Episode 1270
The Struggles of Motherhood in the Digital Age
New York Times culture critic Amanda Hess found herself comparing her experience as a new mom to those of other moms online.
May 27, 202525m 32s
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Show Notes
When New York Times culture critic Amanda Hess was pregnant with her first child, she found herself sucked into the internet, comparing her experience to those of other moms online. Her new memoir, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, explores the challenges of becoming a parent at this moment. Hess discusses the book, and parents call in to talk about their own relationship with the internet.
Topics
new_parentsparentingsecond_lifetech_and_familyeducationlifetechnologyparenting_memiorny_times_criticlocal_wnycchildrenonline_parentingparenting_internet_agedigital_cultureamanda_hessmotherhoodbooks