Parenting comes with a lot of expectations, but have you ever stopped to ask where they come from? On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work , we unpack the myth of “the good mother” with Nancy Reddy , author of The Good Mother Myth . Nancy shares her personal experience of confronting the unrealistic ideal of motherhood: endlessly patient, always available, and completely selfless. She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr. Spock. Nancy explains how bad science from the past continues to haunt modern parenting, creating pressure, guilt, and shame for today’s mothers. But this conversation is about more than debunking myths—it’s about empowerment. Because when you prioritize what matters and let go of perfectionism, you’re not just doing woman’s work—you’re modeling it. Connect with Nancy: Newsletter: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/ Essay: I Was Promised That The “Golden Hour” Would Make Me A Mom: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/04/golden-hour-c-section-bonding-attachment-baby-friendly-hospitals.html Related Podcast Episodes: 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali 090 / Unmasking Modern Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch 155 / Executive Motherhood with Ashley Quinto Powell Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Some kids' books are great, others are not. We review them. We also suggest things to watch when the kids are finally f**king asleep.
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Ghost in the Shel? The royal wedding edition
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This week we review The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. We also discuss pizzhut's book giveaway, bi-sexual bunnies and berate tweeps for ruining #MrmanoEmanoKnackered Dads által
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Look at what you could have Juan - Ferdinand the bull
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This week we chat celebrity kids books and review Ferdinand the bull. Plus we beef with Ernest "prick" Hemmingway and have another round of #MrManoemanoKnackered Dads által
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If it ain't broke, don't Brexit
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Back in spite of popular demand The Knackered Dads review. We chat about the garden gang, ponder Roald Dahl's views on non-Englanders and celebrate Zimbabwe's National colouring book day. Plus we argue who's best out of Mr Happy and Mr Bump (see pic)in #mrManoEMano. Call us pillocks @knackereddads or knackereddadsreview@gmail.com…
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Flip flaps, scruff pamphlets and Mr Mano-e-mano
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We discuss wealthy children’s authors, ponder Dan’s hatred of cross-platform fancy dress and praise flip-flap books. Also Messrs Messy and Jelly fight it out in our new section MrMano-e-mano. Oh yeah, our email address is definitely knackereddadsreview@gmail.com. Almost certainly.Knackered Dads által
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Dorothy and bears and pro-adjustable chin straps. Oh boy!
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This "week" we take the Chinese to task about its book ban, mull toto's (not the band) retelling of the Wizard of Oz and apologize to Helen Oxenbury. Badly. Sponsored by the Sleep well, pro-adjustable stop snoring chin strap (not really).Knackered Dads által
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