927 Episodes

  1. Ask Margaret - Talking to Kids About Death

    Published: 2/1/2021
  2. Fresh Take: Dr. Christine Koh On Building a Family After Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Published: 1/29/2021
  3. How To Stop Having The Same Fight

    Published: 1/27/2021
  4. Ask Amy: When Your Kid is Super-Clingy

    Published: 1/25/2021
  5. Fresh Take: Dr. Edward Hallowell on the Newest Science and Essential Strategies for ADHD

    Published: 1/22/2021
  6. Okay, We Annoy Ourselves Also

    Published: 1/20/2021
  7. Ask Margaret - How To Turn Off Screens Without Tears

    Published: 1/18/2021
  8. Fresh Take: Mirna Valerio Tells Us How To Find Our Fitness

    Published: 1/15/2021
  9. The Mom That Covid Has Made Me

    Published: 1/13/2021
  10. Ask Amy - My Kid Thinks There Are Monsters Under The Bed

    Published: 1/11/2021
  11. Fresh Take: Ned Johnson on The Self-Driven Child

    Published: 1/8/2021
  12. Your Life Begins Again When... (The Second Half of Parenting)

    Published: 1/6/2021
  13. Ask Margaret- My Kid Is Sneaking Food and Screens Up To Her Room

    Published: 1/4/2021
  14. 2020: What Was That?

    Published: 12/30/2020
  15. We Ask Each Other Burning Questions

    Published: 12/23/2020
  16. Ask Amy- How Can I Help My Reluctant Pooper?

    Published: 12/21/2020
  17. Extremely Achievable Holiday Traditions

    Published: 12/16/2020
  18. Ask Margaret - When Your Parent-Teacher Conference Doesn't Go So Well

    Published: 12/14/2020
  19. Fresh Take: Susan Katz Miller on Interfaith Families at the Holidays

    Published: 12/11/2020
  20. What's Your Mom Superpower?

    Published: 12/9/2020

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When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way. We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies. We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship. If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!   whatfreshhellpodcast.com