Parenting is a Joke

Margaret and Amy Laugh In The Face of Parenting


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On this week’s episode of Parenting is a Joke, host Ophira Eisenberg revisits a festive favorite featuring Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson, the comedic duo behind the hit podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood. With six kids between them and years of experience making people laugh, Margaret and Amy open up about the chaos of raising children while building a thriving podcasting empire. They explore everything from evolving parenting styles—like the pitfalls of "boomer parenting" and the realities of "out-the-door parenting"—to why sometimes parenting feels like trying to keep a stubborn houseplant alive. Margaret and Amy also share their take on managing extracurriculars, handling picky eaters, and embracing the messy unpredictability of life as parents. From the hilarity of dealing with a kid's Big Nate-inspired sass to the bittersweet transition of launching kids into adulthood, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that parenting is equal parts hard and rewarding, even if you only recognize that in hindsight.

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