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Podcast · 197 episodes

What Fresh Hell: Parenting, Relationships, and Making Life Better, with Two Funny Moms, page 9

by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson · English

When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way. We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies. We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship. If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood! whatfreshhellpodcast.com

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Fresh Take: Danielle Bettmann on Positive DisciplinePositive Discipline parenting for strong-willed, neurodivergent kids; why “gentle parenting” or traditional tactics (timeouts, ignoring, yelling, punishments/rewards) can backfire; how to use “kind…11 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 13 chapters
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids This SummerFive summer conversations for parents to have with kids: (1) digital life/screen limits and manipulation, plus scam safety; (2) respect, consent, and boundaries (including “no stops the game” and…9 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 13 chapters
BEST OF: Best Mom Lies Ever“Best Mom Lies Ever,” a parenting podcast episode compiling examples of “lies” mothers tell kids to manage behavior, reduce tantrums, and navigate childhood magical thinking.7 Jul 2025 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Best of: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on Raising AntiracistsDr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses how to raise children to be anti-racist, arguing racism is already shaping what kids see and believe, so caregivers must talk about race and inequality early and often.4 Jul 2025 · 30 min · 15 chapters
BEST OF: Grudges Held, Grudges Kept The “What Fresh Hell” episode “Best of: Grudges Held, Grudges Kept” is a comedic compilation about holding petty grudges as justified, especially “tiny” ones from childhood and parenting.2 Jul 2025 · 45 min · 24 chapters