Episode 228: I Am A Parenting Fraud. Plus Author James Patterson

Episode 228

2nd November 2017

Biz admits to Theresa that we feel like frauds when it comes to knowing how to parent. Does standing there feeling totally blank count as “knowing what to do?” Luckily, Theresa lets us know we are not the only ones. Plus Biz commits to spontaneity , Theresa says “umhum,” and we talk to author James […]

Episode notes

Biz admits to Theresa that we feel like frauds when it comes to knowing how to parent. Does standing there feeling totally blank count as “knowing what to do?” Luckily, Theresa lets us know we are not the only ones. Plus Biz commits to spontaneity , Theresa says “umhum,” and we talk to author James Patterson about his Jimmy Patterson collections and his two latest books for young readers.

Check out James’ newest releases Give Thank You a Try (Give Please a Chance) and Big Words for Little Geniuses. You can check out his Jimmy Patterson collection here and learn more about Read Kiddo Read and his work to get more children reading here.

Check out our book! You’re Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You’re Winning at Parenting!

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Show Music
Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes)
Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes)
Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes)
Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans

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