 12:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/307968856/307968857" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Grandma Helping With The Baby: Dream Or Nightmare? April 22, 2014 Most mothers with a new baby might welcome all the help they can get. But new research suggests that having grandparents help out is worsening the baby blues for some moms. Grandma Helping With The Baby: Dream Or Nightmare? Listen · 16:49 16:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/305859281/305859282" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Grandma Helping With The Baby: Dream Or Nightmare? Listen · 16:49 16:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/305859281/305859282" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Vaccinating Children: Who Gets To Decide? April 8, 2014 Health officials are on edge after outbreaks of measles and whooping cough. Colorado lawmakers want to make it tougher for parents to opt out of immunizing their children. A panel of parents weigh in. Vaccinating Children: Who Gets To Decide? Listen · 16:22 16:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/300518793/300518796" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Vaccinating Children: Who Gets To Decide? Listen · 16:22 16:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/300518793/300518796" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Taking Your Kid To The Museum Doesn't Have To Be Miserable April 1, 2014 Some museums have a reputation for being boring, expensive and not kid friendly. But finding the right museum and planning a family trip there might be easier than you think. Taking Your Kid To The Museum Doesn't Have To Be Miserable Listen · 14:23 14:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/297705073/297705074" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Taking Your Kid To The Museum Doesn't Have To Be Miserable Listen · 14:23 14:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/297705073/297705074" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Beating Video Sparks Discipline Debate March 25, 2014 A video described as a dad hitting his 13-year-old daughter has gone viral, sparking a heated debate. Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses whether using physical punishment is ever appropriate. Beating Video Sparks Discipline Debate Listen · 17:38 17:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/294241206/294241210" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Beating Video Sparks Discipline Debate Listen · 17:38 17:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/294241206/294241210" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
#NPRWIT: Women In Tech How Parents Are Leading The Revolution For Girls In Tech March 18, 2014 Tell Me More learns different ways parents can integrate science and tech into their families from math professor Rachel Levy, her daughter Mimi Kome, and educational technologist Iman Saint Jean. How Parents Are Leading The Revolution For Girls In Tech Listen · 16:17 16:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/291133073/291133074" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
How Parents Are Leading The Revolution For Girls In Tech Listen · 16:17 16:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/291133073/291133074" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Former Supernanny Jo Frost Takes On Toddler Years March 11, 2014 Many people know Jo Frost as the strict childcare expert on the ABC show Supernanny. Now she's back with a new book titled Jo Frost's Toddler Rules: Your Five-Step Guide to Shaping Proper Behavior. Former Supernanny Jo Frost Takes On Toddler Years Listen · 17:20 17:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/289022215/289022216" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Former Supernanny Jo Frost Takes On Toddler Years Listen · 17:20 17:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/289022215/289022216" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Should Kindergarteners Stop Finger Painting And Start Learning French? March 4, 2014 Teachers and parents are wondering how early is too early to focus on academics in school. This week's parenting panel looks how the classroom is changing for young children. Should Kindergarteners Stop Finger Painting And Start Learning French? Listen · 12:05 12:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/285744091/285744092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Should Kindergarteners Stop Finger Painting And Start Learning French? Listen · 12:05 12:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/285744091/285744092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Paternity Leave: Why Men Don't Take It, But Should February 25, 2014 New mothers usually take at least some time off after delivering a baby, but dads are less likely to take leave. Advocates are pushing more dads to take paternity leave, and employers to offer it. Paternity Leave: Why Men Don't Take It, But Should Listen · 16:47 16:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/282503805/282503806" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bringing Up Olympians: Athletes' Parents Shed Their Own Blood, Sweat And Tears February 18, 2014 American athletes are grabbing medals and stardom in Sochi. But parents also put in plenty of blood, sweat and tears, helping their children go for gold. For more on raising Olympic athletes, host Michel Martin speaks with two parents who have been there: Debbie Phelps and Calvin Hill. Bringing Up Olympians: Athletes' Parents Shed Their Own Blood, Sweat And Tears Listen · 17:38 17:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/279056059/279056060" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Bringing Up Olympians: Athletes' Parents Shed Their Own Blood, Sweat And Tears Listen · 17:38 17:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/279056059/279056060" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript