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The Hyphenation Headache Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan is joined by Elizabeth Newcamp and Gabriel Roth to answer a question from a mom debating whether her son should take her last name or her husband’s last name. Or they co...
ListenThe Trampled on the Playground Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Elizabeth Newcamp to answer a question from a mom worried about her young kids’ safety at the park. Is it okay to tell off older kids for not p...
ListenThe I Hate You Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Isaac Butler to answer a question from a mom trying to make up for a verbal slip in a moment of frustration. And we have a question from a mom ...
ListenLet Black Girls Be Girls Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by poet, performer, and activist Staceyann Chin to field a question from a mom who’s worried she should give her son a year to grow before he star...
ListenThe Basketball Families Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: A question from a mom who is feeling like the only parent at home due to her husband’s time-consuming commitment to assistant coaching a high school basketball team. Also, J...
ListenThe Odd Girl Out Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Elizabeth Newcamp to answer a question from a mom with sons who is bothered when people ask her if she wants a daughter. While she loves having...
ListenAlready Over the Christmas Presents Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Care and Feeding columnist Nicole Cliffe. They answer a question from a mom whose brother’s suicide attempt is causing her to reevaluate her so...
ListenPretty White Boy Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Laura Tisdel to answer listener questions. A mom wonders how to deal with the privilege disparity between her biracial black daughter and her w...
ListenNew Year, New Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah is joined by former MADAF host Gabriel Roth to talk about their New Year’s parenting resolutions. Plus, they answer a listener question from a mom wondering if her h...
ListenPeek Behind the Curtain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From yelling at kids to teens gallivanting around Europe to breast milk taste tests, 2019 has been a year of wonderful questions and conundrums from you—our fellow parents. On this week’s special e...
ListenThis Was Not in the Parenting Handbook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah is joined by Rebecca Lavoie to answer this week’s listener questions from moms contemplating changing schools because their biracial daughter is bothered about not f...
ListenSlate Presents: Lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you have any school-aged children in your life, you know that lockdown and active shooter drills have become a routine part of their school experience. These drills now take place in 95 percent ...
ListenCandy Cane Lane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by guest host Michelle Herman, novelist, professor, and Care and Feeding columnist. They answer listener questions from a parent looking for ways ...
ListenHome Alone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and guest host Katherine Goldstein answer listener questions from a parent looking for ways to enjoy family visits and a neighbor who is worried for the kids n...
ListenLive from Miami from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are live from the Miami Book Fair where they are joined by Pamela Paul, author of How to Raise a Reader and Adam Mansbach, author of Fuck, Now There Are Two ...
ListenWhoops...A Baby! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and guest host Elizabeth Newcamp answer listener questions from a mom who is contemplating telling her son he was unplanned before his father tells him. Plus, ...
ListenKeep Your Head Above Water from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and guest host Greg Lavallee answer listener questions from a parent whose daughter is afraid of the water and a mom who needs a response strategy for a disres...
ListenInto the Unknown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is brought to you by Everlane. Check out your personalized collection today at everlane.com/momanddad. On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Dan and guest host Ezekiel answer listener ques...
ListenParent Under the Influence Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom who wants to know if a few drinks while watching the kids is a bad decision or modern parenting. And a question...
ListenJesus, Take the Wheel! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom who wants to better deal with her kid’s identity and a dad who is insisting his kid learn to drive. As usual, w...
ListenYou Need To Calm Down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom who wants to know if it really makes a difference whether you yell at your kids and another mom who wants to ma...
ListenBreast Milk Taste Test from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca and Dan answer listener questions from a mom struggling with whether it’s okay to offer breast milk to her curious kid and a mom who thinks it’s uncool to be disrupt...
ListenYou Will Have Fun and You Will Like It Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Dan debate when it’s appropriate to celebrate a sibling’s pregnancy, especially if the road to conception has been tough. How can you delineate betwe...
ListenBirthday Parties and Birthday Suits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca. Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a a mom disagreeing with a father about their young boys showering with her and a mom who thinks her child’s unsuppor...
