Parent Trapped
The coronavirus pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Parent Trapped is here to help. Each week, host Ann Marie Baldonado checks in with authors, educators, and celebrities to bring you real-world stories and tips. You'll hear from experts and listeners on everything from juggling work and school with kids at home to awesome pillow fort designs (!) and great family movies. Common Sense created Parent Trapped to capture parents' candid stories and moments when reality meets (comic) relief. Because, let's face it: Raising kids in quarantine is a challenge none of us saw coming.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2020
Embracing the Messiness of Life
In our final episode of the series, we're looking at how you can take the messiness of the last few months and embrace it to have a more creative and resilient life. To do so, we're joined by Tim Har…
Pornography, Shared Passwords, Incognito Mode, Oh My!
Since the pandemic started, kids have been spending more time online. So how do we keep them from chatting with strangers, sharing passwords, and discovering adult content? Anya Kamenetz, author of T…
Making Space with Christian Robinson
Feeling angry lately? Overwhelmed? How about your kids? Author and illustrator Christian Robinson has created a tool to help young people process powerful emotions through art. In this episode he'll …
W. Kamau Bell Sings Daniel Tiger
With our nation in turmoil over COVID-19 and protests against systemic racism, the idea of talking about chores may seem frivolous. But most American families are still at home, overwhelmed by laundr…
Racism and Resilience
Racism has a profound impact on the health and well-being of our kids. This week, racism against the Black community is being laid bare for all families to see—from the pandemic's disproportionate im…
Julie Andrews and Raising a Reader
Reading, writing, and storytelling can be a creative first aid kit for families stuck at home during the pandemic. But where do you begin if your kid says they don't want to read or write? Today we'v…
Rob Huebel, Grace Lin, and the COVID Slide
With the school year coming to an end, parents and caregivers might be feeling a mix of relief and worry: relief that they no longer have to play makeshift teacher … and worry that they didn't do eno…
Managing Pandemic Anxiety, Stress-Free TV, Hug a Tree
During a pandemic, there's so much to be stressed about. Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute has some strategies for keeping your anxiety in check—including one that involves eating a sandw…
Unveiling Invisible Work, Husband Education, Edible Surprises
What happens when the invisible work of mothers becomes visible during a pandemic? Better Life Lab director Brigid Schulte says now is the perfect time for couples to dream up better ways to share re…
Screentime, Scribble Time, Space-Out Time
Ever since schools closed due to social-distancing requirements, a lot of kids have been spending most of their time online. Today we'll find out whether all that screen time is harmful—and we'll get…
Mom, I'd Like to Make an Appointment
The coronavirus has upended families' lives. Host Ann Marie Baldonado talks with experts, celebrities, and listeners about life, work, and learning with kids at home.
And we want to hear YOUR tips and…