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Ethan Berlin / Anna Drezen

FromBaby Geniuses

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Jan 16, 2013

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This week on BG: Lisa reveals a startling fact about her family history, writer Ethan Berlin talks about his extensive knowledge and personal use of Yahoo Answers, and baby expert Natalie Don-Johnson (Anna Drezen) dodges hard questions about her own progeny's origins.
Emily Heller
Lisa Hanawalt
Ethan Berlin
Anna Drezen

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Jan 16, 2013

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Baby Geniuses is a show for people who know stuff and people who don't know stuff, but would like to. Every week, comedian and super-genius Emily Heller and cartoonist and mastermind Lisa Hanawalt, challenge their guests to share some knowledge on any topic they want.

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Lisa Brennan-Jobs: Growing up as Steve Jobs' Daughter (ep. 216): Steve Jobs is widely recognized as one of the most influential inventors of our time, pioneering the personal computer, the iPod and iPhone. Yet his eldest daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs often remembers a painful childhood spent seeking recognition,... by Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
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Michelle & Emiliano Part 1 of 3: When Your Kid Struggles With Anxiety by Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy Podcast
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S5, Ep.4: Allison: An Adoptee Who Adopts Discusses the Complexities by Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
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Ellen: An Unexpected DNA Test Was Life-Changing by Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
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David Robinson | Missing Persons, Public Awareness and Advocacy by Talking to Death with Payne Lindsey
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Episode 105 - Who Are "The Least Of These" Among Us, and How Can We Support Them?: Join Tiffany and Allyson for this week's episode as they talk about a man who set up a homeless shelter on his front lawn, "the least of these" among us, a fabulous berry pie recipe, and as always, they will share spotlight of an inspiring SISTER.... by The Sisterhood Podcast
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115: Lord Daniel Finkelstein: Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival: This is a story of moderation above all, to use o… by Jonny Gould's Jewish State
66 min listen
Hell is Other People: “It takes a village,” as the saying goes. Well, here’s the ugly flip side of that concept: an episode all about the conflicts that bubble up when other people get involved in feeding our kids. Jane and Liz enlist the help of Carolyn Hax, the... by Pressure Cooker
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100: "I am relentlessly naturalistic" - Barbara J. King - Animal Author & Advocate & Anthropologist - 100th Episode!! by Sentientism
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Adulting and executive function skills: How to help your child thrive after high school: Sending kids off to the adult world can feel both scary and exciting. How can families best support their kids who learn and think differently? In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist who works with a lot of college students. She shares some of the common challenges kids face in the real world — many related to trouble with executive function. Get her expert advice on how families can help their kids manage the demands of adulting. Then, the hosts hear from a parent who’s “in it” when it comes to helping kids become adults. Tune in to get tips from Danielle Janson, a mom of twins with ADHD who are in their first year of college. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “In It” and all our podca by In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
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