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What Fresh Hell

What Fresh Hell

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 and Margaret, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is 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.

Recent episodes

Sept. 27, 2024

Fresh Take: Dan Wuori on "The Daycare Myth"

Why do we believe daycare is fundamentally different than education? Dr. Dan Wuori, author of the new book THE DAYCARE MYTH, explains why this line of thinking is harmful to children, their caregivers, and the country as a w…
Sept. 25, 2024

8 Ways to Make Better Decisions

In this episode, we’ll explore some age-old principles that can help us make better decisions. These principles, often referred to as “razors,” can cut through the clutter of complexity and help us see the forest for the tre…
Sept. 23, 2024

DEEP DIVE: I've Figured Something Out...

Have you ever figured out a thing and thought: EVERYONE must know about this? Here are some things some of us have really figured out: how to always know what’s for dinner, how to pack for a trip just once, and how to clean …
Sept. 20, 2024

Fresh Take: Eli Harwood on Raising Securely Attached Kids

Why is it important for our kids to establish a secure attachment with us? Eli Harwood, author of the new book RAISING SECURELY ATTACHED KIDS, offers practical tips and strategies for fostering stronger relationships with ou…
Sept. 18, 2024

Helping Kids Deal with Disappointment

Disappointment is simply a fact of life, but we naturally want to soothe our children when they're in pain. So how can we teach them to move through these uncomfortable feelings in a healthy way? Here are some helpful parent…
Sept. 16, 2024

DEEP DIVE: I Really Thought This Would Be a Bigger Part of My Life

What did you grow up believing would be a consistent presence in your adult life? Quicksand? Dinner parties? The Bermuda Triangle? Movies, TV, and certain bubble bath ads definitely led us astray when it came to the realitie…
Sept. 13, 2024

Fresh Take: Carla Naumburg Tells Kids How to Stop Freaking Out

When kids get dysregulated, it can be really upsetting to us too. So how can we help them work through it? Carla Naumburg, author of the new book HOW TO STOP FREAKING OUT, discusses why kids are wired for freaking out and h…
Sept. 11, 2024

Are Our Kids Overscheduled?

Nowadays, it's completely possible to load our kids up on activities to the point of exhaustion—theirs and ours. Why do we do it, how is it really affecting our kids, and what questions should we be asking when adding a new …
Sept. 9, 2024

DEEP DIVE: Which Parenting Rules Can We Break?

Pacifiers in the crib. Juice in the sippy cup. Popsicles in the bathtub. We all have exceptions that we make to the so-called parenting “rules” in the interest of our own sanity. Our listeners share which parenting rules the…
Sept. 6, 2024

Fresh Take: Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein on Raising Resilient Girls

How should we prepare our daughters for the sexism and bias they will encounter out there in the world? Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, author of SEXISM AND SENSIBILITY, tells us how to give our girls a sense of agency.
Sept. 4, 2024

What Happened to My Sweet Child?

What happened to your formerly sweet and agreeable child, who woke up on the wrong side of the bed one day and never stopped whining? How does one try to restore equilibrium?
Sept. 2, 2024

BEST OF: Back to School Back-to-Ones

It's back to school, back to morning insanity, back to seventeen different after-school activities per kid! We asked our listeners for their best back-to-school tips - or their biggest complaints.