Masters in Parenting
Latest Episodes
Episode 32 – “You’re Doing It Wrong” co-author Bethany Johnson
Bethany Johnson, professor and co-author of “You’re Doing It Wrong,” a book about parenting through the centuries talks about the book she wrote with Margaret Quinlan and how experts have emerged at every stage of parenthood: from conception through co...
Episode 31 – Arts Education for kids of all ages
Jacqui Russell, artistic director at Chicago Children’s Theatre, discusses how to make sure kids of all ages are introduced to the arts.
Episode 30 – Saving for Baby
Sabina Sewillo, a family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, talks about what financial steps need to be taken to prepare for a baby.
Episode 29 – College Admissions Part II
We pick up our conversation with Jill Margaret Shulman, a college admissions coach and the author of “College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) From the Madness.” She has advice for parents whose teens are prepping their college admiss...
Episode 28 – College Admissions Part I
Jill Margaret Shulman is a college admissions coach and the author of “College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) From the Madness.” She has advice for parents whose teens are prepping their college admissions in this two-part podcast.
Episode 27 – Museums with Family
Leslie Mueller, host of Museum Access on PBS and Amazon Prime, discusses how families can get the most out of a trip to local and national museums.
Episode 26 – Parenting while coping
Nicole Knepper, a licensed therapist in Plainfield, discusses the best ways to cope with adult life stressors – like the death of a parent or the loss of a job – while still being a parent.
Episode 25 – Your marriage after kids
Theresa Herring, a licensed family therapist, discusses how having kids will change your marriage. Theresa also provided a free link with questions for partners to discuss as family life alters the dynamic of the relationship.
Episode 24: Postpartum Depression
Emily Pagone, a licensed therapist at Naperville Counseling, discusses what postpartum depression looks like and what new parents should know.
Episode 23 – Dr. Kiarra King answers questions from readers – Part 2
Dr. Kiarra King, OB/Gyn and blogger, answers questions from Chicago Parent readers in a continuation of an earlier episode.