Parenting http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140244738&ft=1&f=140244738 Every week, <em>Tell Me More</em> checks in with a diverse group of parents for their common sense and savvy parenting advice. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Parenting http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140244738&ft=1&f=140244738 Getting Rid Of My Breasts, A Lot Of People Didn't Understand The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=140244738 The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin.

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]]> Are 'Tiger Babies' Breaking The Cycle? Chinese-American mom Amy Chua sparked a firestorm in the parenting world with her book, <em>Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother</em>. She credited her strict Asian-American parenting style with her kids' success. But what are the downsides? Host Michel Martin is joined by Asian-American parents to talk about how they're now bringing up their own kids. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183924821/are-tiger-babies-breaking-the-cycle?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183924821/are-tiger-babies-breaking-the-cycle?ft=1&f=140244738 Chinese-American mom Amy Chua sparked a firestorm in the parenting world with her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. She credited her strict Asian-American parenting style with her kids' success. But what are the downsides? Host Michel Martin is joined by Asian-American parents to talk about how they're now bringing up their own kids.

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]]> How To Avoid Being 'That Mom' When Kids Head To College Thousands of American students and their parents have survived college admission season. Host Michel Martin is joined by the regular moms contributors who dole out advice on how to how to prepare your children emotionally, academically and financially to succeed in college. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181914437/kids-heading-to-college-how-to-avoid-being-that-mom?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181914437/kids-heading-to-college-how-to-avoid-being-that-mom?ft=1&f=140244738 Thousands of American students and their parents have survived college admission season. Host Michel Martin is joined by the regular moms contributors who dole out advice on how to how to prepare your children emotionally, academically and financially to succeed in college.

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]]> Is American Day Care ... Hell? Millions of parents drop their children at day care in the morning and hope they'll be safe. But high-quality day care is hard to find, and hard to afford. Host Michel Martin discusses whether American day care is in crisis with three parents: The New Republic's Jonathan Cohn; The Washington Post's Brigid Schulte; and regular contributor Dani Tucker. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178601471/is-american-daycare-a-disaster?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/23/178601471/is-american-daycare-a-disaster?ft=1&f=140244738 Millions of parents drop their children at day care in the morning and hope they'll be safe. But high-quality day care is hard to find, and hard to afford. Host Michel Martin discusses whether American day care is in crisis with three parents: The New Republic's Jonathan Cohn; The Washington Post's Brigid Schulte; and regular contributor Dani Tucker.

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]]> Helping Teens Cope With A Parent's Cancer Cancer is a scary diagnosis for anyone, and teenagers can have an especially hard time dealing with the news that a parent is sick. To help young people cope with a parent's illness, father and daughter duo Marc and Maya Silver wrote the book <em>My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks</em>. They speak with host Michel Martin. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/09/176670295/helping-teens-cope-with-cancer?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/09/176670295/helping-teens-cope-with-cancer?ft=1&f=140244738 Cancer is a scary diagnosis for anyone, and teenagers can have an especially hard time dealing with the news that a parent is sick. To help young people cope with a parent's illness, father and daughter duo Marc and Maya Silver wrote the book My Parent Has Cancer And It Really Sucks. They speak with host Michel Martin.

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]]> Should Toddlers Own Tablets? There's a trove of apps and games for tablets that are meant to help occupy and educate small children. But how early is too early for kids to get tech-savvy? Host Michel Martin sits down with parents to find out how they integrate tablets into their kids' lives. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176022907/should-toddlers-own-tablets?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/176022907/should-toddlers-own-tablets?ft=1&f=140244738 There's a trove of apps and games for tablets that are meant to help occupy and educate small children. But how early is too early for kids to get tech-savvy? Host Michel Martin sits down with parents to find out how they integrate tablets into their kids' lives.

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]]> Moms Lean In... Or Not Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's Chief Operating Officer, pushed buttons with her new book <em>Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead.</em> In it, she advises young women to 'lean in' to their careers, and be more aggressive in pursuing leadership opportunities. Host Michel Martin asks the moms roundtable if they agree. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174106545/moms-lean-in-or-not?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174106545/moms-lean-in-or-not?ft=1&f=140244738 Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's Chief Operating Officer, pushed buttons with her new book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In it, she advises young women to 'lean in' to their careers, and be more aggressive in pursuing leadership opportunities. Host Michel Martin asks the moms roundtable if they agree.

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]]> Not Having Kids Bad For The Economy? Fewer Americans are having babies. Instead, many are putting their careers or savings accounts first. But experts say the country's low birthrate could be disastrous for the economy. Host Michel Martin examines the trend with her parenting roundtable. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173520619/not-having-kids-bad-for-the-economy?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/05/173520619/not-having-kids-bad-for-the-economy?ft=1&f=140244738 Fewer Americans are having babies. Instead, many are putting their careers or savings accounts first. But experts say the country's low birthrate could be disastrous for the economy. Host Michel Martin examines the trend with her parenting roundtable.

