The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #87: The Mortality of Motherhood

We check back in with NPR’s Kelly McEvers on what it’s been like to readjust to American life with her 7-year-old, after a long stint as a Middle East correspondent.

EPISODE #86: The Secret Life of a Deaf Superhero

Cece Bell lost her hearing at age four. In this interview, the Newbery-award-winning author and illustrator talks about how she’s used her hearing aid for good … and evil.

EPISODE #85: Dispatches from Black Motherhood

Anthonia Akitunde went looking for websites about Black working moms that broke stereotypes. She came up empty. So she started her own.

EPISODE #81: The Accidental Gay Parents 4

We pick up where we left off with Trystan and Biff, and their passive-aggressive standoff.

Tell Us Your Weird Parenting Win!

Sometimes the thing that works is not a thing you’d find in parenting books. Okay, most of the time. Share your weird wins and you could wind up on our show!

EPISODE #80: The Accidental Gay Parents 3

Audience faves The Accidental Gay Parents return. This time Trystan is pregnant.

EPISODE #78: Lauren Lapkus Answers Kids’ Unanswerable Questions

Lauren Lapkus fields questions about unicorns, poop, and a well-kept secret about Darth Vader.

EPISODE #77: Behind Family Lines

Darlene’s childhood dream was to join the military. She didn’t imagine she’d also be raising three children solo.