The Longest Shortest Time’s Favorite Episodes About Parenthood
The Longest Shortest Time
The Longest Shortest Time, hosted by Hillary Frank, is a show about parenthood that is meant to appeal to everyone, not just parents. We love hearing stories about parents and kids on other podcasts, proving that the deeply complex world of family has mass appeal. Here are some of our faves.
A riveting, unforgettable birth story
A couple wrestles with becoming parents in a way that, technologically, wasn’t possible until recently.
Dec 17, 2016 • 0:00
The most personal thing ever
We love this episode of Why Oh Why, where Andrea grapples with the consequences of deciding she wants to be a mom. Oh, and Hillary makes an appearance.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Single mother by choice
For some, making babies takes a lot of planning. And time. And money. That’s how it was for Sophie, single mother by choice.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Liquid gold
Ever wondered what to do if you’ve got too much breast milk… or not enough? Well, you should! Because the answer – as this episode shows – is fascinating.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Heartbreaking/warming
Tessa Prebble hosts a wonderful podcast about special needs families. In this episode, she tells her own heart-breaking/warming story.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Do economists parent differently?
Sometimes you need a little practical advice about raising kiddos. When that time comes, we like to consult the pros.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
A son, a daughter, and a mother
So much about about parenthood is unpredictable. But there are some things many of us take for granted. This episode explores what happens when one mom is taken by surprise.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Black women at the intersection of motherhood and career
This episode of our show features stories from the amazing, and much needed, site about Black motherhood, mater mea.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
Adult kids, moving back home
When your kids become adults, you’re done with parenting, right? RIGHT? Hear from some parents who’ve found that their services are still needed well past college graduation.
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00
One thing all parents have in common? Worrying about their kids.
This conversation between two worried parents of children with autism blew us away!
Dec 16, 2016 • 0:00