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Some Assembly Required: Because kids don't come with an instruction manual, is a podcast for real parents raising real kids.
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Parenting Takes a Village (opens the original)
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Sometimes the best parenting advice comes from a colleague in the hallway, over a cup of coffee, or during a quick conversation between classes. In this episode, our teachers and staff share the best parenting advice they've received from fellow employees. You'll hear funny stories, hard-earned lessons, and meaningful encouragement from people navigating many of the same joys and challenges you are. Filled with laughter, wisdom, and a few "I needed to hear that" moments, this episode celebrates
Homework Without the Headaches: Coaching Your Child for Success (opens the original)
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Homework can quickly become a nightly struggle when parents feel responsible for managing every assignment. In this episode, we explore strategies to support school-age children in ways that build independence, confidence, and learning. You'll learn what age-appropriate homework support looks like at different grade levels, how to move from being a homework manager to a learning coach, and simple strategies that help children take ownership of their work. Whether your child is just beginning ele
Three Healthy Tensions: The balancing act of parenting (opens the original)
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Parenting often feels like walking a tightrope between competing priorities. As parents, we want to provide comfort and security for our children, yet we know that growth often comes through challenge and discomfort. We seek to extend grace when they fall short, while also providing the discipline that shapes character and responsibility. And in a world filled with calendars, commitments, and activities, we strive to balance the benefits of well-planned schedules with the freedom and creativity
Summertime Rewind! Getting Everyone Out the Door Without Losing Your Mind (opens the original)
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The school year is on the horizon, so we are closing out July with our last summertime rewind for 2026: a discussion on not losing your mind in the mornings! Our friends Karyn Vickery from Wesleyan School and Ellen Hill from The Schenck School, share a lot of wisdom and a lot of laughs from their experience first as moms and also as educators.
Summertime Rewind! 4 Questions to Ask Before Your Child Has a Smartphone (opens the original)
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Chances are, if you have school-aged children in your house this summer, you may find yourself asking questions about managing devices and screentime. For many parents of tweens and teens, one of those questions is when to give your child their own smartphone. Today we are replaying an episode from earlier this year. Sean Nestor and Joseph Antonio share their thoughts, both as educators and dads, on the four questions parents should ask themselves before their child has a smartphone.
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