AnchorMoms: The Podcast

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Picking up the Pieces after Helene Oct 09, 2024

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Katie and Karen are navigating unchartered territory after the unprecedented damage left by Hurricane Helene. The AnchorMoms share their personal stories during the storm and the challenge of being both parents and journalists.

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AnchorMoms: Asheville Storm Devastation Oct 02, 2024

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You have probably heard about Helene's tragic impact in Western North Carolina. Katie and Karen (and their families) are safe, but our city, our neighborhoods, our lives were torn apart by this storm. We don't have water, cell service, or power but are hanging in there. Katie and Karen are working when they can while also juggling taking care of little ones through a natural disaster. Meteorologist Meghan Danahey joins Karen for a quick update on why this storm was so catastrophic.

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Charging parents in school shootings, Gen Z and Millennials are unhappy and business cards for playdates Sep 25, 2024

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Another parent is charged in the connection to a school shooting. This time the father of the suspected Georgia school shooter is facing several serious charges because investigators believe he knew his son had access to a weapon. Will charging parents serve as a deterrent for future gun violence or are prosecutors over stepping? Gen Z and millennial workers are burnt out and unhappy. Why studies show managers are missing the mark. And a new frontier for playdates. Parents are handing out business cards to arrange get together. Too much or too clever? The AnchorMoms weigh in.

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Solo trips as a parent, "sharenting" and unlimited screen time Sep 18, 2024

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One mom defends her solo birthday trip to Switzerland. The appeal of celebrating all by your lonesome in a country far, far away. The pop culture term "sharenting" isn't new but some of the potential consequences are. Why mental health is now playing a role in what parents share on social media. And from social media to screen time, Buzzfeed has compiled horrifying stories from teachers in the wild revealing how they know some students have had too much time on screens.

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The Surgeon General issues an advisory for parents, the baby name "steal" and parenting regret Sep 11, 2024

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The Surgeon General issued a groundbreaking mental health advisory for the well being of parents. The AnchorMOMS dive in. Why they say the advisory is so momentous. Plus, parents have never had so many choices...including the decision to become a parent in the first place. How this is such a departure from past generations and what it might mean for our future. Lastly, a new mom is asked twice (twice!!) by a family member to consider changing her baby's name. The protocol for using a name beloved by other family members as well.

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Push Notification Onslaught, "Venmo moms " and the surprising things kids notice Sep 04, 2024

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Fall is in full swing and so are those after school activities. Que the push notifications. One mom laments the onslaught of every alert for every activity everyday. And all hail the rise of the "Venmo mom". One mom writing she sends money instead of volunteering at her kids' school. Is donating money just as good (or even better) than donating your time? The AnchorMOMS weigh in. Lastly, a gentle warning for parents to watch what they say when they're kids are around. The surprising things kids notice, that adults don't realize.

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Other moms trigger back-to school anxiety for parents, family estrangement on the rise and parents responsible for the their kids' crimes. Aug 28, 2024

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Back to school season has a way of bringing out *all* of the emotions. Yet, what if you feel anxious not on behalf of your kids, but because of other moms? What do do when it seems like all of the other parents have it together (they don't) and you're failing (you're not). The AnchorMOMS get emotional this episode. Plus, more and more people are becoming estranged from family members. What experts say is the reason behind the uptick and why one writer says it's liberating. Lastly, can and should parents be held responsible for the crimes of their kids? It's a topic that is increasingly in the spotlight as gun violence takes center stage across the nation.

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US meal portions, "pup cup" controversy and pricey school supplies Aug 21, 2024

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Some parents are skipping groceries to buy school supplies. How this year's back to school shopping is breaking records. One mom from the UK living in the US has beef with food portion sizes in America. Why her TikTok is going viral. Plus, moms have thoughts on one writer who suggests getting kids free "pup cups" at Starbucks instead of buying cake pops. The hack that's dividing the internet.

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Back to school anxiety, school supply shopping tips and bad career advice Aug 14, 2024

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Back to School mode has been activated for many parents and students across the country. It's a time that can be stressful for kids. The AnchorMOMS have tips from an expert on how to ease the transition. And speaking of heading back to the classroom, the cost of school supplies is skyrocketing. One writer has ways to save you money. Lastly, there's an entire generation of employees that suffer from the "lucky to be here" mentality when it comes to their career. What this generation can learn from Gen Z and why working hard doesn't always pay off.

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The 'Summer of Sephora', Sweden's family leave and a surprising beach day emergency. Aug 07, 2024

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Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids but now counselors find themselves banning items previous generations never dreamed of. How the Summer of Sephora is extending to the most unlikely places. And as families in the U.S. scramble to take and afford maternity leave, one country is extending paid leave to even grandparents. Will US lawmakers and employers take notice? Plus, one mom is raising awareness about a beach day emergency. What she wants other parents to know regarding a common, yet scary occurrence.

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