We Are Family

Jack Black: How Music Can Bond Generations Jul 25, 2022

Actor, comedian, musician, and all-out tour de force Jack Black talks about being raised by two aerospace engineers, his continued friendship with the students from his hit film School Of Rock, and the battle for carving out more quality time with his growing teenagers.

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Phil Rosenthal: Showing Love Through Food and Laughter Jul 25, 2022

After creating and executive producing Everybody Loves Raymond for almost a decade, Phil Rosenthal now takes his fans on a tour of delicious eats and friendly faces via his Netflix docu-series Somebody Feed Phil, and a new podcast titled Naked Lunch. On this episode of We Are Family, Phil describes his hilarious household growing up, why so many families relate to his popular programs, and how food – from a bad hot dog to the perfect pasta dish – is a language of love.

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Tamera Mowry-Housley: Preaching Empathy and Finding Independence as a Twin Jul 25, 2022

As a famous twin herself – having co-starred on the 90’s sitcom Sister, Sister – Tamera Mowry-Housley dishes advice for parents raising twins, the realities of being in the spotlight at a young age, and the impetus for her upcoming book, You Should Sit Down for This: A Memoir About Wine, Life and Cookies.

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Michael Ian Black: Communicating Emotions and Letting Go of Guilt Jul 25, 2022

Comedian, actor and author Michael Ian Black shares how his parents’ differing communication styles shaped his journey into fatherhood, why it’s OK to hate parenting from time to time, and the stories behind his latest books: A Better Man, A Mostly Serious Letter To My Son, and his latest children’s book, I’m Sorry.

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Gayle King is a proud helicopter parent Mar 08, 2022

Host of CBS Mornings, mom of two and Oprah’s best friend, Gayle King talks about parenting after divorce, why you should never be “best friends” with your kids, and the heart-bursting joy of being a grandma.

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Backstreet Boy Nick Carter on fatherhood: “I just want them to be better than me” Mar 01, 2022

Singer, dancer and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter talks about being a hands on Dad to his three young children, why college is so important to him and the one wish he has for their future.

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Billie Eilish’s Mom, Maggie Baird, on ‘unschooling’ and bartering singing lessons Feb 22, 2022

Maggie Baird, actor, writer, and mom to Grammy Award-winning musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, shares stories of their unconventional childhoods and the challenges of parenting world-famous teens.

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David Byrne on found family and creativity in social awkwardness Feb 15, 2022

The Talking Heads singer and creator of American Utopia talks about how he dealt with the challenges of social awkwardness, how creative freedom as a child helped him find his passions, and why he struggled with the mundanity of parenting.

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Encore: Tan France: What He Feared Most on Becoming a Father Feb 08, 2022

In this week's episode, one of the Fab Five from Netflix’s Queer Eye, designer and stylist Tan France talks to host Julia Dennison about his journey to parenthood with the help of a surrogate and the first frantic weeks of being a dad after his son made an unexpected entry into the world!

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Lea Michele: Singing helped heal my pregnancy trauma Feb 01, 2022

Singer and star of Glee, Lea Michele, opens up about the huge challenges she faced in becoming a mom to her son Ever and reveals how singing helped her to heal.

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Snooki is a proud wine mom: “Motherhood is a bitch.” Jan 25, 2022

Jersey Shore Star and mom of three Nicole Polizzi, aka Snooki, talks about being a “hot mess mom”, wine and never wanting to meet her birth mother.

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The D’Amelios: The first family of TikTok on instant fame Jan 18, 2022

Marc and Heidi, parents of TikTok sensations Charlie and Dixie D’Amelio talk about what it’s like when your kids, your family and then your entire life goes viral.

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Aasif Mandvi: I didn’t know I wanted to be a dad until I had a baby Jan 11, 2022

Actor, comedian and Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi talks about the impact of being raised away from his parents, and how he believes being an older dad has benefitted his relationship with his son.

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Chris Nee didn’t see herself on screen as she was growing up. She wanted to change that. Jan 04, 2022

The creator of Doc McStuffins and Ada Twist, Scientist talks about co-parenting, found family, long distance relationships and how growing up gay in the 80s directly impacted her work.

