Parent Trapped - Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises

Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises

05/13/20 • 21 min

What happens when the invisible work of mothers becomes visible during a pandemic? Better Life Lab director Brigid Schulte says now is the perfect time for couples to dream up better ways to share responsibilities at home. Then, Common Sense's Editor-in-Chief Jill Murphy recommends some great content for Mom that is not about being a mom. Plus, the perfect recipe for the parent who claims they can't cook: All you need is a hotdog and six raw sticks of spaghetti.

After the show:

Read Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Schulte.
Subscribe to Brigid's podcast, Better Life Lab.
Need a new TV Show? Jill Murphy from Common Sense recommends Working Moms on Netflix and I'm Sorry from TruTV.
Who are your favorite TV moms? Tweet them at us with the hashtag #ParentTrapped.

Do you have an equivalent of Spaghetti Hot Dog Surprise? Or maybe a new way to keep your kids busy while you cook? Send your tips and questions to [email protected] and we might invite you on the show.

Parent Trapped was brought to you by founding sponsor First Republic Bank. To learn more about their services, visit http://firstrepublic.com

After the show:

Read Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Schulte.
Subscribe to Brigid's podcast, Better Life Lab.
Need a new TV Show? Jill Murphy from Common Sense recommends Working Moms on Netflix and I'm Sorry from TruTV.
Who are your favorite TV moms? Tweet them at us with the hashtag #ParentTrapped.

Parent Trapped was brought to you by founding sponsor First Republic Bank. To learn more about their services, visit http://firstrepublic.com

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Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time

Ever since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Today we'll find out whether all that screen time is harmful—and we'll get some drawing lessons from author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka and some weird parenting wins from the Longest Shortest Time podcast's Hillary Frank.

After the show:

And we want to hear your tips and suggestions! What questions do you have right now? How are you getting through this? Send your questions and tips—especially the strange ones—to [email protected], and we might invite you on the show.

Parent Trapped was brought to you by founding sponsor First Republic Bank. To learn more about their services, visit http://firstrepublic.com.

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Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree

During a pandemic, there's so much to be stressed about. Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute has some strategies for keeping your anxiety in check—including one that involves eating a sandwich! Plus, some de-stressy family TV suggestions from Polly Conway from Common Sense Media. And then the director of the Icelandic Forest Service Þröstur Eysteinsson shares his tips on using trees to your advantage.

After the show:

Read our review of The Good Place (age 12+).
For quirky animated shows that deal with really big stuff, check out Adventure Time (10+) or Steven Universe (10+).
For fantasy shows where the natural world gives you superpowers, we love Avatar (13+), Legend of Korra (8+), and Dragon Prince (10+).
And for older kids who love animated shows, Polly suggests some classics like Bob's Burgers (13+), The Simpsons (12+), and King of the Hill (13+).
Read the BBC report "Icelanders urged to hug trees to overcome isolation."

And we want to hear your tips and suggestions! Do you have a special way to deal with anxiety? What are YOU watching with your kids? Send your questions and tips—especially the strange ones—to [email protected], and we might invite you on the show.

Parent Trapped was brought to you by founding sponsor First Republic Bank. To learn more about their services, visit http://firstrepublic.com