Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks

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Big family tips for families of all sizes | Episode 176 Nov 15, 2019

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At times, we've got eight kids between us (that we know of - ha), which can create some parenting challenges. Over the years, we've learned how to survive (and thrive), so we figured we'd share our tips, tricks, and advice that could help families of any size. We hope they help make life at little easier. And as always, we close out our our show with our Cool Picks of the Week.

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How to be a tech-positive parent (and why you want to be one) | Episode 175 Nov 12, 2019

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Unlike other parenting milestones, like the sex talk and the drug talk, there's no precedent (yet) for having the tech talk with your kids, which is just a small part of the wild west that is digital parenting. On this episode of Spawned, we're sharing our own tips, tricks, and advice on what it means to be a tech-positive parent, and how we can mentor and empower our kids in this digital age. And as always, we close our show with our cool picks of the week.

This week's sponsor is Zulily, where you can find amazing deals on tons of kid favorites. From toys to clothing, and pretty much everything in between, head over to Zulily to get your holiday shopping done.

We love hearing from you! You can email us at spawned@coolmompicks.com, or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. And don't forget that all of the links we mention on our show, including our awesome sponsor, are available on our Cool Mom Picks podcast page.

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Holiday craziness and stress: Let's sloooooow things down, please? | Spawned Nov 05, 2019

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If you feel like this holiday season came earlier this year, and the pressure is more pronounced, you're not imagining it. On this week's Spawned parenting podcast, we're (complaining) talking about the very real reasons this year feels more intense. BUT! It's okay! We've also got tons of expert tips for managing the 4 biggest stressors of the holiday season: Gifts, money, family, and external pressure. // Find all the links from today's show including our cool picks of the week on the Cool Mom Picks podcast page. // Extra thanks to our fantastic sponsors, FAMfriendly.com, which offers helpful resources for raising smart digital kids; as well as Ritual Vitamins, who is offering Spawned listeners 10% off your first 3-month subscription of their Essentials for Women multivitamin. // Thanks SO much for listening, and for and all your truly lovely (sniff), thoughtful (sniff), very kind reviews lately. You're the best!

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The best new cookbooks for families: Suzy Chase of Cookery by the Book | Ep 173 Oct 15, 2019

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Today, Liz is joined by Suzy Chase, host of the #1 cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book. Each week she talks to a different cookbook author to open our minds up to different cultures, experiences and ideas through our shared love of food. So today, we're talking about the best cookbooks for families right now, the hot trends in cooking, and some truly excellent tips to make feeding your kids easier. And can't we all use that? // Find show notes and links on the Cool Mom Picks podcast page and come chat with us in our Recipe Rescue Facebook Group! // Thanks so much for your lovely reviews - you can leave one right now in fact! Another way to help support us and keep us independent ;subscribe to the Spawned parenting podcast so you never miss an episode. You can do that right now too. TECHNOLOGY!

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How to prioritize the things we love | Ep 172 Oct 08, 2019

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This week on the Spawned Parenting podcast, we're talking about a topic we all struggle with: Priorities. How do we make time for the things we love when are all just so busy? How do we fit family, relationships, friends, hobbies, passion projects and our own health and well-being into our lives? (Phew!) Liz + Kristen check in 9 months after our interview with Jake Knapp on making time for things you love, for a candid discussion about where we're succeeding, where we're failing, and what's helping. Or...not. // Show notes and related links on the Cool Mom Picks podcast page // Thanks to our wonderful sponsor, Candlewick Press and their new boxed set of Jon Klassen's hat trilogy. Your kids will love it! //Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and thanks for all of your kind 5-star reviews. Best. Listeners. Ever.

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Should kids be banned from restaurants? Ep 171 Oct 01, 2019

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With the recent news that Japan Airlines will soon be letting customers know where babies and kids will be sitting on the plane, it got us thinking about kids in restaurants. Will there be a kids-only sections soon? With Kristen's husband and Liz's ex both in the food industry, we decided to tackle this classic parenting topic and share why we think it's so important, and how you manage it. And as always, we close our show with our cool picks of the week.

This week's sponsors: Kristen is loving her Plant Package, a super cool gift idea that delivers a mini-garden, with everything you need, right to your door. Use code COOLMOMS through this link for a free starter kit. And, be sure to subscribe to a new parenting podcast The Mother Load, with hosts Constance Zimmer and Missi Pyle. It's available on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to Spawned.

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Let's stop freaking out about kids and social media Sep 24, 2019

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The new parenting panic du jour: Kids and social media. TERRIFYING! But...wait. What if social media isn't really the problem some experts will tell you it is? What if parents are essentially just handing car keys to kids and being shocked that they don't know how to drive? There's so much more we can do! We think you'll love this episode, full of helpful tips and advice that go way, way beyond "don't send nudes." (Which, duh. Don't send nudes!) Whether your kids have their own Snapchat accounts or seem years away from phones of their own, we think this honest, non-alarmist, positive discussion can help us all raise the next generation of responsible, thoughtful digital citizens. // Big thanks to our sponsors VSP Vision Plans and Ritual Vitamins (and their special discount for our listeners) for supporting what we do. // Find the show notes on the Cool Mom Picks podcast page, and join the discussion in the Spawned FB community. And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. 5-star reviews are always welcome too! Thanks for listening, friends! = Liz + Kristen

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You are a f*cking awesome mom with author Leslie Bruce | Ep 169 Sep 17, 2019

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Here's an obvious statement: Motherhood is hard. And often, we feel like we're doing a sh*t job at it. That's why I was so glad to chat with author Leslie Bruce about her new book "You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom." I just love her honest, hilarious take on motherhood that I think you'll enjoy hearing too.

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Who Can Be Called a Single Mom: Rachel Sklar | Ep 168 Aug 20, 2019

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This week, we're sharing a thoughtful, revealing and intimate chat between Liz and author/single mom advocate Rachel Sklar about the term "single mom" -- who gets to use it, why it's a loaded phrase, why there's a single mom heirarchy, and how race, age, and income are a factor in how single or solo parenting is perceived. Liz reveals some personal details she hasn't shared on the show before, and Rachel helps all of us rethink the complex and nuanced world of single parenthood. // We are grateful to the support of this week's sponsors, BiOBUDDi eco-friendly building blocks (20% off through this link with code SPAWNED) and Ritual Vitamins (10% off your first 3 months through this link). // Full show notes on the Spawned podcast page or join the discussion in the Spawned Facebook community. // Thanks so much for listening, subscribing, telling friends (you are telling friends, right?) and all of your amazing five-star reviews!

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Surviving and thriving as a new working mom | Ep 167 Aug 13, 2019

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Working motherhood has evolved since our kids were babies. How has it changed? How has it stayed the same? What can women do to make the transition back to work easier? We chat about all these questions and more with Amy Nelson, CEO of The Riveter and mom of 4 (including a newborn, who makes a cameo on our show). She shares her advice about asking for help, setting boundaries, and making time for yourself. And as always, we close out our show with our cool picks of the week.

Our sponsors this week: Don't Wait Up, the new hilarious book about motherhood by Liz Astrof, available now wherever you buy books. And Osmo, a unique gaming accessory that brings healthy screen time to kids of all ages by combining both physical and digital interactions with play-based, hands-on learning. Try an Osmo Sampler for free!

We love hearing from you! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or drop us an email: spawned@coolmompicks.com. You can find more links from our show on our podcast page on Cool Mom Picks.

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