Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with your kid(s).
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you donโt have to wing the hard stuff.
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Parenting Kids with Big Feelings | Dr. Becky Kennedy, Good Inside Podcast | A Kids Co. (Re-Run)
Saison 6
mardi 18 aoรปt 2026 โข Durรฉe 27:42
(Note: This episode originally ran on March 3rd, 2026.)
From explosive meltdowns and slammed doors to tears that seem to come out of nowhere, some kids simply feel everything more intensely. Joining host Elise Hu to unpack what parenting a deeply feeling kid or teen might look like is Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and host of the Good Inside podcast. She and Elise dive into Dr. Beckyโs new childrenโs book Leave Me Alone, and what deeply feeling kids might really mean when they say โleave me alone.โ Dr. Becky addresses what parents commonly see from deeply feeling kids in homes, and shares practical tips for better equipping our kids to handle lifeโs surprises, and what to do when emotions are big for all parties involved โ parents and kids alike.ย
Key Takeaways:
Deeply feeling kids are more porous to the world around them.
Learn independently, with, and from your kids on your parenting journey.
Welcome challenging, empowering, and important conversations with the kids in your life.
Stay calm and reframe yourself as a pilot and your child as turbulence during hard situations.
Spend a little extra time setting expectations to help reduce avoidable surprises.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
If you like parenting podcasts like Good Inside with Dr. Becky, The Longest Shortest Time, Raising Good Humans or Ask Lisa, this podcast is for you.
Topics Covered on Raising Us:
Parenting kids and tweens
Mental health for kids
Talking to kids about racism, identity, and inclusion
Screen time and social media
Puberty, anxiety, and big feelings
Building emotional intelligence in families
Conscious and values-driven parenting
Elise Hu parenting podcast
A Kids Co. podcast series
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How to Raise a Child Who Believes in Themselves | Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson | A Kids Co. (Re-Run)
Saison 6
mardi 14 juillet 2026 โข Durรฉe 40:41
Impostor syndrome in kids is more common than we think, and how parents respond to self-doubt can shape their childrenโs confidence for life. Joining host Elise Hu is Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she reflects on her built resilience and found motivations throughout her life. Justice Jackson shares her best strategies for combating impostor syndrome, and finding community in a new space after becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. She and Elise reflect on practical parenting tips touched in Jacksonโs New York Times bestselling memoir Lovely One, now adapted for young adults, and gives words of advice for getting our kids to persevere and sometimes, simply try.
Key Takeaways:
Listen to, engage with, and encourage your kids to help build their confidence.
Reframe hard times or hard work as opportunities for growth.
Find community in new spaces to help build belonging and resilience.
Acknowledge and celebrate your successes to remind yourself of your value.
Remember where, what, and who got you to where you currently are as a method for combatting impostor syndrome.
When Did You First Feel Bad About Your Body? | Tess Holliday and Virginia Sole-Smith | A Kids Co. (Re-Run)
Saison 6
mardi 30 juin 2026 โข Durรฉe 41:24
(Note: This episode originally ran on September 9th, 2025)
What do kids learn when they hear โfatโ used like an insult? And what do we say when they turn that word on themselves? In this episode, we talk about how to name fatphobia, challenge it, and model true body respect at any size.
Back-to-school season often brings comments about weight, growth, and how bodies โshouldโ look. For parents of tweens and teens, itโs a critical time to talk about body image, confidence, and how kids feel in their own skin.
Model and body activist Tess Holliday shares what it was like growing up in the South, taking up space, and parenting through shame. Later, author and journalist Virginia Sole-Smith offers practical ways to push back on harmful beauty standards and make space for more honest conversations at home.
Whether you're unpacking what you grew up hearing or just trying to find the right words, this conversation is a place to begin.
Raising Us is hosted by Elise Hu, an award-winning journalist and mom of three, known for her warm, candid approach to tough conversations. Each week, she breaks down big questions families are facing, with help from expert voices and real-life stories.
Key Takeaways:
โFat is just another way to have a body.โ Reclaiming the word fat helps kids build respect, not shame.
โPerfection isnโt the goal. Showing up is.โ Modeling body acceptance starts with honesty.