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Encore: Dorinda Medley: Divorce Doesn’t Mean the End of a Good Relationship Dec 28, 2021

In this week’s episode, entrepreneur and Real Housewife Dorinda Medley talks to host Julia Dennison about the transformation she experienced after becoming a mom, parenting and dating after divorce, surviving widowhood and finding her freedom in her fifties.

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Lance Bass: I never gave up hope that I’d be a dad Dec 21, 2021

Singer, actor and NSYNC superstar Lance Bass on his long journey to fatherhood, the challenges of raising twins and creating new holiday traditions.

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Ty James on Meeting Dad Rick James When She Was 13: He Taught Me How to Live Dec 14, 2021

Producer and entrepreneur Ty James on meeting her rock star dad, Rick James, as a teen, and what growing up as the daughter of the wild man of music taught her about life.

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Celebrity parents reveal their “parent personalities” Dec 07, 2021

We all have an idea of the kind of parent we want to be, but it doesn’t always turn out their way. Some of our favorite celebrities talk to Parents.com editor Julia Dennison about the reality of their “parent personality.”

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Samantha Bee: on stealing cars, staying cool for her kids, and finding parent joy Nov 30, 2021

Comedian and TV host Samantha Bee talks about being raised by a village, her teenage years as a car thief and why she is ok with the fact that her kids don’t think she’s cool.

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Encore: LeVar Burton: Parenting the Son He Didn’t Know He Had Nov 23, 2021

In the first episode of a brand-new season, host Julia Dennison talks to well-loved actor, director and television host LeVar Burton about growing up with an absent father, how his family shaped his career path and how he is proud of the relationship he has developed with the son he didn’t know existed.

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Misty Copeland: Ballet Made Me Feel Like I Belonged Nov 16, 2021

The first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland talks candidly about the huge challenges she faced in her childhood whilst chasing her dream of being a dancer and how family can come in many forms.

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Rosario Dawson: I Knew My Adopted Daughter Was “My Kid” The Moment I Saw Her Nov 09, 2021

Actor, producer and activist Rosario Dawson talks about how adoption changed her life in more ways than one and how growing up in poverty gave her the strong values she lives by today.

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Padma Lakshmi was told she would never be a mom, then a miracle happened. Nov 02, 2021

TV host and model Padma Lakshmi shares her deeply personal stories of childhood, motherhood and working out your priorities when it comes to co-parenting.

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Tamron Hall On the Piece of Texas Under her Son’s Bed Oct 26, 2021

TV host and journalist Tamron Hall on the joys of unexpected motherhood, how a pizza changed her life and how her son keeps the memory of her late sister alive.

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Anna Sale: How a call from a US Senator turned her ex into a husband Oct 19, 2021

Author and broadcaster Anna Sale talks to host Julia Dennison about discovering her “parent personality” and how her break up turned into a wedding after a US Senator intervened

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Tan France: What He Feared Most on Becoming a Father Oct 12, 2021

In this week's episode, one of the Fab Five from Netflix’s Queer Eye, designer and stylist Tan France talks to host Julia Dennison about his journey to parenthood with the help of a surrogate and the first frantic weeks of being a dad after his son made an unexpected entry into the world!

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Ben Feldman: You Don’t Have to Love Babies to be a Great Dad Oct 05, 2021

Star of Superstore, Mad Men and Monsters at Work Ben Feldman shares stories of awkward teenage conversations, how he met his wife via email and why becoming a dad wasn’t what he expected.

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Ashley Iaconetti Haibon and Jared Haibon: How They Knew They Would Parent Together Sep 28, 2021

Bachelor Nation super couple Ashley Iaconetti Haibon and Jared Haibon talk to host Julia Dennison about their on-screen roller coaster romance, their families’ reaction to their relationship and how they are preparing to become first-time parents.

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Whitney Port: Discovering Long-Lost Family Sep 21, 2021

Whitney Port, fashion designer and star of The Hills and The City tells host Julia Dennison about growing up with parents who raised strong women, knowing her husband was ‘the one’ on the very first date and discovering lost family members.

