Nov 26th, 2008 · One of the best years for kids' music in recent memory includes releases from artists with feet firmly in both kid-friendly and adult-oriented worlds. Old favorites went in new directions, while emerging artists gave a glimpse of the future of a genre as diverse and unpredictable as kids themselves.
Nov 22nd, 2008 · As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Scott Simon talks with his mother, Pat, about an incident that happened before he was born. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation.
Nov 18th, 2008 · In January, Michelle Obama will make history as the nation's first black First Lady. But Obama, an Ivy-League educated attorney, is a symbol in her own right. As she prepares for her own White House transition, working mothers are watching to see what legacy she will leave on a historic presidency.
Nov 4th, 2008 · The 2008 presidential campaign introduced the public to a hockey mom, Amtrak Joe, a maverick and "The One." But it also brought to the fore some others such as Joe the Plumber.
Nov 4th, 2008 · In this week's parenting segment for moms, Jolene Ivey and Leslie Morgan Steiner weigh the value of engaging children early in the political process. Also, Ivey's son, Alexander, and Steiner's son, Max, explain how, as youngsters, they've discovered their own political passion.
Oct 28th, 2008 · With one week left until Election Day, we are starting a special series about race and the election. For the first time in American history, a black man is a strong contender in a presidential election. What impact does this have on the black community? Madeleine Brand speaks with five African American mothers about their take on the 2008 election and opinions on race in the race.
Oct 16th, 2008 · Sana and Shad Imam, a young Muslim-American couple, let their parents choose their partner. Shad says he thinks people just looking for love are missing out. Compatibility is much more important. The rest is just hard work.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The ongoing financial crisis is posing some opportunities for parents to teach kids about smart money management. Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Asra Nomani welcome money coach Alvin Hall, author of Show Me the Money, to discuss teaching youngsters how to become financially sound.