Mothered: Raising Kids Radically

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An illustration of a femme-presenting person leaning against a tree reading a book sitting next to a child. There are two other children playing inside the tree under the text "Raising Kids Radically." The kids are a variety of ages, gender presentations and skin tones.

Charnel Hunter

Anita is thinking more and more about entering the club of motherhood. But first, she'd appreciate a reality check on things we don't often talk about — like child care and health concerns around pregnancy and labor.

Meet the guests:

Angela Garbes, writer and author, talks about the cultural baggage surrounding American motherhood and how she separates the signal from the noise.
Dani McClain, journalist and author, outlines how racial bias shapes the personal and professional experiences of Black mothers.
Katherine Goldstein, journalist and creator of "The Double Shift," talks about rethinking the nuclear family.
Anita's parents talk about their parenting philosophy and how being immigrants shaped their support system.

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