Our Parents Did What?!
Our Parents Did What?!
Our Parents Did What?!
A Tour of the Parenting Perils of Yesteryear
Episode 55: Photography
It's our final episode of season 2!! And we're going out in a flash - flash photography, that is. In this extra long final episode, we're discussing the history of photography from the Victorian Era all the way up to the fabled mall photography of the 90s. Thank you for joining us for these past 55 episodes. We'll see you again in 2023!
Sep 26, 2022
1 hr
Mini Episode – Bill Nye the Science Guy
No one makes science as cool and relatable as the one and only Bill Nye. He brought scientific concepts to the children of the 90s in a way that has stuck with that generation. Jen gives some background into how Bill Nye got into children's edutainment and some of his other very impressive accolades.
Aug 2, 2022
10 min
Episode 54: Body Image
Rounding out our series of puberty episodes, Diane gives us some facts about body image, the effects of social media on how teenage girls see themselves, and why teenagers are so darn stinky. We'll also do our best to give you some resources to help you navigate these conversations if you are getting ready to have the puberty talk with one of your kids. We hope these last few episodes have helped you get a bit more comfortable with the topic of puberty so that we can all do better than previous generations when it comes to preparing our kids to navigate these years.
Jul 26, 2022
34 min
Mini Episode – Boy Meets World
This week, Diane tells us all about one of her most favorite shows from her childhood, Boy Meets World. We talk about the themes the show dared to explore, and those that it was too timid to embrace. It is a real piece of 90s history, capturing what Friday night programming was for our generation. Until next time, in the words of Mr. Feeny, "Believe in yourselves. Dream. Try. Do good."
Jul 13, 2022
9 min
Episode 53: Rites of Passage
In the second installment of our series of puberty episodes, Jen provides some details into how first periods are celebrated throughout the world. We also take some time to look at the history of how boys become men from all different cultures. One thing's for certain, we are a species obsessed with pain.
Jul 6, 2022
33 min
Mini Episode – Wishbone
Talking animals were all the rage in the 90s, and this left the door wide open for the edutainment masterpiece that was Wishbone. This PBS show featured Soccer, the Jack Russell Terrier, as the titular Wishbone who would "imagine" himself into pieces of classic literature - period costumes and all. We dare you to find an older Millennial who is obsessed with BBC's Pride and Prejudice who wasn't also raised on this debonaire pup.
Jun 21, 2022
6 min
Episode 52: Periods
It's that time! Our podcast has reached puberty (we're over 50 episodes in, so this arbitrarily feels like our teen years) and to celebrate, we're spending the next few episodes exploring the history and cultural significance of puberty. In this first episode, Jen tells us all about the innovative, strange, and often gross practices and beliefs around menstruation. Diane and Jen are on a mission to normalize periods, so this episode is frank and lighthearted about a topic that is often anything but.
Jun 14, 2022
29 min
Mini Episode – TGIF
TGIF was a staple in the American experience throughout the 90s. A true example of lightning in a bottle, this block of shows dominated TV ratings for over a decade and brought us some of the most memorable family sitcoms in television history. Diane goes over the inception of the TGIF format and some of the shows that enjoyed their runs as part of this iconic Friday night family tradition.
Jun 10, 2022
12 min
Episode 51: Opium
In the second half of our foray into the use of drugs in infants, babies, and children, we bring you the fascinating history of opium! This is a cure-all that's been around for as long as we've known to cultivate the poppy plant. Just when you thought you knew all of the truly horrible things done to kids in the name of childrearing, get ready for some surprises!
Jun 1, 2022
34 min
Mini Episode – Rugrats
This show was gauranteed to make an appearance as a mini episode at some point! Not many shows are as deeply loved as Rugrats. This was Nickelodeon in it's prime - mastering the art of balancing comedy and sincerity. Also one of the first shows that had meaningful messages and lessons for parents. Jen covers the original run and we talk a bit about the 2022 reboot!
May 24, 2022
8 min
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