Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer traig

Half of all parents of young children say they have at least one picky eater in their household: a state of affairs that strikes many moms and dads stuck serving up the same half dozen foods on repeat as highly unnatural. With the help of Jennifer Traig, the author of Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting, Jane and Liz explore when, and why, picky eating emerged as a common trait among children – and what you can do to stop it.  #pickyeating #feedingkids #parenting  Sales and distribution by Lemonada MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a parent, it's extremely easy to get very focused on “doing it right.” Which means, usually, doing what is considered “right” in your particular time and cultural context. And sometimes, amid this pressure, we need a little perspective. Human history is long, and what is considered right has changed a lot. Today on ParentData, we're joined by author Jennifer Traig, who offers this perspective in spades. Her book “Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting” is a history of parenting (or at least child-rearing) from ancient Rome to Puritan New England to Dr. Spock. We've done it a lot of ways and we're all still here…so we must be doing something right. Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.

Half of all parents of young children say they have at least one picky eater in their household: a state of affairs that strikes many moms and dads stuck serving up the same half dozen foods on repeat as highly unnatural. With the help of Jennifer Traig, the author of Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting, Jane and Liz explore when, and why, picky eating emerged as a common trait among children – and what you can do to stop it.  This episode is brought to you by Haven's Kitchen. #CookHappy with their fresh sauces

Webby Awards founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain chats with host Ellie Knaus about how we can reboot our relationship with technology.Thank goodness for the internet. We crave connectivity in these isolating times - and I felt so lucky this month to be able to meet my best friend's baby over Zoom - but what connections are we missing when we're glued to our screens?In this conversation, we examine our own impulses when it comes to social media, newsfeeds, and online shopping, and we discuss what can be gained - in loving connections and creativity - if we follow in our guest's footsteps and take a "technology shabbat" one day a week.Shlain's bestseller 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week is now available in paperback (8/20/20). Think you could do it? Listen up!x Ellie KnausAs always: subscribe, rate, and review! Your support for this independent pod never goes unnoticed!Join our @atomicmoms Instagram, Facebook, and Facebook community.This episode is sponsored by the children's sound companion Ellodee. Go to: Ellodee.com/atomicmomsShoutouts to listener Angela Burnell (@theangellaburnell) for sharing her voice (literally) and experience with sickle cell anemia and this episode's podcast guest matchmaker (and atomic moms guest) Jennifer Traig.Our sound engineer is Owen O'Neill and our composer is Jeremy Turner.

I admit that I have a romanticized view of the small town attorney. This is an image of someone who is part of the fabric of the community, with a mix of the wisdom of Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird blended with the worldly jazz-playing coolness of Paul Biegler of Anatomy of a Murder rolled up into one. Such a lawyer as that would require the older moniker of Esquire, which I think suits this week's guest on #thedeliciousstory.Zach Engstrom Esq. is an estate attorney with Letsch Law Firm based in Grimes, Iowa. As he points out, he knows how to run with open-ended questions, and I have loads of them, and in the end it worked great because Zach is a truly eloquent storyteller. Zach takes us on a fast and entertaining journey that brings us up to speed on his work today, and we even discuss estate planning tips and insights based on his expertise with the caveat this is not offered up as legal advice. In between, we dive into the unique approach Letsch Law serves within the community, and of course, we talk memorable meals. WHY THIS STUFF MATTERSOn the surface, Zach's legal specialty may seem like a depressing one, but he explains that it was the work of contracts that captured his interest and creating strong ones which led him to become passionate about the subject of estates. At this point in the conversation as we talk assets, my eyes sort of glaze over because I don't think David and I will have all that much for the kids to deal with once we leave this coil. Ultimately, maintaining harmony and acceptable dispersion of whatever remains after our death is the goal. I think of it as perhaps my last supper, the one I won't attend in person, but I pick the menu. Those family and friends who are on hand gather and eat and enjoy a great cabernet with a nod to me. I'd like it all to run smoothly and not be a pain. Zach points out that assets of value are only a part of the equation. It does behoove those with larger estates, such as farms and other investments, to work with a pro like Zach to ensure a smooth transition within the family. He explains some of the unfortunate outcomes for those who take shortcuts and don't work with an expert. But beyond the tangible assets, things can go from strange to downright ugly over items of sentimental value as well, so even a well-executed will can take some of those things into account.There are plenty of alarming stories of families who have fought horrible legal battles over memorabilia of a deceased, such as in the case of Robin William's family in the article titled “When Heirs Fight Over Assets With Sentimental Value,” by Paul Sullivan. Sadly, it makes sense that with heirlooms involving Williams—with great monetary value—get family fighting, and a blended family only complicates matters. But then there are the stories of siblings who get lost in conflict over sentimental items that have no cash value. Is it all about greed in the end? On a Google sidetrack, I slid down the rabbit hole in researching this idea of divvying up estates equally among children of the deceased. It turns out this concept is a contemporary phenomenon. Over at The Atlantic the article titled, “It Used To Be Okay For Parents To Play Favorites,” by Jennifer Traig, she provides loads of biblical and historical reminders that much of human history involves designating inheritance by birth order and that sibling rivalry is built in. What's more, lest we get too upset about siblings fighting over stuff, we only need to glance at our own childhood experiences to be reminded that this is an evolutionary thing. Traig suggests that children fight because they are wired to do so—programmed to turn on the competition for precious resources. Is it any wonder this can play out in estates? In other words, this fighting for stuff could be driven, in part, by primal urges. But let's say if you don't want some version of Cain and Abel to play out in your family, estate planning is critical. As Zach says, “You can divide up money but not Grandma's recipe book.” NOT THE LAST MEAL BUT A GREAT ONEWe did move on to talking a lot about food, and in particular some of the events held at Letsch Law Firm where food was a part of the theme. They have office space they've opened up for use by artists to showcase work, and also host events throughout the year designed to draw in the community for fun and connection. Zach describes some of the recent favorites you can hear about during the interview, and if you live in the area, check them out.The added perk for these events is that the food is often catered in by Zach's mom, who no longer works in the business but offers her catering expertise for Letsch events. They try to align the foods served with whatever the theme is for the gig, but it turns out Zach's mom drew the line on a few items for the Star Wars party.Most touching and delectable was Zach's take on the top four ingredients required for a perfect meal. His ideas are lovely, and I'd agree. Perhaps you would add or amend the top four ingredients? Listen in and share your top four ingredients with a comment!ZACH'S CHILI RECIPE Here from Zach's recipes to you: The first thing I ever learned to make was chili. Mom catered nights, and Pop was more of a frozen meal type of chef, so I picked up the slack. I've experimented with several options over the years, but the original recipe still stems from Mama Engo's down-home cooking. As you don't have access to her garden preserves, however, I'll translate it to a Hy-Vee friendly version.2lbs ground beef1-2 onions, diced2 green bell peppers, diced2 14oz cans of petite diced tomatoes1 can of Rotel2 14oz cans of chili beans1 can of black beans (drained)1 small can of tomato paste2 packets of chili seasoning (yes, it's a shortcut)1tbsp of brown sugar1tbsp of butter(Optional but highly recommended) a healthy sprinkling of garlic, chili powder, curry powder, turmeric, and a tablespoon of red Thai curry paste. Also, and bear with me, a can of sweet corn (drained) if you're feeling festive. I like a dash of Tabasco for flavor and Sriracha for heat.

