Listen "DEEP DIVE: Ericka Sóuter on How to Have a Kid and a Life"
Episode Synopsis
Ericka Sóuter has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a regular contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets. Ericka speaks to parents across the country about the issues, controversies, and trends most affecting families today. She's also the author of How to Have a Kid and Life: a Survival Guide.
In this episode, Ericka and Margaret discuss:
The greatest predictor of kids' socioemotional wellbeing
The six questions you should ask yourself every year
The "mom gene"
Here's where to find Ericka:
@erickasouter on IG and X
@soundstrue on IG
Order HOW TO HAVE A KID AND A LIFE here: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781683644873
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invisible workload, default parent, household equity, household equality, gender household equality, gender household equity, mental load, cognitive load, cognitive labor, emotional labor, second shift, work life balance
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In this episode, Ericka and Margaret discuss:
The greatest predictor of kids' socioemotional wellbeing
The six questions you should ask yourself every year
The "mom gene"
Here's where to find Ericka:
@erickasouter on IG and X
@soundstrue on IG
Order HOW TO HAVE A KID AND A LIFE here: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781683644873
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:
https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/
Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/FRESH
invisible workload, default parent, household equity, household equality, gender household equality, gender household equity, mental load, cognitive load, cognitive labor, emotional labor, second shift, work life balance
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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