Segment from Mommy Dearest Celebrating Mom The hosts discuss the commercialization of Mother’s Day. Rewind 15 seconds Play Fast-forward 15 seconds 00:00:00 / 00:00:00 Mute See Share options All segments from Mommy Dearest Where are the History Gals? Historian Linda Kerber discusses the role of women in the Founding period, and the concept of “republican motherhood.” 00:04:08 The Motherhood Paradox The hosts explore the question of why it’s been so difficult to be a good mother in a country that equates motherhood with being American? 00:05:08 Listener Call 1 The hosts talk with a listener who asks, given immigration and diversity in the United States, what is “motherhood” in America? 00:04:00 Listener Call 2 The hosts talk with a listener who wonders about the role of male experts in offering advice on preparing for pregnancy. 00:06:20 Getting By With a Little Help from Friends Brian chats with Liz, a mother who has posted over 19,000 comments to Mothering.com, “the birthplace of the natural family lifestyle.” 00:03:16 An Expert on Parenting Experts Brian talks with journalist Ann Hulbert about the early 20th Century advice that mothers not smother their children with love. 00:09:14 Listener Call 3 The hosts talk with a listener asking about differences in mothering styles between white and African-American mothers. 00:04:44 Listener Call 4 The hosts talk with a special guest – Ed’s mom! 00:03:51 The Mother behind Mothers’ Day Producer Nate DiMeo tells the story of Anna Jarvis and the history of Mother’s Day. 00:05:33 Current segment Celebrating Mom The hosts discuss the commercialization of Mother’s Day. 00:04:19