Our Family's Rules at the Dinner Table
After juggling three children under four, the author and partner instituted firm dinner‑table rules to preserve family meals. They banned toys, enforced basic etiquette, and created eight simple practices that make meals pleasant at home and in restaurants. Their approach blends American and British dining customs, emphasizing modeling behavior over rigid enforcement. The rules are outlined in their book “The Family Home” and aim to teach civility and adaptability.
The Poetry of Early Motherhood with Steph Feeney
In this episode, poet and mother Steph Feeney discusses her debut poetry collection, *Small Change*, which emerged from a year‑long family road‑trip across Italy after the birth of her daughter. She explains how motherhood—both its raw, dark moments and its...
How to Talk About Sex with Our Kids: A Conversation with Lorraine Candy
In a candid interview, journalist and parenting author Lorraine Candy discusses how parents can effectively talk about sex with teenage children, manage sleepovers involving romantic partners, and preserve open communication as teens gain independence. Candy draws on research, her own...