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Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Lucy Lopez share triumphs and fails and offer advice on parenting kids from toddler to teens.Want more Care and Feeding? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive advice. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Care and Feeding show page. Or, visit slate.com/careplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 22, 2014 • 36min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Two Kids in a Hot Car Edition
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on college dropout intervention and the ethics of intervening in other people’s parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2014 • 38min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Open Hearts by Jane Seymour Mother's Day Necklace Edition
Actor and philanthropist Jane Seymour joins hosts to discuss campus sexual assault, educating children about different family structures, and personal anecdotes about their mothers. They emphasize the importance of accepting diverse family dynamics and share Mother's Day gift ideas. The episode concludes with reflections on a mother's unwavering support and gratitude towards all mothers.

Apr 24, 2014 • 42min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The What's in That School Lunch Edition
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast on school lunches and the stigma of having, and being, an only child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2014 • 44min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Grand Canyon Heat Stroke Edition
Journalist Michael Roston discusses paternity leave with the hosts and writer Amanda Hess talks about the pros and cons of adventurous parenting. They also touch on topics like mindful parenting, sharing parenting responsibilities, and the risks and benefits of adventurous parenting. The hosts discuss their upcoming summer trip plans and recommend an article on bullying.

Mar 27, 2014 • 36min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Live And Let Lice Edition
Slate's Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss why you should not help your kids with their homework with journalist Dana Goldstein, and whether or not head lice are really that big of a deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2014 • 36min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Don't Be So Bossy Edition
Author Todd Balf joins to discuss changes with the SAT and Sheryl Sandberg's "Ban Bossy" campaign. The hosts also talk about parenting triumphs and fails, positive reinforcement for smoother mornings, preferred parent dynamics, and recommend a children's theater group and book series.

Feb 27, 2014 • 39min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The City vs. Suburbs Edition
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast about losing the Asperger's diagnosis, and the great debate: Where is it better to raise kids, in the city or the suburbs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2014 • 40min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Everything Is Awesome Edition
This podcast discusses the challenges faced by black boys in the American education system and the importance of positive peer interactions. The hosts also talk about the appropriateness of bringing babies to high-end restaurants and share their experiences and tips for dining out with kids. They discuss the Lego Movie's contradictory message about capitalism and recommend the movie Afternoon Delight, which explores the impact of a middle-aged couple's decision to invite a stripper into their home.

Jan 30, 2014 • 35min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: I Am The Standard Edition
Guest Jennifer Senior, author of 'All Joy and No Fun', joins the hosts to discuss changing expectations of modern parenting, criticism and defense of 'Free to Be... You and Me' album, and the concept of gap years before college.

Jan 16, 2014 • 34min
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Be Present Edition
The podcast discusses mindful parenting and the pros and cons of summer camp. They emphasize the importance of seeking reliable sources for vaccinations. The hosts share their parenting triumphs and failures. They highlight the concept of being present and how it affects parenting. The benefits and drawbacks of summer camp are discussed. Two educational TV shows are recommended. The episode concludes with promotion of vaccinations.


