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Shows tagged as: parenting

Tue, Nov 27 2012

Andrew Solomon On Raising Children With Differences

Andrew Solomon's new book looks at parenting when the apple does fall far from the tree.

Mon, Sep 3 2012

Having It All

We'll listen back to two conversations we had earlier this summer reacting to Anne-Marie Slaughter's Atlantic Magazine cover story, "Why Women Still Can't Have It All."

Mon, Jul 9 2012

Surrogacy

We take a look at the legal and emotional ramifications of having children through a surrogate mother.

Tue, Jul 3 2012

Another Take on Having It All

In conversations about women "having it all," the focus is often on moms with high-powered careers. What about women who balance parenting duties with inflexible work schedules?

Mon, Jun 25 2012

Having It All

"Why Women Still Can't Have It All," Anne-Marie Slaughter's recent article in The Atlantic, adds a new twist to the ongoing discussion about how to balance work and family life.

Mon, Jun 4 2012

Free-Range Parenting

Are you a free-range parent? We'll find out what the term means and explore how this kind of parenting plays out in families around the region.

Wed, Mar 28 2012

Steroid Lessons

What did the MLB's steroid scandal look like though the eyes of a seven-year-old?

Thu, Jul 7 2011

Noncustodial Parenting

We're accustomed to hearing about separated parents battling over custody of their children, but some parents voluntarily give up physical or legal custody because they believe it's in the best interest of their children.

Thu, Jun 16 2011

Breast Milk Banking

Experts say that breast milk is best for babies. If a mother cannot provide breast milk, are there safe and comparable options?

Mon, Jun 6 2011

Gender-Neutral Parenting

Should your child's gender influence how you raise them?

Mon, May 30 2011

Rebroadcast: Ethics of Egg Donation

We're bringing back this discussion about egg donation in celebration of the episode's recent Gracie Award win.

Wed, Jan 12 2011

The Slow Path to Adulthood

Why are twenty-somethings taking longer to become adults?

Fri, Aug 6 2010

Making Economics from Lemonade

What's the purpose of a lemonade stand?

Mon, Mar 8 2010

Cracking Down on Truancy

What's the most effective response when kids skip school?

Mon, Dec 14 2009

No Place to Call Home: Relatives

We conclude our No Place to Call Home series by talking with people who have a family member who is homeless.

Mon, Nov 16 2009

Sex Ed

What should young people learn about sex in school, and when should they learn it?

Mon, Nov 2 2009

Foster Care Finances

How much should people receive to care for a foster child?

Tue, Sep 22 2009

The Curse of the Good Girl

How do you raise a confident and courageous girl in 2009?

Tue, Feb 17 2009

Limiting Fertility?

Should there be limits on fertility treatments?

Fri, Jan 30 2009

Grandmas-In-Chief

What happens when grandparents raise their grandchildren?

Mon, Jan 26 2009

Lower Returns for Higher Ed

How should the state helping parents save for college?

Thu, Aug 21 2008

As We Are: Teen Parents

What is daily life like for teens as they become parents?

Fri, Jun 13 2008

Father's Day at 100

What does fatherhood mean in your family?

Fri, Feb 1 2008

Autism in Oregon

With the highest rate of diagnosis in the country, are we also setting a standard for care?

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