The Longest Shortest Time

Decoding Toddler Handwriting

At first glance, toddler scrawl can look like nonsense. But underneath the mish-mosh, there may be a very simple message.

MadLib #101

Our podcast is made possible with support by Lynn Lelong and her kids Patrick & Evelyn, who have struggled with potty training and have thoroughly enjoyed Mardi Gras. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

MadLib #100

Our podcast is made possible with support by Maura Deedy and her soon-to-be-born child, who have struggled with gaining weight and have thoroughly enjoyed milkshakes at all meal times and kicks in the ribs. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support […]

MadLib #99

Our podcast is made possible with support by Anne and her son Isaac, who have struggled with staying in bed after bedtime and have thoroughly enjoyed finding the moon up in the sky whenever possible. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps […]

MadLib #98

Our podcast is made possible with support by Alissa Shipp and her daughter Addie, who have struggled with washing faces and have thoroughly enjoyed chasing each others’ shadows. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

MadLib #97

Our podcast is made possible with support by Amanda and her husband Jesse, who have struggled with being adults and have thoroughly enjoyed staying up late and eating candy. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

MadLib #96

Our podcast is made possible with support by Amanda and her daughter Fiona, who have struggled with proper booger disposal and have thoroughly enjoyed trips to the library. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

MadLib #95

Our podcast is made possible with support by Justine and her mother Ada, who have struggled with technology and have thoroughly enjoyed watching Law & Order. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

MadLib #94

Our podcast is made possible with support by Rekha Murthy and her daughter Asha, who have struggled with brushing teeth and have thoroughly enjoyed gazing at the moon. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.

Leonard Lopate Talks Mom Bragging with Me & Kate

Kate from episodes 31 and 11 joins me on WNYC’s Leonard Lopate Show to talk about how to improve inter-parent communication. The Longest Shortest Time may earn a small commission from products linked on this site. Using our affiliate links helps support our work.