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Dorinda Medley: Divorce Doesn’t Mean the End of a Good Relationship Sep 14, 2021

In this week’s episode, entrepreneur and Real Housewife Dorinda Medley talks to host Julia Dennison about the transformation she experienced after becoming a mom, parenting and dating after divorce, surviving widowhood and finding her freedom in her fifties.

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LeVar Burton: Parenting the Son He Didn’t Know He Had Sep 07, 2021

In the first episode of a brand-new season, host Julia Dennison talks to well-loved actor, director and television host LeVar Burton about growing up with an absent father, how his family shaped his career path and how he is proud of the relationship he has developed with the son he didn’t know existed.

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Season 2 is on the way! Aug 24, 2021

The award-winning We Are Family from Parents.com is back! In this season, host and single-mom Julia Dennison will bring you conversations with some of the best-known and well-loved folks around, as they share candid conversations about their own wonderfully diverse families and the beautifully unique, often hilarious, and absolutely fascinating ways they live their lives. New episodes every Tuesday!

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We Are Family Presents: Savvy Psychologist: How to Stop Feeling Inadequate Sep 01, 2020

Our friends at Savvy Psychologist know every human feels inadequate sometimes. Whether the whispers of “You’re not good enough” come from someone in your life or from inside your own head, these seven tips will help you feel more self-assured.

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Somos Familia Aug 25, 2020

Hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison talk to Orange Is The New Black star Dascha Polanco about co-parenting as a single mom, raising two kids with a strong sense of Dominican-American identity, and how incarceration impacts families. Plus, Parents Latina Editor-in-Chief Grace Bastidas shares her experiences bringing up her daughters in a bilingual, multicultural home.

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Parenting With Disability and Chronic Illness Aug 18, 2020

Hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison talk to Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler and authors Katherine and Jay Wolf about parenting with chronic illness and disability.

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Let’s Get Real About IVF and Surrogacy Aug 11, 2020

Hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison talk to Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss, bioethicist Dr. Robert Klitzman, and Meredith President and Chief Digital Officer Catherine Levene about building families through IVF and surrogacy.

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A Happy Divorce Aug 04, 2020

Hosts Julia Dennison and Shaun T talk with Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond, authors of Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Closer Together, about co-parenting.

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Single Parenting Heroes Jul 28, 2020

Hosts Julia Dennison and Shaun T talk about single parenting, featuring Emma Johnson, author of The Kick-Ass Single Mom, and Adrienne Farr, Executive Operations Coordinator at Parents and a single mom by choice.

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“Are You My Dad?” “Do You Need Me To Be?” Jul 21, 2020

Host Julia Dennison talks with Grammy-nominated bluegrass musician Barry Abernathy about expanding his family through foster care and adoption.

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Black Families Matter Jul 14, 2020

Hosts Julia Dennison, Shaun T, and his husband Scott talk about Black Lives Matter, parenting as an interracial couple, and raising Black boys in America today.

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How To Be A Good Foster Parent Jul 07, 2020

Hosts Julia Dennison and Shaun T talk with longtime foster dad of over 50 teen boys Guy Bryant and teenage writer Demetria Mack about what it takes to be a good foster parent.

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Finding Family Jun 30, 2020

Adoptee Michael Seligman, host of the podcast Mob Queens, talks with Julia Dennison about the experience of researching his biological family — and finding his LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters

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Papa, Dada and Babies Make Four Jun 23, 2020

Host Julia Dennison talks with co-host Shaun T, his husband, Scott, and their surrogate, Ashley, about their unique path to parenthood.

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Parenting Trans Kids Right, With Ally Sheedy and Her Son Beckett Jun 16, 2020

Hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison discuss how parents can support kids who are transgender with The Breakfast Club star and her son.

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Shaun T & Julia Tell All Jun 09, 2020

Hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison talk about what makes their families unique, and all the exciting interviews coming up on We Are Family. Plus, an insight into raising kids during the COVID-19 quarantine.

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Everyone's welcome in our family! Apr 24, 2020

The average household is no longer a nuclear family with 2.5 kids. Welcome to We Are Family, where we celebrate the new normal. It’s time to meet the modern family, in all its beautiful diversity.

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