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Tracing The Expanding Definition Of Fatherhood
After his son's birth, Dirk Anschütz photographed fathers and sons for six years. "There's a lot of change going on right now regarding what fatherhood means."
6 years ago
How to have a good fight / Trump on opposition research
We discuss how to fight well with our partners, friends and colleagues. And, we get reaction to President Trump's comments about opposition research from foreign governments.
Air Date: June 14, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:16Father’s Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids
A criminal justice nonprofit put up thousands of dollars so fathers awaiting trial behind bars could spend the holiday with their families.
6 years ago
A Philadelphia fertility clinic’s secret
The Farris Institute was once Philadelphia's premiere clinic for artificial insemination. But it left an unknown number of children wondering who their fathers really were.
Air Date: June 13, 2019
Listen 13:47New mothers ‘Cry It Out’ in perfect Simpatico Theatre production
The play offers characters who deliver their own points of view about being moms — ideas that illuminate the subject, then let you think for yourself.
6 years ago
These moms are coming to Philly Pride for everyone who needs a hug
There’s few things as comforting as a warm, maternal embrace.
6 years ago
Children spend a lot of time on screens, which worries many parents. We discuss the effects of screens on kids' mental, physical, emotional, and social health
Air Date: May 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:28How Disney princesses influence girls around the world
Disney has made an effort to diversify and empower its princess cast in recent decades, responding to criticisms that the brand is too white and casts women in passive roles.
6 years ago
Hot job market is wooing women into workforce faster than men
Women returning to jobs at higher rates since 2015 dramatically reverses the trend of the previous three years, when women were leaving the workforce at twice the rate of men.
6 years ago
For brain surgery patient, greatest challenge is motherhood
To many people, she is remembered as the girl with half a brain. But Christina Santhouse knows there are two little girls who will only know her as something else: Mom.
6 years ago
How to help a kid survive early puberty
From surging hormones and acne to body hair and body odor, puberty can be a rocky transition for any kid.
6 years ago
U.S. births fell to a 32-year low in 2018; CDC says birthrate is in record slump
The U.S. birthrate fell again in 2018, with 3,788,235 births — representing a 2% drop from 2017. It's the lowest number of births in 32 years.
6 years ago
Siblings also struggle when addiction strikes a family
The basic issue is trust, one expert says: A trust that’s been broken by a brother or sister, and sometimes in deeply painful ways.
6 years ago
Listen 4:49‘All the rage’ isn’t about moms having it all — it’s about moms doing it all
Psychologist Darcy Lockman says there's been progress since the 1950s, but equal partnerships are a long way off. Her book explores the uneven distribution of childcare.
6 years ago
Secrets of a Maya supermom: What parenting books don’t tell you
Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Maya mom.
6 years ago