Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks

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Feeding your kids and family during a quarantine with Stacie Billis | Spawned Ep 196 Apr 07, 2020

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You've got the groceries. And now you've got to do something with them. And if your house is like ours, there's a whole lot of eating going on. Thanks to our guest Stacie Billis, food editor and author of the new cookbook Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, we've got awesome tips, tricks, and advice for everything from what to do with leftovers to should we be worrying about our picky eaters, and a whole lot more.

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BINGEWATCH NATION: Give yourself permission while we shelter at home! | Ep 195 Mar 31, 2020

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This week is a fun, Coronavirus-free episode about the joys of binge watching -- there's scientific reasons to give yourself permission to watch shows right now, and whether you are watching alone or with the family, we've got suggestions for what to watch...and what to skip. We also ask the question on everyone's mind right now: should you watch Tiger King? (Kristen has a good tip if you're on the fence.) Whether you like dark dystopian series, light sitcoms, or mindless reality shows, we've got recos we hope you'll love. Also, we laugh. A lot. Not just because Liz has Cheetos stuck in her teeth. // Thanks to our sponsor, the new Gigantausaurus: The Game based on the Disney Jr. Show and brought to you by Outright Games. Download now for hours of fun on Switch, PS4, Xbox ONE, and PC // For show notes, links and more info, visit the Cool Mom Picks podcast page or pop by the Spawned Facebook Community to chat. // Thanks for listening and subscribing! Wash your hands!

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Helping teens who are struggling with social distancing, isolation and loss | Ep 194 Mar 22, 2020

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We know that the shelter-in-place orders and social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for all of us in one way or another, teens, in particular, are taking an extremely hard hit. We're seeing with our own teens, and we've been hearing from our listeners and readers who are experiencing the same. And if you're like, you're feeling helpless dealing with their feelings of grief, anger, and sadness.

Thankfully, our friend, art psychotherapist and licensed counselor Tina Montagna-Tate, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, has over 20 years of experience working with tweens, teens, and families, (not to mention a tween and teen of her own) and shares her expertise on this episode of Spawned, along with answering questions many of you have been asking us. Trust us when we say that you'll feel empowered and relieved after listening to this episode.

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Special Coronavirus Episode: How to talk to our kids and teens with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg | Spawned 193 Mar 12, 2020

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In light of the Coronavirus outbreak and the hour-by-hour changes and disruptions it's creating in our lives, we immediately called pediatrician and adolescent expert Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, one of all-time favorite Spawned Parenting Podcast guests, to help us out as parents. We hope you'll listen to this important conversation between Liz and Dr. Ginsburg. We discuss how Coronavirus/Covid-19 is impacting families, how we can best manage our own anxieties as parents to set good examples, exactly what to say -- and what not to say -- to our kids, how to know if our kids are in need of professional help to manage anxiety, and even positive ways to frame our overall perspective that will help us build stronger family connections in the end. It really is a fantastic interview and we're so grateful for Dr. Ginsburg's wisdom and reassurance. // Please join us in the Spawned Parenting Community on Facebook to discuss this further, so we can help each other out even more.

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Tips for welcoming a new pet into your family, with Victoria Schade | Episode 192 Mar 10, 2020

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We're talking all things pets (well, mostly dogs, but still PETS!) for the first time ever on Spawned with our special guest, dog trainer and author Victoria Schade. She uses her expertise to answer common questions about adding a pet to your family, plus talks about her new novel (that of course, features rescue dogs!), Who Rescued Who, which will be out on 3/24. As a 3-dog owner, I found her advice to be invaluable. And as always, we close out our show with our cool picks of the week.

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Be sure to follow us on social media, and check out links from our show at Cool Mom Picks.com.

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Joy Cho of Oh Joy! on encouraging creativity in kids | Ep 191 Mar 04, 2020

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Encouraging creativity in kids is so important to us, and it's not just about crafting or calligraphy. We are SO happy to be joined by creative maven, entrepreneurial role model, mom of two, and social media megastar, Joy Cho of Oh Joy! Design Studio to talk about how to encourage more creativity in kids -- even if you don't think you're creative yourself. So many great tips for parents, caregivers and teachers. Plus, we really appreciate her thoughtful, honest talk about about how her life on Instagram may look spectacular...but life is always about making choices. Tune in! // Thanks to our sponsor, Destination Maternity and their massive sale in every store on all maternity and postpartum fashions.. Mention Spawned Podcast or Cool Mom Picks to save an additional 10% on all your in-store purchases through 3/15/2020! // And thanks to YOU for listening and subscribing and leaving us nice five-star reviews. We give you all five stars right back!

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Our almost totally LIVE super fun Valentine's Day episode, with Robert Wilder | Episode 190 Feb 14, 2020

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On this very special Valentine's Day episode of Spawned, we're chatting live with author and Meet Cute lead writer Robert Wilder. Together, in our sound editor's recording studio, we chat about all things Valentine's Day - from gift ideas and celebrating with kids, to some racier topics (ahem). Plus, we learn more about Meet Cute, the new Rom-Com scripted audio company that's shaking up the podcast world that just launched today. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to hear Kristen and Liz together in the same room live, along with a very funny guest (and some good wine), this is it. We hope you laugh as much as we did!

And as always, we close out our show with our Cool Picks of the Week. Make sure you're a Spawned subscriber so you never miss an episode.

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How do you know when to move? | Ep 189 Feb 13, 2020

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Have you outgrown your home? Do you feel priced out of your current zip code? Are you ready to move from the joys of urban rats to the joys of suburban raccoons in your garbage? AND. Does all of this make your palms sweat? Fear not! This week we're joined by the witty, and extremely helpful "Marie Kondo of Moving," Ali Wenzke. She's sharing tips from her book, The Art of Happy Moving, to help families know whether it's time to move. And, importantly, tips for making it easier when you do, especially on the kids. We even love her ideas for making your home feel new, if you have no plans to move at all. // Join us in the Spawned Parenting Podcast private Facebook community to chat about this...or anything at all! // Shownotes on the Cool Mom Picks podcast page // Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy the show! (Do we sound like Miranda Sings?)

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Valentine's Day crafts and activities you can do with your kids | Spawned Ep 188 Feb 06, 2020

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With Valentine's Day around the corner, we've got fun craft ideas and activities on the brain. Because if you're like us, the lingerie and dinner out just isn't in the cards, which to be honest, is perfectly fine with us. So on this episode, we're sharing everything from fun crafts, printables and recipes, to our favorite games and family-friendly activities that can help you connect and make memories together. And best of all, they're pretty much free or close to it. Whoo!

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Peggy Orenstein on Boys & Sex | Ep 187 Feb 05, 2020

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This interview with Peggy Orenstein on her new best-selling book, Boys & Sex, is absolutely a must-listen episode for all parents. Once again, with all caps: IT'S A MUST-LISTEN. Whether you have younger boys, older teens, or even girls, this very candid interview is one of the most eye-opening, informative scary, and yet hopeful discussion about how we can bring up the next generation of sexually healthy young men. Want to talk about what you heard here today? Visit our Spawned community on Facebook. // Thanks to our sponsor, the convertible ergoPouch sleep sac bag -- save 30% on your order with code CMPXERGOPOUCH30 through 2/29/2020.

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