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When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offe ...
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We’re rerunning some of our favorite holiday episodes to keep you company while you do all the things this season. Listen to all of our holiday episodes in this Spotify playlist. Experts say happiness is often purer in the anticipation of an event. The reality can be a little more messy. And at no time of year is that sentiment more true than durin…
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Acomi and Turk182 put their seats and tray tables in the upright and locked position so they can watch Die Hard 2 (1990). Bad luck falls on the McClane family again, as Holly's airplane, and several others, are being held hostage by a disillusioned colonel. And, only John McClane is stepping up to stop them. Join Acomi and Turk as they're treated w…
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Are teenagers destined to be bored by high school, or are we missing an important piece of the puzzle? Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of THE DISENGAGED TEEN, explain what's behind the teen disengagement crisis and how parents can act. Jenny Anderson is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experie…
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SHOULD we yell at our kids? No. Do we? Yes. Some of us perhaps a little too often. Kids are hardwired to push our buttons to get attention, and none of us are saints.But while verbal abuse is definitely horrible, hollering “you are about to miss the bus again” is perhaps a little more forgivable—and fixable, as it turns out. And it is definitely be…
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We’re rerunning some of our favorite holiday episodes to keep you company while you do all the things this season. Listen to all of our holiday episodes in this Spotify playlist. Are you juggling “dress as your favorite reindeer” day at preschool with frantic texts from your sister-in-law asking what your spouse wants for Christmas? Are you feeling…
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Does being a crunchy mom mean milling your own flour and sending your kids to school barefoot? Emily and Jason Morrow, creators of Really Very Crunchy, discuss what inspired them to both embrace and riff on the crunchy lifestyle. Emily Morrow is a stay-at-home mom who created the social media channel "Really Very Crunchy" with her husband Jason in …
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Engaging in regular household chores is a great way for kids to develop important life skills. But how can we take the time to teach kids how to do these chores while not making laundry day any more hectic than it already is? Amy and Margaret discuss: How regular chores help kids develop important skills Why "noticing" what needs to be done is just…
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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. Are you the “bad parent” in your home? The enforcer of bedtimes, the keeper of deadlines, the stern shusher in the church pew? Or are you the “good parent,” the authority figure more likely to agree that time is a construct and that ice cream not on…
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What happens when mothers engage in the radical act of putting themselves first? Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU, a women’s community grounded in wellness and empowerment. In this interview she explains the importance of self-care for mothers, overcoming mom guilt, and nurturing children's independence. Vanessa and Amy discuss: The burnout …
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Today Parents is tackling this same topic this week—and our listeners' advice is quoted! Moms are challenging the idea that they are the sole keepers of holiday ‘magic’ It's hard not to feel like we've got to be doing ALL the things at the holidays, especially when social media tells us we should be. Here are some tips for taking perspective at the…
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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. What are the consistent and ongoing family debates in your household? Our Facebook group came through with their most heated family debate topics, and this week we give the ultimate answer for questions like: Should dishes be rinsed clean before the…
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How do we parent when we suddenly find ourselves doing it without our partner? Charles Bock, author of the memoir I WILL DO BETTER, discusses his experiences with fatherhood, grief, and finding strength through monumental challenges. Charles Bock is the New York Times-bestselling author of the novels Beautiful Children and Alice & Oliver, and a cre…
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Why do we think the way we think? How susceptible are we to influences we don't perceive? In the case of psychological effects, there are proven changes in thinking that occur in individuals or groups that can be attributed to particular causes. In this episode, hosts Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables get into some of their favorites, including: placeb…
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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. If you’re part of the “sandwich generation”– taking care of your parents and your children at the same time– you’ve got a lot of company. The demographic trends of starting our own families later, and increasing life expectancies, mean this double-c…
