Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

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A Kids Co.

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 don’t have to wing the hard stuff.

Episodes · 25

Explaining Immigration and ICE to Kids | Duncan Tonatiuh & Anya Kamenetz | A Kids Co.

Jun 23, 2026 · 32m

Teaching Kids About Government, Politics, & Protest | Sharon McMahon & Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs | A Kids Co.

Jun 16, 2026 · 35m

Talking To Kids About Puberty, Boundaries, & Consent | Dr. Cara Natterson & Dr. Nadine Thornhill | A Kids Co.

Jun 9, 2026 · 33m

How to Talk About Adoption, Identity, and Belonging with Kids | Nefertiti Austin | A Kids Co.

Jun 2, 2026 · 22m

Raising Healthy Kids Beyond Social Media and Ed Tech | Ash Brandin & Emily Cherkin | A Kids Co.

May 26, 2026 · 33m

Teaching Kids Self-Compassion to Support Mental Health | Kelli Joy Richardson & Dr. Kristin Neff

May 19, 2026 · 30m

Talking About Divorce, Separation, and Family Change with Kids | Christina McGhee | A Kids Co.

May 12, 2026 · 32m

How Do I Talk About Racism With My Kids? Questions From Our Mailbag | Jelani Memory | A Kids Co.

Apr 28, 2026 · 37m

Why Representation in Media Matters for Kids | Angel McCoughty | A Kids Co.

Apr 21, 2026 · 24m

How to Talk to Kids About Trauma, Big Emotions, & Feeling Safe | Paul Scheer | A Kids Co.

Apr 14, 2026 · 32m

Talking to Kids About Sex and Consent Without Feeling Awkward | Dr. Nadine Thornhill | A Kids Co.

Apr 7, 2026 · 37m

How to Talk About Eating Disorders with Our Kids | Amanda Sobhy & Jessica Scheer | A Kids Co.

Mar 31, 2026 · 39m

Talking About Climate Change Without Fear | Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson | A Kids Co.

Mar 24, 2026 · 31m

Talking to Your Kids About ICE and Immigration | Maria Hinojosa & Anya Kamenetz | A Kids Co.

Mar 17, 2026 · 47m

Normalizing Physical Disabilities and Differences with Kids | Alana Nichols & Emily Ladau | A Kids Co.

Mar 10, 2026 · 44m

Parenting Kids with Big Feelings | Dr. Becky Kennedy, Good Inside Podcast | A Kids Co.

Mar 3, 2026 · 31m

How to Raise a Child Who Believes in Themselves | Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson | A Kids Co.

Feb 24, 2026 · 33m

Talking to Kids About Political Protests and Activism | Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs | A Kids Co.

Feb 17, 2026 · 27m

Giving Your Kids Advice That Sticks | Roy Wood Jr. | A Kids Co. (Re-Run)

Feb 13, 2026 · 37m

Supporting Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health | Kelli Joy Richardson & The SonRise Project | A Kids Co.

Feb 10, 2026 · 31m

Raising Kids in a Digital World: Video Games, Screen Time, and Healthy Gaming Habits | Dr. Rachel Kowert | A Kids Co.

Feb 6, 2026 · 21m

Helping Kids Understand History Beyond the Textbook | Garrison Hayes | A Kids Co.

Feb 3, 2026 · 24m

AI Is Here. How Do We Parent Through It? | Baratunde Thurston | A Kids Co. (Re-Run)

Jan 30, 2026 · 35m

Tech Ed vs. Ed Tech: How To Teach Kids Without Screens | Kate Brody & Emily Cherkin | A Kids Co.

Jan 27, 2026 · 38m

Helping Kids Cope With Tough Times and Hard News | Melinda Wenner Moyer | A Kids Co.

Jan 20, 2026 · 25m