Parenting : NPR

Parenting Every week, Tell Me More checks in with a diverse group of parents for their common sense and savvy parenting advice.

Special Series

Parenting

Tell Me More checks in with diverse parents for their common sense and savvy parenting advice.

Subscribe to Best of NPR Newsletter

Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day

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

Download
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

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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

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

Download
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

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

Download
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

Download
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

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

Download
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

Download
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

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

Download
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

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

Download
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

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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
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

Download
Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/282503805/282503806" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

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

Download
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