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Due to unforeseen circumstances, NSPR will no longer be able to broadcast Hearts of Space

Are We Having Fun Yet? New Book Explores The Paradox Of Parenting

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Published January 30, 2015 at 11:23 AM PST

Kids can be magical and maddening. The title of Jennifer Senior's book — All Joy and No Fun — contrasts the strains of day-to-day parenting with the transcendent experience of raising a child.

Originally broadcast Feb. 4, 2014.