โIf we donโt talk about fatphobia, kids will believe the dominant story.โ Silence reinforces bias. Conversation builds empathy.
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Explaining Immigration and ICE to Kids | Duncan Tonatiuh & Anya Kamenetz | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 23 juin 2026 โข Durรฉe 32:50
While headlines about ICE raids, immigration crackdowns, and family separation ripple through communities, our kids are noticing. Host Elise Hu revisits conversations with Duncan Tonatiuh and Anya Kamenetz to explore how parents can talk to their kids honestly about immigration without spreading fear. First, author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh shares how his childrenโs books are inspired by his own experiences and the experiences around him, and why learning about different stories matters for all kids โ not just those directly impacted by immigration. Later, journalist and parenting expert Anya Kamenetz offers practical language and tips for navigating reassurance and tough questions about ICE raids and family separation. Anya shares tangible framework and strategies for helping kids feel emotionally supported amongst hard headlines and realities they hear about on the news.ย
Key Takeaways
Explore experiences outside of your own.
Approach hard conversations age-appropriately, and from a place of empathy.
Help kids contextualize news and headlines by starting conversations at home.
Allow for follow-up questions to guide how much you share about a hard topic.
Make promises realistic by separating emotional safety from material safety.
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Teaching Kids About Government, Politics, & Protest | Sharon McMahon & Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 16 juin 2026 โข Durรฉe 35:05
When kids see protests, political debates, and powerful emotions playing out in real time on the news and in headlines, itโs up to parents to help make sense of it all. Elise Hu revisits conversations with educator and author Sharon McMahon, and activist Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs to explore what it means to use your voice, stand up for others, and participate in shaping the world through democracy and political demonstration. First, Sharon offers a clear framework for how to help kids research, question, and understand civic participation from a local perspective. Later, Tabitha provides language for talking to kids about what weโre seeing on the news and age-appropriate options for participating in political protests.Together, these conversations help turn questions about justice, civic engagement, and activism into meaningful, ongoing discussion with your family.
Key Takeaways:
Tell your children that two truths can exist at the same time.
Participating in democracy goes beyond simply voting once every four years.
Educate yourself to feel more prepared tackling conversations with your kids.
Donโt be afraid to say โI donโt know.โ
Prepare your kids for demonstrations and protests by starting conversations before leaving the house.
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Talking To Kids About Puberty, Boundaries, & Consent | Dr. Cara Natterson & Dr. Nadine Thornhill | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 9 juin 2026 โข Durรฉe 33:50
When puberty hits earlier and emotions run higher, the conversations we have with our kids about their bodies, sex, and consent matter more than ever. Kids are already learning about these topics earlier and earlier from peers, media and the world around them. To help parents keep up, host Elise Hu revisits earlier conversations with Dr. Cara Natterson and Dr. Nadine Thornhill with their expert guidance for parents supporting kids through puberty, adulthood, and relationships. Dr. Natterson first offers advice on answering tough questions, sharing the science behind changing bodies, and how parents can start โ and restart โ hard conversations again and again. Dr. Thornhill later breaks down how parents can start teaching consent with age-appropriate language early, and shares her strategies for creating judgment-free spaces for open conversations, curiosity, and the foundation for healthy relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Practice humility when having conversations that might not have landed the first time.
Teach kids the science behind puberty, to make it feel less foreign.
Cooperatively create strategies with your child ahead of time to tackle mood swings or big emotions as they happen.
Own your values, state the facts, avoid myths when tackling harder conversations.
Mirror consent in your relationship with your kids, to encourage healthy relationships of their own.
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How to Talk About Adoption, Identity, and Belonging with Kids | Nefertiti Austin | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 2 juin 2026 โข Durรฉe 22:57
Adoption is a lifelong process of identity and belonging, and how parents talk about it with our kids matters from the very beginning. Nefertiti Austin, author of Motherhood So White and a mother of two adopted kids, joins Elise Hu to share her personal path to adopting, why she chose to adopt within her own community, and the mindset she carries through parenthood. Nefertiti offers practical guidance for not only adoptive parents, but parents considering adoption or simply talking to kids about it. Together, Nefertiti and Elise discuss the biggest takeaways from adoption, how to normalize adoption in everyday lives, and how to stay grounded when conversations get difficult.ย
Key Takeaways
Adoption is a very intentional way of stepping into parenthood.
