
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with your kid(s). Created by A Kids Co. (a family media company) the show blends expert-backed insights with real, lived experiences featuring trusted d... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & FamilyEducationHow To | |||

(Note: This episode originally ran on September 9th, 2025)
What do kids learn when they hear “fat” used like an insult? And what do we say when they turn that word on themselves? In this episode, we talk about how to name fatphobia, challenge it, an... more
While headlines about ICE raids, immigration crackdowns, and family separation ripple through communities, our kids are noticing. Host Elise Hu revisits conversations with Duncan Tonatiuh and Anya Kamenetz to explore how parents can talk to their kid... more
When kids see protests, political debates, and powerful emotions playing out in real time on the news and in headlines, it’s up to parents to help make sense of it all. Elise Hu revisits conversations with educator and author Sharon McMahon, and acti... more
When puberty hits earlier and emotions run higher, the conversations we have with our kids about their bodies, sex, and consent matter more than ever. Kids are already learning about these topics earlier and earlier from peers, media and the world ar... more
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Approachable, doable, actionable advice for talking with your kids about tough topics (like body stuff). Really looking forward to more episodes.
Raising Us is my new favorite podcast! I’m always looking to get smarter on topics that my kids will undoubtedly want to talk about. I will definitely keep coming back every week!
So helpful!!
So glad this show exists to help parents navigate difficult conversations with their kids. It’s very entertaining and very instructive
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This show centers parenting conversations around real-world topics that families navigate, from mental health and body image to race, representation, and political engagement. Episodes pair expert guidance with lived experiences from guests in education, healthcare, sports, journalism, and advocacy, offering practical tools, talking points, and resources to have honest conversations with kids. Listeners often praise its approachable, family-focused approach and its willingness to tackle difficult topics with empathy, clarity, and actionable steps. A standout pattern is highlighting stigma reduction, practical communication strategies, and concrete tips (scripts, resources, and support hotlines) that families can adopt immediately.
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