  Biz and Theresa discuss family scheduling. Once all of the basics are set, like school/daycare drop offs and pick ups, work, doctor appointments and groceries, adding extra activities like classes and play dates is enough to make us want to go out for milk and never come home. Whether our kids thrive on doing many activities or we subscribe to “not over-scheduling kids,” a lot of brain space is taken up just by getting everyone where they need to be. Don’t forget to schedule time to do the scheduling! Plus, Biz is quarantined, Theresa is left to pick up all the pieces and we talk to Jennifer Traig about the absurdity of parenting norms, and her book, Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. Jennifer Traig’s book, Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting, is out now. Check out our book! You're Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You're Winning at Parenting! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Our sponsors this week are Casper and Grove Collaborative. Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/badmother and using promo code badmother at check out. Additional fees may apply for Hawaii and Alaska. Terms and Conditions apply. For a limited of time, get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up at Grove.co/mother and place an order of $20 or more.   Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at Maximumfun.org/jumbotron.   Subscribe to One Bad Mother in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/one-bad-mother/id616157074?mt=2) Join our mailing list (https://maximumfun.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4483dd402d0dd678995761563&id=01e0fd3ce8) Join the amazing community that is our private One Bad Mother Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1581506522097794) Follow One Bad Mother on Twitter (https://twitter.com/onebadmothers) Follow Biz on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bizellis) Follow Theresa on Twitter (https://twitter.com/theresathorn) Like us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/OneBadMother" target="_blank) Get a OBM tee, tank, baby shirt, or mug from the MaxFunStore    You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.   Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans

We could be so much worse at this parenting thing! Modern parents are making themselves crazy trying to do everything right, and it's time we give ourselves a break. I've enlisted the help of JENNIFER TRAIG, author of ACT NATURAL: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting (January 8, 2019), to give us some historical perspective on this raising kids gig. In our "How Not To" parent conversation, we discuss Traig's hilarious research findings detailing the worst choices parents have made throughout history, her own family's genius "Bad Choices Day", and the perks of sibling rivalry. Listen up! Ellie KnausFor a limited time, direct message + follow @hellokabrita and mention "Atomic Moms" for a free tin of goat milk formula ($25 value)! Do it for the pod! Subscribe + Listen on the Go: Apple Podcasts | StitcherJoin our Instagram, Facebook, and private community.Show Notes, Links, and More: AtomicMoms.com Please support Atomic Moms, a self-funded project, by leaving a written review here and by sharing this podcast on your social media and Facebook mom groups. Thanks so much!

On The Gist, president Trump is far from tough on Russia, and too many news talk shows let his allies make that claim. In the interview, Jennifer Traig thought she knew what she was getting into when she became a parent, until “washing diarrhea out of neckfolds” came along. In her latest book, she turns to history to sort the parenting techniques and philosophies that are worth keeping from those that aren’t. Traig is the author of Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. In the Spiel, Republicans are speaking out against congressman Steve King for his racist comments. But how about some action? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, president Trump is far from tough on Russia, and too many news talk shows let his allies make that claim. In the interview, Jennifer Traig thought she knew what she was getting into when she became a parent, until “washing diarrhea out of neckfolds” came along. In her latest book, she turns to history to sort the parenting techniques and philosophies that are worth keeping from those that aren’t. Traig is the author of Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. In the Spiel, Republicans are speaking out against congressman Steve King for his racist comments. But how about some action? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elisabeth is joined by author Stacy N. Sergent this week (Merianna is out for family leave) to talk about great pups, NaNoWriMo, writing as a lonesome experience and also a communal experience, the role of editing, and the psychological flow of being a writer. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson How to be a Heroine by Samantha Ellis Devil in the Details by Jennifer Traig Sleeping with Cats by Marge Piercy The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer stacynsergent.com Stacy on Twitter Harrelson Press The post Thinking Out Loud 92: Let’s Talk About Self-Editing appeared first on Thinking.FM.