Normalize adoption by finding and pointing out the role models around you.
Kids have enough love in their hearts for both their biological and adoptive parents.
Approach conversations with curiosity, honesty, and transparency.
Navigating adoptive parenthood is just as much a journey as navigating biological parenthood.
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Raising Healthy Kids Beyond Social Media and Ed Tech | Ash Brandin & Emily Cherkin | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 26 mai 2026 โข Durรฉe 33:40
As families head into summer break, screentime may feel top of mind for parents trying to raise healthy, balanced kids in a screen-saturated world. Elise Hu revisits two Raising Us conversations to help parents make sense of how screens are shaping kidsโ lives, learning, and wellbeing. First, public school teacher, librarian, and author Ash Brandin offers alternatives to strict screen time limits while considering differences from kid to kid. They bring personal and professional expertise in what they consider and the strategies that have worked for them. Later in the episode, Emily Cherkin, founder of The Screentime Consultant, unpacks how kids are using educational technology in schools. Emily offers tips on how to start conversations addressing questions and concerns with your kids, teachers, or local school board, and discusses why replacing judgment with curiosity can open the door to meaningful change. Together, these conversations offer practical tools for navigating the overlap between social media, screen time, and learning.
Key Takeaways
Replace judgement with curiosity.
Assess your childโs learning style to determine if educational technology is actually necessary.
Be brave in making first steps towards change that betters you and your family.
The amount of screen time your kids are exposed to does not determine your success as a parent.
Consider access, behavior, and content when analyzing your childโs relationship with screens.
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Teaching Kids Self-Compassion to Support Mental Health | Kelli Joy Richardson & Dr. Kristin Neff
Saison 6
mardi 19 mai 2026 โข Durรฉe 30:52
Raising resilient kids and understanding how to support their mental health often starts with their self-esteem and self-compassion. Host Elise Hu revisits two empowering conversations to help parents understand how intertwined self-esteem and mental health are. First, Kelli Joy Richardson, founder of The SonRise Project, debunks common myths about mental health and shares practical tips on how to start conversations with your kids about their mental health, even when it feels too difficult or too late to do so. Then we hear from professor and educator Dr. Kristin Neff on how parents can help reframe where self-worth comes from. Dr. Neff offers ways to encourage our kids to practice self-compassion that are tactile, audible, or by example.
Key Takeaways:
Mental health is often linked to our self-image, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
Acceptance, letting be, and communication are three pillars to supporting your kids.
Start conversations with your kids, even when it feels difficult or too late to do so.
Foster a sense of self-worth by comparing and contrasting less.
Worth is dependent on self-compassion, not on success.
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Talking About Divorce, Separation, and Family Change with Kids | Christina McGhee | A Kids Co.
Saison 6
mardi 12 mai 2026 โข Durรฉe 32:28
Divorce can reshape every part of family life for kids and parents alike, from routines and living arrangements to feelings of grief, anger, and confusion. In this episode of Raising Us, Elise Hu talks with divorce parenting expert, educator, and author Christina McGhee about how parents can help children navigate divorce with honesty and stability. Christina shares insights from both her professional work and her own experience growing up in a divorced family. She shares practical guidance for talking to kids of all ages about separation, addressing and unlearning stigmas surrounding, and how to manage your own emotions first to show up more calmly and responsibly for kids. Throughout the episode, Christina emphasizes that while divorce can feel deeply destabilizing, itโs honest communication, consistency, and compassion that helps kids feel secure, loved, and grounded through family change.
Key Takeaways:
Divorce becomes an experience to carry throughout oneโs life, not a single event to process.
Avoid vague words and use specific language when having conversations about divorce.
Manage your own emotions first in order to help deliver future conversations responsibly.
Own your mistakes by following up and being vulnerable when restarting a conversation.
Respect a childโs need to have one-on-one time with their biological parent.
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Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
Raising Us | Parenting Podcast for Kids, Tweens, & Conscious Caregivers
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with the kids in your life.
Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted doctors, educators and purpose-driven public figures sharing age-appropriate advice so you don't have to wing the hard stuff.
