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Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks

Discover practical parenting tips, relatable insights, and lots of commiseration from host Liz Gumbi

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Total: 317

One of our all-time favorite guests, Dr. Ken Ginsburg, is back to chat about his newest book, Congra

Author Michelle Icard chats about her book "14 Talks By Age 14," sharing how parents can approach th

We all want to raise kind, generous, caring, empathetic kids -- who turn into great adults. So we tu

Prioritizing and organizing your life, your family schedule, and especially your time is something a

As a mixed-race Chinese American, I've struggled to feel a sense of belonging. I grew up feeling mor

With the invention of smartphones (and tablets), keeping track of our digital memories (think photos

We've talked to so many incredible guests in 2022 -- film directors, authors, journalists, political

Moms are so busy trying to make fun for everyone over the holidays, sometimes we forget that we're s

We've discussed the sex talk on Spawned a few times, however, if your school district is like mine (

Just when I thought I was pretty aware of what I needed to know about teens and sleep, I got my hand

What's been the impact of Covid on kids? On mothers? How about on education? On class division? On o

If you're like Kristen and in the throes of perimenopause, then you're probably wondering why no one

I will never think about yoga, supplements, activated charcoal or bath salts the same way after spea

We don't want our kids to fall for false news, rumors, or disinformation. But how do we teach our ki

As parents, one of the most challenging parts of raising kids is feeding them. It's especially hard

You wouldn't think in 2022 that an author would have to fight to keep a female protagonist in a book

Since I got my first smartphone back in 2006, my relationship with my phone has certainly changed my

Author, educator, and Prep Matters founder Ned Johnson joins Liz once again to talk us through -- or

We often forget that social skills are taught, which seems especially important after two years in a

Our guest Roo Powell is the co-founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sexual Abuse) and has put her child