The Brood

A weekly thought-provoking conversation about the top topics and thorny issues around children of all ages. From the cloth vs disposable diaper debate to how to afford your kid's college tuition, we talk to people, parents and experts, hoping to rediscover the meaning of family in the modern age.

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How black parents talk with kids about race and policing Jul 12, 2016

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In light of the recent police shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, parents of color discuss how they teach their kids about interacting with police.

How to talk with kids about religion Jul 05, 2016

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What's the best way to talk to kids about religion? For parents who are religious, or aren't, or whose partner practices a different religion, the answer will vary.

How Disney films helped a family reach their autistic son Jun 28, 2016

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When Owen Suskind was a young boy, he suddenly became mute. He cried inconsolably. The one place he found solace was through Disney animated films.

'When the Bough Breaks' explores postpartum depression Jun 21, 2016

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The new documentary "When the Bough Breaks" tells the stories of women with postpartum depression and their paths to recovery.

After Stanford case, parents talk with kids about consent Jun 14, 2016

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The sexual assault case sparked outrage. It's also given parents an opportunity to talk about physical boundaries and moral responsibility with their kids.

A hairstylist's tips for dads daunted by doing hair Jun 07, 2016

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There are some parenting tasks that seem simple enough, but can still be pretty daunting. For dads, doing hair is often a big one.

Books that make the presidential election kid-friendly May 31, 2016

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Kids books explain the electoral process with the help of a duck, a 'bad kitty,' and a power-hungry giant squid.

Kids are out of school. To summer camp or not? May 24, 2016

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Summer is of course a time to get out and have fun, but if you're a parent, it's also time to figure out what the heck to do with your kids.

Nina Tassler and Sharon Osbourne on 'What I Told My Daughter' May 17, 2016

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TV exec Nina Tassler's book includes contributions from Madeleine Albright, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Pat Benatar and Whoopi Goldberg.

How do online parenting groups differ for moms and dads? May 10, 2016

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In general, moms dominate the online parenting group scene. But dad groups are out there too. And it turns out they're not immune to drama either.

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