Slate Daily Feed Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show - What We Learned From Our Biggest Parenting Triumphs and Fails
Dec 29, 2025
Three hosts reflect on their parenting wins and challenges of 2025 while looking forward to 2026. Lucy shares insights on travel and patience, Elizabeth discusses family flexibility amidst anxiety, and Zach celebrates sibling independence. The highlight? A heartwarming poetry night where they exchange original poems that blend humor and heartfelt sentiments about parenting and friendship, including a rap tribute and a limerick. It's a mix of laughter, tears, and a celebration of their parenting journeys.
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Yearly Win And One-Thing Reflection
- Try reflecting on both a parenting win and one area to improve each year to set clear intentions.
- The hosts used this exercise to celebrate progress and name specific goals for 2026.
Kids Thrive Outside Routine
- Lucy realized her kids thrive when they leave routine and engage with the real world through travel and outings.
- This recognition shaped her plan to prioritize travel in 2026 to support their curiosity and growth.
Intentional Regrouping After Travel
- Elizabeth noticed the family can function well in many places but needs intentional regrouping after travel to operate as a unit.
- She plans to emotionally regulate more so anxiety doesn't cascade into everyone else during transitions.