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Acomi and Turk182 comeback to an idea they had several episodes back. What if they could make an Expendables type movie, but with their favorite and most badass, action movie heroes? So, after taking a few weeks to think about it, they're back to share their list of who should be in the movie, and why? Join Acomi and Turk as they loosely piece toge…
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How is it our teens find us so cringe while also depending on us for clothes, shelter, and Chipotle? Chip Leighton, author of the new book WHAT TIME IS NOON, discusses the disconnect between teens' naivete about the world and the ironclad rules of interaction they still see fit to impose upon their parents. Chip Leighton is creator of The Leighton …
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Acomi and Turk182 talk about Sonic the Hedgehog comic writer and artist Kenneth Penders. Known for his mediocre work on the Sonic and Knuckles comic books for Archie Comics, Penders created multiple characters during his tenure. After leaving the publisher, he would later claim copyright over these characters, and sue Archie Comics for the rights. …
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A recent report found that the division of home responsibilities is still grossly unequal. Mothers—whether they are married or single—do significantly more than fathers. In fact, the “The Free-Time Gender Gap” report found that “simply being a woman is linked to spending more time on unpaid childcare and household work, and having less free time, e…
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We’re excited to share an episode of the podcast “What It’s Like to Be…” from New York Times bestselling business book author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession: a cattle rancher, a FBI special agent, a professional Santa Claus. He asks what it’s like to do what they do. It’s the perfect show to listen t…
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Acomi and Turk182 keep swinging along with Supaidaman Episode 18, In the Mother's Chest: Resurrect the Young Boys. The Iron Cross Army try to lure Supaidaman into a trap by making a boy and his mother look like thieves. When the boy turns against his mother, Supaidaman has no choice but to make things right. Acomi and Turk182, along the occasional …
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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. What makes us introverts or extroverts– and why do so many of us choose our total opposites for our parenting partners? In this episode we talk about the myths of introverts and extroverts, why opposites attract, and how to parent kids who are also …
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Part 2 Acomi finishes his review of John Gardner's novel October Light. This spurs Turk182 into talking about one of his least favorite books, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Pulling up a wiki page, Turk goes into everything he hates about the book; which is probably what everyone else loves. The insane, absurdity of the characters and plot.…
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What is the "whole-brain perspective" when it comes to parenting, and what does it mean to parent with the brain in mind? Dr. Dan Siegel, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, and author of the psychology classic THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, explains how we can help our kids …
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Part 1 Acomi and Turk182 explain the woes and troubles of starting the weekend's recording session late. And, Acomi regales him with the recent story of his 12 hour drive to Indiana to pick up a puppy. All this, in the land of Mennonites and no bathrooms. In turn, Turk relays his horrendous interactions with nearly every fast food drive thru in Mis…
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What do you do that, goshdarnit, actually works exactly as advertised to make your life better? In this episode, we discuss all the early bedtimes and PT exercises that we find annoyingly effective, plus... time management tactics that are frustrating useful meal planning methods that work every time (if you do them) how to make your phone more bor…
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Acomi and Turk182 anchor down on their Chuck Norris with the 1978 classic Good Guys Wear Black. Retired members of a Black-Ops team are being assassinated with little notice or concern. When the crosshairs fall on the commando's leader, Major. John T Booker, the hunter becomes the hunted. Determined to find out who's behind the assassinations, and …
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This month's Deep Dive series is all about helping our kids through hardships like making mistakes, getting rejected, and facing competition. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. Do you worry about finding the balance between forcing your kid to keep doing activities that are good for them (that you already paid for) and not letting them be mis…
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Part 2 Acomi and Turk talk about Turk's recent trip to Mississippi. The 14 hour drive, each way, wasn't bad, but great, either. But, what made the entire trip tolerable was a visit to the local comic book store (LCS), 3 Alarm Comics. Turk met with the owner and his daughter, before being enthralled by the biggest selection of of dollar comic book b…
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How can we help our kids prepare to move from a structured high school/ home environment to the less structured and more independent college environment? It starts earlier than you think! Emily Rubin Persons, founder of SKIP Coaching, explains how to help kids build the skills they need from a young age. Emily is a certified ADHD Coach who works wi…
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