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]]> Bullying And Psychiatric Illness Linked A new study on bullying shows that people who were bullied have higher rates of psychiatric illness as adults. Host Michel Martin speaks with the study's lead author, William Coleman of Duke University, and bullying expert Rosalind Wiseman. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172965377/bullying-and-psychiatric-illness-linked?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/26/172965377/bullying-and-psychiatric-illness-linked?ft=1&f=140244738 A new study on bullying shows that people who were bullied have higher rates of psychiatric illness as adults. Host Michel Martin speaks with the study's lead author, William Coleman of Duke University, and bullying expert Rosalind Wiseman.

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]]> Mommy Bashing: Criticism Fair Over Kid Diet? <em>Tell Me More</em>'s parenting roundtable continues the conversation on children and weight. Is it ever OK to put a child on a diet, or will it set them up for a lifetime of self esteem issues? Host Michel Martin hears from parents. Cookbook author Anupy Singla, and fitness instructor Dani Tucker weigh in. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/19/172398570/mommy-bashing-criticism-fair-over-kid-diet?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/19/172398570/mommy-bashing-criticism-fair-over-kid-diet?ft=1&f=140244738 Tell Me More's parenting roundtable continues the conversation on children and weight. Is it ever OK to put a child on a diet, or will it set them up for a lifetime of self esteem issues? Host Michel Martin hears from parents. Cookbook author Anupy Singla, and fitness instructor Dani Tucker weigh in.

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]]> Dads Weigh In On Why Boys Fall Behind Host Michel Martin continues the conversation about why boys fall behind in school. She speaks with a group of parents and experts: author Christina Hoff Sommers, New York University education professor Pedro Noguera, University of Virginia Dean Bob Pianta, and Glenn Ivey, father of five boys. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/12/171806325/dads-weigh-in-on-why-boys-fall-behind?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/12/171806325/dads-weigh-in-on-why-boys-fall-behind?ft=1&f=140244738 Host Michel Martin continues the conversation about why boys fall behind in school. She speaks with a group of parents and experts: author Christina Hoff Sommers, New York University education professor Pedro Noguera, University of Virginia Dean Bob Pianta, and Glenn Ivey, father of five boys.

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]]> Social Media: OMG! Do Parents Get It? From tablets and iPhones to Twitter and Instagram, technology is changing the way children interact with the world. Host Michel Martin talks with a roundtable of parents about encouraging digital exploration, while keeping kids safe. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170561393/social-media-omg-do-parents-get-it?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170561393/social-media-omg-do-parents-get-it?ft=1&f=140244738 From tablets and iPhones to Twitter and Instagram, technology is changing the way children interact with the world. Host Michel Martin talks with a roundtable of parents about encouraging digital exploration, while keeping kids safe.

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]]> Comedian Margaret Cho As 'Mother To The World' Award-winning comedian Margaret Cho is doing a new tour called 'Mother.' It's centered on her own immigrant mom, who has always been a main character in her act. Host Michel Martin speaks with Cho for a special <em>Tell Me More</em> 'Moms' segment. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/22/169980245/comedian-margaret-cho-as-mother-to-the-world?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/22/169980245/comedian-margaret-cho-as-mother-to-the-world?ft=1&f=140244738 Award-winning comedian Margaret Cho is doing a new tour called 'Mother.' It's centered on her own immigrant mom, who has always been a main character in her act. Host Michel Martin speaks with Cho for a special Tell Me More 'Moms' segment.

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]]> Does Social Media Encourage Violent Teen Behavior? The recent rape allegations in Steubenville, Ohio raised concerns among parents about whether social media is encouraging bad and sometimes violent teen behavior. Host Michel Martin explores new media and teens' decisions about risk with a panel of parents. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/15/169421562/what-causes-violent-teen-behavior?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/15/169421562/what-causes-violent-teen-behavior?ft=1&f=140244738 The recent rape allegations in Steubenville, Ohio raised concerns among parents about whether social media is encouraging bad and sometimes violent teen behavior. Host Michel Martin explores new media and teens' decisions about risk with a panel of parents.

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]]> When The Going Gets Tough ... Let Kids Fail? Some parents will do anything to help their kids get ahead, but some experts say we should let them fail so they can be prepared for the real world. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ana Homayoun, author of <em>The Myth of the Perfect Girl</em>, and parents Glenn Ivey and Dani Tucker. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/08/168871928/when-the-going-gets-tough-let-kids-fail?ft=1&f=140244738 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/08/168871928/when-the-going-gets-tough-let-kids-fail?ft=1&f=140244738 Some parents will do anything to help their kids get ahead, but some experts say we should let them fail so they can be prepared for the real world. Host Michel Martin speaks with Ana Homayoun, author of The Myth of the Perfect Girl, and parents Glenn Ivey and Dani Tucker.

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