Masters in Parenting

Masters in Parenting


Latest Episodes

Episode 22 – 100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die author
June 03, 2019

Molly Page, author of “100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die,” discusses the hidden gems and fun corners of the city perfect to kick off a summer of family entertainment.

Episode 21 – Teen Relationship Health
May 20, 2019

Learn about warning signs and solutions to help teens navigate relationships from Yesenia Maldonado, executive director of Chicago’s Between Friends organization. From how to spot abuse to helping kids understand consent,

Episode 20: Dr. Kiarra King answers questions from readers – Part One
May 02, 2019

Dr. Kiarra King, a board certified OB/GYN working on the South Side of Chicago, answers questions from Chicago Parent readers in an episode sponsored by Adler Planetarium.

Episode 19 – KonMari Cleaning
April 15, 2019

Kristyn Ivey, Chicago’s first certified KonMari consultant, talks about Marie Kondo’s tidying method, the benefits of finding joy in tidy and how to involve the whole family in the tidy process.

Episode 18 – Explorer Academy
April 01, 2019

Erika Bergman, a National Geographic explorer, and Trudi Trueit, the author of the Explorer Academy book series, discuss exploration, what they say when they meet future explorers and what led them on their career paths.

Episode 17 – Part 2, Sleep Training for Babies (and their parents)
March 18, 2019

Pam Jones, a registered nurse and co-owner of Sweet Dreams Infant Care, continues the discussion about sleep training and trains parents how to prep their babies for time changes – like Daylight Saving Time.

Episode 16 – Sleep Training for Babies (and their parents)
March 04, 2019

Pam Jones, a registered nurse and co-owner of Sweet Dreams Infant Care, explains what sleep training is and how parents can best teach their babies to sleep. This is the first of a two-part series about sleep training.

Episode 15 – Paying for College
February 18, 2019

Kathy Roeser & Sabina Sewillo, moms and advisors at Morgan Stanley, talk about the importance and different ways to save for college.

Episode 14 – Meet the Dentist
February 04, 2019

Hany Kurdi, dentist at Dentologie in Chicago, discusses all things teeth as National Dental Health month opens. He answers questions like when should kids start seeing a dentist to how much should the Tooth Fairy pay for teeth.

Episode 13 – Mom-shaming
January 21, 2019

Psychotherapist Kelly LaPorte, of Naperville Counseling Center, discusses “mom-shaming:” what it is, why we do it and how it can impact the well-being of parents.