Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks

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What if raising unplugged kids is a terrible idea? Ep. 146 Mar 25, 2019

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Let's face it, parents: screens are here to stay. So why are we still so ambivalent about them? Maybe being unplugged isn't actually the best way to help our kids thrive in this digital world. Our guest, speaker, author, and cool dad Jordan Shapiro, shares a new way approaching technology with our kids in his new book "The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World." We think you'll appreciate his refreshing and perhaps controversial perspective on this topic.

You can find all the links from our show on our Cool Mom Picks podcast page. We love hearing from you! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Drop us an email and let us know what you think: spawned@coolmompicks.com.

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Treasuring our Teens: Incredible tips from Dr. Ken Ginsburg | Ep 145 Mar 18, 2019

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What if we lived in a society where the teen years weren't dreaded by parents -- but in fact, treasured as much as those baby years? Adolescent expert, pediatrician and author Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins Liz to share some seriously outstanding wisdom that blew us away. If you have a teen, have a future teen, or ever were a teen yourself, this episode is a must-listen. \\ Find the info you hear about today on our podcast page at coolmompicks.com and please join our new Spawned listeners Facebook community to share your thoughts on today's episode, show ideas -- or really, on anything at all. We're fun that way. \\Thanks so much for joining us, for subscribing (*hint*) and for all of your positive iTunes ratings! You're the best.

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What the heck is a Spinal CSF Leak?, with author Andi Buchanan | Ep 144 Mar 11, 2019

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One day after battling a bad flu, Andi Buchanan walked out of her house and had a coughing fit. What happened next was the worst headache in her life. She later discovered that she actually had a Spontaneous Spinal CSF Leak. On this episode, Kristen chats with Andi about her diagnosis and recovery, all of which she chronicled so masterfully in her new memoir, The Beginning of Everything.

We love hearing from you! Drop us a email at spawned@coolmompicks.com, and follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And be sure to visit our podcast page on Cool Mom Picks to get all the links from our show, plus information about our awesome sponsor.

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The Great AMA (aka Ask Me Anything) Episode | Ep 143 Mar 06, 2019

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It's time for another Spawned After Dark! On this episode, we use a random question generator and share our answers to some fun questions. From our worst habits and pet peeves, to the reason we were last in the emergency room (hey, we said random), you'll get to learn a little more about your favorite (we hope) podcast hosts. And as always, we'll share our cool picks of the week.

We'd love to hear from you! You can visit us at CoolMomPicks.com, or follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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How to raise creative, imaginative kids in a digital world | Ep 142 Feb 18, 2019

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Raising creative, imaginative kids in a world where our kids are tempted by screens can be challenging, which is why we enlisted the help of podcasters and improvisers Peter McNerney, of Story Pirates and Beth Newell, of We Knows Parenting. They've got some helpful advice when it comes to using improv in your parenting, plus simple tips and tricks to do everything from change up your story time to making your meals more interesting. And, as always, we close our show with our Cool Picks of the Week.

You can reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and be sure to email us with questions or comments at spawned@coolmompicks.com. All of the links we mention in the show will be on our Cool Mom Picks podcast page.

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The Great Sleep Training Debate, Settled at Last | Ep 141 Feb 11, 2019

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Is there any new parent struggle that generates more controversy than sleep training? Arguably...no way. But can we finally stop fighting about what's right and wrong? Yes! Maybe? Sleep training expert Tamiko Kelly, owner of Sleep Well Wake Happy, joins us for a fun (really!) and incredibly helpful discussion that may change what you think you know about sleep training your baby. And stick around for a particularly lively Cool Picks of the Week segment, full of self-care ideas we love. And random Billy Blanks references.

Questions? Comments? Hit us up! Spawned@coolmompicks.com via email, or visit us on Instagram @coolmompicks, Facebook.com/coolmompicks, and Twitter @coolmompicks. You can also find more info and links to the topics you heard about on this episode on the Podcast page on CoolMomPicks.com. Thanks so much for listening and subscribing!

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Activism 101: How to get involved with causes you care about when you're not an activist Feb 04, 2019

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We talk a lot about being the change you want to see in the world, but how do you do that? How do you get started? What if you're like us, crazy-busy parents who are already juggling a lot of stuff? What if the word "activist" doesn't really apply to you at all?

On this week's episode, join us for a lively chat and some really helpful, useful tips from Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder of the Blogher Network, activist, business coach, and the co-author of Amazon #1 release, Road Map for Revolutionaries. She discusses how to narrow down the issues you care about, what you can do about them, and why it's not as hard as you think.

You can visit our podcast page on CoolMomPicks.com to learn more about all the tips and ideas you hear today -- including our cool picks of the week! Thanks so much for joining, and hey, hit us up anytime by email at spawned@coolmompicks.com if you have questions or comments, or find us across social media at @coolmompicks. We love hearing from you!

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Talking about a feminine revolution, with Catherine Connors | Ep 139 Jan 28, 2019

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We've talked at length about how the future is female, hey, it's even on shirts now, but the jury is still out on how female power impacts femininity and the associated stereotypes. That's where our guest (and dear friend) Catherine Connors comes in, who is addressing just that in her new book The Feminine Revolution. We chat about what exactly a feminine revolution looks like, how it affects our children, and what part we all play in forwarding change.

We'd love to hear from you! Please tweet us, say hello on Facebook, or drop us a message on Instagram. You can also email us at spawned@coolmompicks.com. You'll find all the links from our show, including Catherine's book, and our awesome sponsor, on our podcast page.

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How to make more time so you can do more of what you love | Ep 138 Jan 22, 2019

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If you've ever wished for more time like us, then you'll be so glad to listen to the wise words and experience of author Jake Knapp. He shares some of the techniques from his new book, Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day. He's got so many amazing tips, tricks, and thoughtful tidbits that you can implement right now. And as always, we share our cool picks of the week.

Head over to our Cool Mom Picks podcast page to get more information about Jake's book, our awesome episode sponsor, and our cool picks. We love hearing from you, so be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and hey, drop us an email. We love hearing from you!

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How to cope with grief and loss (and support others who have) with Kate Inglis | Episode 137 Dec 19, 2018

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On this episode of Spawned, we chat with author Kate Inglis about her new book: Notes for the Everlost: A Field Guide to Grief, where she provides a roadmap of the grieving process through her personal experience of losing her young on Liam. This topic is of a sensitive nature, so please be advised before listening, though we hope you do as we feel it's such an important discussion.

You can reach out to us at spawned@coolmompicks.com, as well as on Twitter and Facebook. And, for more information about Kate's new book, visit our Cool Mom Picks podcast page.

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