On this special pop-up episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Rhode Island mom and IWF Senior Fellow Nicole Solas about a recent incident involving a male field hockey player who was allowed to play on a female field hockey team, injuring a female player. How many more cases like this will have to happen before sports organizations take action to protect female athletes?

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock interviews Lane Scott, a California writer and homeschool mom, about her new article “The Mother’s Gauntlet,” which describes the paradox of “the misery of comfortable women”—the reason some women choose work over child rearing, the doubts and fears of stay-at-home moms, and why honesty among friends is key to figuring it all out.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Jonathan Rothwell, Gallup’s principal economist and a Brookings Institute senior fellow, about his new research paper, “Parents Matter in Regulating Screen Time.” Julie and Jonathan talk about the decline in mental health among children, the role social media and video platforms play in this ongoing problem, the interesting political split on this issue, and how involved parents are the ultimate solution to this knotty problem.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Lyndsey Fifield and Charlotte Whelan about the rise in society’s hostility towards children and parents. Why should parents feel bad about taking their children on an airplane? Why should parents feel on edge every time they’re in public with their children? Are “gentle” parents to blame? Is this a global problem or just an American one? Tune into this lively discussion to find out.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to author Ericka Andersen about a recent viral video involving an actress admitting she lets her daughters drink non-alcoholic beer. Is that appropriate? Is that wise? Is it an overreaction to think that’s a bad idea? Ericka and Julie discuss this issue and the need for moderation when drinking around kids.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Jackie Toboroff about her new book “Supermoms Activated: 12 Profiles of Hero Moms Leading the American Revival.” Julie and Jackie discuss the reason she wrote the book, the 12 women featured, and why it’s important moms not forget what happened to our kids during COVID. Jackie also describes the difficulty she’s faced getting booksellers to offer this important book. Lastly, Jackie gives her predictions about the future of education in America. It’s a don’t-miss episode!

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock speaks to IWF Senior Fellow Gabby Hoffman and Wyoming mom-of-five and media figure Cathy Holman about a new Department of Education effort to defund school archery, shooting sports, and hunting programs by withholding federal funds. Julie and her guests discuss the benefits of these school-based programs, how these programs encourage kids to be active outdoors and teach firearms safety, and the reality that ending these programs is a naked and aggressive attack on American culture and traditions rather than a well-meaning plan to keep kids safe.

On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock speaks to author Nancy McDermott about the state of childhood in America, why it’s being cut short for children today, and what that means for a generation of kids already dealing with significant mental health challenges.

On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock speaks to IWF’s vice president for policy, Hadley Heath Manning, about her article describing the boy crisis in America and the solutions to this difficult issue.

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On this episode of the Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks once again to podcast regular Cathy Holman, the Prairie Wife in Heels. Cathy recently took her whole family (five kids!) on an overseas vacation. She offers travel tips, dos and don’ts, advice on keeping kids entertained and rested, and guidance on ways to avoid overscheduling your family vacation. Have a trip planned in the future? Domestic or abroad, you’ll want to listen to this fun episode.

On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to radio host Larry O’Connor about his own experience raising patriotic kids. Larry explains why it’s important to explain to children the reason for the holiday, how he made love of country a priority for his children’s homeschool curriculum, and why parents today should seriously consider homeschooling as a way to ensure kids learn why America is worth defending.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Trista Hamsmith and Melissa Fensterstock about the dangers of button batteries. Trista is the founder of Reese’s Purpose, a non-profit named for Trista’s 18-month-old daughter who died after accidentally swallowing a button battery. Melissa is the CEO of Landsdowne Labs, which is currently developing a safer button battery.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to radio talk show host, author, and co-founder of PragerU Dennis Prager. Julie and Dennis discuss the state of education in America, why homeschooling is a solution for so many families dealing with failing schools, and debunk some of the common myths surrounding homeschooling.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks the latest parenting news with regular guest Cathy Holman. They chat about empty nest syndrome among moms, getting kids ready for college, scholarship and recruiting opportunities, and the outrageous case of the Wyoming University sorority house being forced to accept a biological male as a member. Should our daughters lose safe female spaces?

On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to American Enterprise Institute Research Fellow Max Eden about the state of kids in America, increasing violence in public schools, why restorative justice programs—not COVID school shutdowns—created this problem, and how parents can reverse the trend.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to IWN’s Christy Narsi about her youngest child’s adoption story, the loss of her best friend, and how she adjusted to life as both a mom of two adult daughters and a two-year-old. Julie and Christy also discuss how parenting has changed and what has stayed the same.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to IWF Senior Fellow Laura Carno about the Nashville school shooting and how to better ensure school safety.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, Julie and Cathy discuss the latest parenting news, what’s going on with school choice in Wyoming, and why education desperately needs new and innovative ideas.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to Dr. Lance Izumi, senior director of the Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Education, about his new book, The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America’s Schools. Julie and Dr. Izumi also discuss the largely COVID-driven parent rights movement, the politicization of today’s teaching profession, the emergence of CRT and gender theory in K-12 education, and the encouraging personal stories of some of our nation’s most active parent advocates.

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On this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to APP President Terry Schilling about the importance of fathers, the cruelty of the phrase “toxic masculinity,” the need for strong and present fathers in our culture, and how his own dad taught him important lessons about life’s challenges and rewards.

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