AnchorMoms: The Podcast

The dawn of elevated kids' birthday parties is here. One mom writes she's out on parties for her children because they cause her so much anxiety. Plus, a whopping 70% of millennials think they're better parents than their own parents. The AnchorMoms weigh in. Lastly, advice no one asked for. One mom speaks out after several offhand comments from strangers regarding the size of her family.  

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Celebrating the "good stuff" in the wake of Hurricane Helene. A local Western North Carolina writer says it's important to focus on the triumphs after so much devastation. Also, why it's important to allow your kids to see you cry and when too much emotion might cross the line. Lastly, Meta is working to capture younger uses. Why Gen Zers might be turning to Facebook to learning about "adulting."

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As life slowly returns to "normal", the AnchorMoms have updates on their own lives as well as how Western North Carolina is recovering from Helene. They discuss one local writer's reason for keeping his family in Asheville, and how he's explaining it to his children. Plus, with this week's big election, how much should you tell your kids and their friends about your political views? A mom and an expert weigh in. Plus, we know how you were raised could impact your children, but what about your pets... A new study says there is a connection there too. 

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Halloween is here and the AnchorMOMS are determined not to cancel spooky season in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Speaking of Helene, one writer says the way we experience natural disasters has changed thanks to social media and smart phones. Why those outside of Western North Carolina saw the images in the immediate aftermath of the storm, before those of us directly impacted. And even weeks out, the tourism industry in WNC continues to struggle post Hurricane Helene, especially the region's breweries. How industry leaders are coping and why they're hoping to come out even stronger.  

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The AnchorMoms continue to grapple with big feelings in the wake of Hurricane Helene. One of the hardest questions: how do we talk to our children in the aftermath of such devastation? This week we invite licensed counselor, Suzy Lynch, to guide parents through these tough conversations. It's advice that many parents will find useful while navigating our "new normal."

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As residents in Western North Carolina continue to recover from the aftermath of Helene, many kids have yet to return to school. Several schools remain without water and power and as administrators work on a plan for reopening, parents and students are left wondering what to do. Some experts say it could take years for children to recover, long after communities rebuild. Additionally, experts worry these natural disaster are occurring with much more frequency thanks to climate change and that could mean more displacement for students in the future. And a local WNC writer says the only way to handle Helene recovery is with grace. His advice on how we can share in the burden together.  

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Katie and Karen are navigating unchartered territory after the unprecedented damage left by Hurricane Helene. The AnchorMoms share their personal stories during the storm and the challenge of being both parents and journalists.

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You have probably heard about Helene's tragic impact in Western North Carolina. Katie and Karen (and their families) are safe, but our city, our neighborhoods, our lives were torn apart by this storm. We don't have water, cell service, or power but are hanging in there. Katie and Karen are working when they can while also juggling taking care of little ones through a natural disaster. Meteorologist Meghan Danahey joins Karen for a quick update on why this storm was so catastrophic. 

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Another parent is charged in the connection to a school shooting. This time the father of the suspected Georgia school shooter is facing several serious charges because investigators believe he knew his son had access to a weapon. Will charging parents serve as a deterrent for future gun violence or are prosecutors over stepping? Gen Z and millennial workers are burnt out and unhappy. Why studies show managers are missing the mark. And a new frontier for playdates. Parents are handing out business cards to arrange get together. Too much or too clever? The AnchorMoms weigh in.  

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One mom defends her solo birthday trip to Switzerland. The appeal of celebrating all by your lonesome in a country far, far away. The pop culture term "sharenting" isn't new but some of the potential consequences are. Why mental health is now playing a role in what parents share on social media. And from social media to screen time, Buzzfeed has compiled horrifying stories from teachers in the wild revealing how they know some students have had too much time on screens.

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