Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Welcome to Episode 253 of the Mastering Dungeons podcast!

Main topic: How to DM Parenting with Shelly Mazzanoble!
D&D’s Shelly Mazzanoble joins us to discuss her new book: How to Dungeon Master Parenting! This hilarious and insightful book offers a lot for DMs and parents. We discuss how the two compare and Shelly’s storied past where she has worked to promote women in D&D and D&D’s philanthropic efforts.

Contents
00:00 Shelly Mazzanoble
01:05 Shelly's Amazing D&D Contributions
03:34 Shelly's and Global Philanthropy
08:48 Womenand New Players in D&D
17:26 How to DM Parenting
29:56 Child Stat Blocks
32:59 DM and Parenting Styles
40:56 Find Shelly and Her Book
44:13 Shout-outs
48:34 What Are We Gonna Do?

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