Masters in Parenting

Masters in Parenting


Latest Episodes

Episode 32 – “You’re Doing It Wrong” co-author Bethany Johnson
November 04, 2019

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
October 21, 2019

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
October 07, 2019

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
September 23, 2019

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
September 09, 2019

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
August 19, 2019

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
August 02, 2019

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
July 15, 2019

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
July 01, 2019

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
June 17, 2019

Dr. Kiarra King, OB/Gyn and blogger, answers questions from Chicago Parent readers in a continuation of an earlier episode.