Making (And Keeping) Parent Friends
3 months ago

Making (And Keeping) Parent Friends

Slate  

On this episode: it’s Friendship Week at Slate, and we’re hopping aboard the friendship train to talk about the beauty, and challenges, of making friends in the parenting world… with special guest host Rebecca Onion, a senior editor for Slate. And then, if you’re joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we’re talking about what happens when a friendship dies. Zak’s check in: healthy snacks at school PLEASE Elizabeth’s check in: phones for good Rebecca’s check in: friendship necklaces: revenge edition. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you’ll get an ad-free experience across the network.

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Will My Kid Want My Advice?
1 week, 1 day ago

Will My Kid Want My Advice?

Slate  

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah help a parent who’s thinking ahead to when her baby is a little bigger… and wondering how to build a close relationship with a kid who has a life of their own. We’ll also check in on where the hosts are this week – and then, if you’re coming to hang out on …

Loving An Interrupter
2 months ago

Loving An Interrupter

Slate  

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah and Zak help a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group who’s wondering how to help her seven and five-year-olds — and especially her son — learn how to listen. And then, if you’re joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we’re discussing a column from The Guardian …

We’re Friends With a Flaky Family
4 months, 3 weeks ago

We’re Friends With a Flaky Family

Slate  

On this episode: Lucy, Elizabeth and Zak help a listener who’s grappling with whether it’s worth trying to keep up a friendship with a family that is just not reliable. We’ll also debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & Fails — including a quick update about the Newcamp family’s trip to Africa. Join us on Facebook and email us …

My Kid’s Friend Has Zero Supervision
5 months, 1 week ago

My Kid’s Friend Has Zero Supervision

Slate  

On this episode: Zak, Lucy and Jamilah help a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook Group who’s torn about her kid’s new bestie. This girl is mostly unsupervised and tends toward naughtiness — ding-dong ditching, messy play, and watching adult YouTube — and that tendency is trickling down to our group member’s son. Zak recommends: See what happens if your …

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