Family & Relationships

Car Talk: Why You Should Never Listen to Your Father When It Comes to Cars

Tom and Ray Magliozzi

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, a.k.a. Click and Clack, know a lot about cars. They also know a lot about fathers, having had one of their own (his name was Louis). Learn More

Duct Tape Parenting

Vicki Hoefle; read by the author

A witty, straight-shooting parenting book to help parents build a solid relationship with their kids, improve childrens behavior and decision-making, and prepare kids to steer their own futures—while laughing a little along the way. Learn More

NPR Driveway Moments for Dads

NPR; hosted by Scott Simon

Weekend Edition Saturday's Scott Simon hosts these stories that captures the essence of fatherhood. Learn More

All There Is

hosted by Dave Isay; as told by StoryCorps participants

Moving, uplifting, real-life stories from everyday Americans, gathered by StoryCorps and heard on NPR’s Morning Edition. Learn More

This I Believe: Life Lessons

Edited by Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Mary Jo Gediman; written and read by an ensemble cast

An AudioFile Best Audiobooks of the Year Selection and Earphones Award Winner

Moving and powerful first-person stories explore the beliefs and principles by which Americans live and the universal truths they have learned. Heard on public radio, they offer wisdom, guidance, and inspiration for any and all. Learn More

We've Got Issues

Judith Warner; read by Kirsten Potter

In her provocative book, New York Times bestselling author Judith Warner explores the storm of debate over whether we are overdiagnosing and overmedicating our children who have “issues.” Learn More

For Better

Tara Parker-Pope; read by Cassandra Campbell

A Library Journal Best Audiobooks of the Year Winner

When you look at the actual science, there’s more hope for marriage than superficial media coverage of divorce rates would indicate. Parker-Pope shares some of that science for both successful couples who want to stay that way and troubled couples who want to turn their marriage around. Learn More

Motherhood

Garrison Keillor; performed by Garrison Keillor, Tom Keith, Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and an ensemble cast

A Prairie Home Companion celebrates motherhood as only they can: with equal parts laughter and love—and maybe just a little guilt. Learn More

To Hell with All That

Caitlin Flanagan; read by Julia Fletcher

Presented as a series of essays, it follows the natural course of women’s lives. Learn More

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer

Tracy Hogg with Melinda Blau; read by Tracy Hogg

There is nothing so joyous as the birth of the child—and, all too often, nothing so confusing, intimidating, and downright terrifying for the new parents. “Why won't she stop crying? How can I get him to go to sleep? If breastfeeding is nature's way, why isn't it easier?” Learn More

NPR Driveway Moments Moms

Hosted by Peter Sagal

These select stories from NPR’s vast archives capture the essence of motherhood. Stories from favorite correspondents and commentators like Susan Stamberg, Robert Krulwich, and Kevin Kling join interviews with “ordinary” moms in this celebration of all that is extraordinary, funny, warm, and heart-touching—all that is mom. Learn More

Loving Your Child Is Not Enough

Nancy Samalin with Martha Moraghan Jablow; read by Nancy Samalin

This classic resource shows parents how to set clear, concise guidelines to ensure positive and constructive discipline. Learn More

How to Satisfy a Woman Every Time—And Have Her Beg for More!

Naura Hayden; read by Naura Hayden

Hayden matter-of-factly explores many of the myths men tend to believe about what a woman really wants in bed. A more practical, no-nonsense guide to the secrets of giving and receiving sexual pleasure has yet to be written. Contains explicit material. Learn More