StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast
Munchkin Inc.
Does everyone you know give you different parenting advice? Are you overwhelmed trying to find the most credible sources for innovative parenting tips? Let us do that! StrollerCoaster is a podcast for parents that allows you to sit down with childhood development experts and parents from around the world who are answering your biggest parenting questions and providing solutions you can actually use. Created by Munchkin Inc. (The Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand in the World) and hosted by CNN and NBC news anchor Lynn Smith, we cover topics from social emotional learning, to feeding your kids, to understanding your own parenting experiences, and so much more. Plus, we even have a podcast for kids! StrollerCoaster StoryTime is a short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children's stories. It's full of surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns, and you can find these episodes right here in the StrollerCoaster feed.So, whether you’re a parent to be, or a parent of three, hop on board the StrollerCoaster, because raising little humans can be quite a ride.
Episodes
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Jun 7, 2021 • 26min
Learning
In this episode we take a look at some of the unexpected ways that kids learn about the world. Faith talks to Lyn Huston, a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse in Duckwater, Nevada, about what it's like to teach a whole community of children in the same classroom. We also hear the inspiring story of how Rob Kenney, the creator of the popular YouTube channel "Dad, How Do I?", took the departure of his father and turned it into a tool to bring people heart, hope, and the knowledge to complete important everyday tasks.
May 31, 2021 • 9min
BONUS For Kids! Little Red Riding Sneakers
Little Red Riding Hood has a brand new look with her very cool, very fresh sparkly SNEAKERS. This week on StoryTime we’ve got her exciting, never-before-heard adventure to grandma’s house. Our 9-year old director leads his cast of amazing improv actors as they perform their version of the classic children's story. It's full of wolfy surprises, interactive fun, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns! Perfect for kids! And parents too!
May 24, 2021 • 30min
Food and Nutrition. More than just chicken nuggets.
When you become a parent, food becomes a bigger part of life than ever before. On this episode: Faith talks to former editor of Epicurious.com, Tanya Steel, who partnered with Michelle Obama on The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge; we hear a compelling story from a mother about her daughter's life-threatening food allergy; and hilarious Parenting Confessions! PLUS! A chance to win super-fun Munchkin gifts!
May 17, 2021 • 8min
BONUS For Kids! The Four Little Pigs
We've all heard the story of the Three Little Pigs, but did you know there was a FOURTH little pig who DJ's on the weekends? DJ Oink in the house. It's time for the never before told story of The Four Little Pigs. Our 9-year-old director and his cast of amazing improv actors perform their version of the classic children's story. It's full of surprises, interactive fun, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns! It's "story time" like you've never heard it before! Perfect for kids! And parents too!
May 10, 2021 • 31min
The Stress Episode
Parenting can be stressful. No kidding, right? So, how do we manage stress to create healthy relationships and loving homes while not losing it? We talk and laugh with Katharine Reid about how to handle our stressful “mental load.” We’ll hear an incredible story from Victoria Wiggins whose son speaks with a stammer and how she’s helping him thrive. Plus Parenting Confessions, and finally, fantastic tips on marriage stress with Marriage and Family Therapist, April Eldemire.
May 3, 2021 • 9min
BONUS For Kids! Fred & The Beanstalk
Jack & The Beanstalk? He's old news! Now it's time to hear the never before told story of FRED & The Beanstalk. Our 9-year old director and his cast of amazing improv actors perform their version of the classic children's story. It's full of surprises, interactive fun, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns! It's "story time" like you've never heard it before! Perfect for kids! And parents too!
Apr 26, 2021 • 27min
Screen Time
Phones. Tablets. Video Games. What are we going to do about screens? Faith talks to Sara DeWitt (PBS), who has spent her career finding innovative ways to educate our children in the digital age. We hear a compelling story from Melanie Hempe, the founder of ScreenStrong, about how she turned her son's struggle with screen addiction into a force for change. Plus parenting confessions!
Apr 26, 2021 • 22min
My Kid in the Future!
Do those little decisions we make every day as parents have an effect on our kids? Let’s find out! On this episode: Faith talks to child development expert Janet Rotter about which parenting decisions matter most. We also hear an inspiring story of a mother overcoming a unique parenting challenge. And fun with true Parenting Confessions!
Apr 12, 2021 • 2min
Season 1 Trailer
An introduction to StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast. A smart, fun, must-listen podcast for parents of kids of all ages. Created by Munchkin Inc. (The Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand in the World), with three time Emmy-winning host Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, NPR's Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me), each episode features amazing stories, fascinating guests, innovative parenting tips, and tons of "Wow, I have been there" moments. It's the perfect podcast to learn, laugh and hear something about parenting that you've never heard before.But wait! There's more! Along-side StrollerCoaster comes StrollerCoaster StoryTime. A short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children's stories. It's full of surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns. It's perfect for kids! And parents too.
