Birthdays

For most of us, birthdays are mile markers in our lives—and in the lives of our children, parents, grandparents -- the people we matter to, and who often matter most to us. On this week's podcast, Sharon Forman recalls a milestone birthday linked to profound events in her young life, Jeanne-Marie Fleming reflects on her son's birth and the relationship they share, and Leah Moore grapples with developmental milestones at her daughter's first birthday party. Plus, on "Between the Lines," writer Ann Levin recalls her family's tradition of writing the (dreaded) birthday poem. Listen now or anytime! • To receive the series directly to your phone or smart speaker, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify, Amazon, Audible, iHeartRadio, or Apple Podcasts. • These stories are available in book and e-book form.

The cast of “Birthdays”: Sharon Forman, Jeanne-Marie Fleming, Leah Moore, and Ann Levin.