A comedy podcast about the history of parenting and what went wrong

Season Four of Your Grandparents Did What? drops October 31st!

This week on Season 3 Episode 10 Your Grandparents Did What? we are covering Millennials. Our season 3 finale is a wonderful romp through millennial traumas and crunchy parenting. Donation Station The Rebels Project

This week on Season 3 Episode 9 of Your Grandparents Did What? we are covering Baby Boomers. Rachel and Maggie discuss the huge upheaval of the Baby Boomers' childhood and their parenting techniques. Donation Station NOW

This week on Season 3 Episode 8 of Your Grandparents Did What? we are covering The Greatest Generation. Maggie and Rachel talk about this history that influenced the generation and the huge shift in parenting that occurred. Donation Station Sister District Project

This week on Season 3 Episode 7 of Your Grandparents Did What? we are covering Women's Escapism. Maggie and Rachel discuss why Reality TV and Romance Novels are such women centric entertainment. Donation Station UNICEF

Maggie and Rachel discuss secure attachment and some amazing women who have been imprisoned. Donation Station Hour Children Bonus! A New Way of Life

Maggie and Rachel pretend to be hosts of a true crime podcast and share some parenting related crime stories. Donation Station Moms Demand Action

Maggie and Rachel talk about what it really means to transition as a child and the story of Thomas Beatie and his very public pregnancy. Donation Station Trans Lifeline

Rachel and Maggie talk about the Tinkers and Samantha Smith and finally have an episode in season 3 where they cry. Donation Station ACLU

Maggie and Rachel discuss the origins of pediatric medicine and Rachel blows Maggie's mind with some wild pediatric medical cases. Donation Station March of Dimes

Welcome to Season 3! This week Maggie and Rachel talk about Herd Mentality and some Fads and Crazes from the past! Donation Station: Homies Helping Homies

This week Maggie and Rachel talk about the history of Smallpox, Polio, and Measles and their vaccines. We also hear from three listeners about their experiences with waiting for and getting their children COVID vaccines. Donation Station UNICEF

This week Maggie and Rachel laugh over some truly astounding children's books and discuss the amazing story of Louis Braille. Join us for a fun and lighthearted episode! Donation Station American Foundation For The Blind

Maggie and Rachel stumble through the mostly sad history of adoption. We promise this isn't becoming a sad podcast! Donation Station Women's World Banking

Rachel and Maggie explore some moral panics that have effected parents and their children. From Penny Dreadfuls to Satanic Panic, we uncovered some really wild things! Donation Station NARAL Pro-Choice America

Maggie and Rachel each picked mystery topics to deep dive into. You'll laugh and cry and if you listen close enough you can hear some activity happening outside Rachel's house. Donation Station The Children's Defense Fund

Rachel and Maggie discuss the history of entertainment for children and the effects of screen time on children. Donation Station Sesame Workshop

In our longest episode yet, Rachel and Maggie discuss how we have educated our children and the history of early intervention. Donation Station National Education Association

Maggie and Rachel dive into the surprisingly horrifying topic of teething, both past and present. Donation Station Nationalities Service Center

Maggie and Rachel talk about the historical birth control and abortion methods, Planned Parenthoods true glow up, and have a few good laughs and even one good cry. Donation Station Planned Parenthood

Maggie and Rachel talk about the history of toys, finding some true toy horrors, and how lead in toys effects children. Donation Station National Low Income Housing Coalition Cradles to Crayons

An episode about Pandemics and Parenting and Parenting in a Pandemic! Donation Station Feed The Children

An episode about Conception! Donation Station Engender Health AGC Scholarships

An episode about Postpartum! Donation Station PL+US Postpartum Support International

An episode about Childbirth! Donation Station: National Birth Equity Collaborative The Shades of Blue Project

An episode about Prenatal Care! Links to donate: Mutual Aid Houston Austin Mutual Aid Dallas Mutual Aid Relief Efforts in Texas Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Kids' Meals
