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.

Latest Episodes:

Talking GIFTED kids with director Marc Webb Apr 06, 2017

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Director Marc Webb (THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN) talks about his new film GIFTED. It's about the battle over the future of a very bright young girl.

Pregnancy in film: Alice Lowe's PREVENGE Mar 21, 2017

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A look at why pregnancy is such a common theme in horror with filmmaker Alice Lowe - who made the film "Prevenge" - while she was pregnant herself.

Celebrating the Holidays at School without Headaches! Feb 14, 2017

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Happy Valentine's Day! Did you stay up all night crafting hand-made cards for 26 kids in your child's class? There has GOT to be a better way! Former Kindergarten teacher Sharon Lee joins us with helpful hints to save your sanity amid a Pinterest-fueled craze for craftiness!

The Brood: Protesting as a family Jan 31, 2017

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In the wake of the Women's March, three L.A. moms discuss the practicalities of protesting as a family and how parents can find age-appropriate ways to engage children in politics.

Why the modern concept of 'parenting' may be deeply flawed Jan 24, 2017

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What we call "parenting" is actually a surprisingly new invention. Developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik argues it's also profoundly wrong.

When kids and smart home tech products mix Jan 17, 2017

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What happens when kids and voice-activated assistant technology (like Amazon Echo) mix? Some times it's bad. But some times it's good too.

Why moms of middle schoolers have it the hardest Jan 10, 2017

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A recent study finds that the hardest time for mothers isn't when they're new moms, but later, when their kids are in middle school.

Children's books from 2016 to read with your kids in 2017 Jan 03, 2017

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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to read more with your kids, some of the books that came out in 2016 could be a great place to start.

Why teenagers want their parents to be like potted plants Dec 27, 2016

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Trying to spend quality time with a teenager can sometimes feel like a futile exercise. But take heart, even if they don't show it, teens really do want you around.

How stepfamilies can manage the stress of the holidays Dec 20, 2016

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For blended families, navigating the holidays can get particularly complicated. A stepparent coach offers some practical advice.