ListenParenting and Politics Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: With votes still being tallied, Dan and Jamilah are joined by Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick to debrief about the election and figure out how to talk about what’s going on with kid...
ListenIntroducing Hang Up and Listen: Kids Play the Darndest Things from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hey, Mom and Dad Are Fighting listeners, Hang Up and Listen, Slate's sports show, did a special episode about youth sports, which we thought you might enjoy. If you dig it and would like to hear mo...
ListenSuburban Appropriation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca. Jamilah and Amy answer listener questions from a questioning the appropriateness of a local organization and a mom who wants her husband to be better about raising ...
ListenSponsored: It's a Playdate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of How to Raise a Parent, we’re exploring friendship from a kid’s eye view. Have you ever seen your child walk up to a kid they’ve never met before on the playground and spend the w...
ListenWrap It Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom who is feeling anxious about her teenager wanting to buy condoms and a co-parenting dad who has some concerns. As usual,...
ListenHow to Be a Family Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this special midweek bonus episode, Dan Kois shares the first chapter of the audiobook of How to Be a Family, plus Dan is joined by retired MADAF all-stars Allison Benedikt and Gabe Roth to talk...
ListenBack To Work and Back To School from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom who is worried she won’t be able to do it all and a mom who wants to keep her parents from putting her kid into...
ListenIntroducing How To! With Charles Duhigg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is there a right way to let kids struggle and fail? How do you raise resilient children? And most important, when should you help out, and when should you chill out? We ask Dr. Wendy Mogel, author ...
ListenBittersweet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Faith answer listener questions from an aunt struggling to confront her niece’s traumatic experience and a non-parent that wants to be more useful to he...
ListenAm I A Spoiled Brat? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom that wants her mother to be more supportive an a worried grandma who is looking for the right way to have a tou...
ListenFavorite Grandma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenWhat's Up With All Those Nannies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Rebecca, Jamilah, and Tom answer listener questions from a mom that doesn’t seem to understand the need for nannies and a mom that wants to have more inclusive birthday part...
ListenPlayground Beer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Dan, Rebecca, and Jamilah answer listener questions from an introverted dad who wants to raise a social kid and from atheist parents struggling with attending events at thei...
ListenExclusive Besties from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer listener questions about exclusive best friends and a kid that uses an offensive word during a fight. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up...
ListenCarpool Liability Waiver from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer listener questions about a mom who has some strong concerns about their kid carpooling and a friend who’s worried that they might be overstepping. As usual,...
ListenFish and Candy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer listener questions about a mom who wants to know what to do about a sort of stepson and another about a kid who’s hanging out with a kid that counts calorie...
ListenWhat's Up With Your Boyfriend? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer listener questions about a mom who wants to know what to do about a sexist boyfriend and a mom who wants to know what to do about her kid being left out in ...
ListenTeen in Need from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer listener questions about a teen in need of some support about their sensitive mom and what to do about a little that likes dressing up as problematic prince...
ListenDon't Forget Grandpa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answers listener questions about a mother who wants to ensure her kids remember their grandpa after he passes and the importance of table manners at dinner. We als...
ListenBed, Bath, and Biting Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answers listener questions about what to do when your kid refuses to shower and a kid that refuses to stop biting. We also welcome Jamilah Lemieux as this week’s s...
ListenDan Kois Returns Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answers listener questions about what to do with your kid that refuses everything, even the fun stuff, and another about what it even means to have siblings. We al...
ListenPollen Prank Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: The hosts answer a listener question about what actually matters when parenting your kid. We also say farewell to Gabe and Carvell. And as usual, we share our triumphs and f...
ListenTheatrical Charlatan Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Gabe and Carvell interview podcaster and author Theresa Thorn about her upcoming picture book, It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book about Gender Identity and answer a listen...
ListenViolating The Uber Pool Code Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Gabe, Carvell, and Rebecca answer a listener question about what to tell your kids when you’re getting a divorce but staying in the same home. And as usual, we share our tri...
ListenWashing Dishes on an Infomercial Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Carvell, and Rebecca interview Darcy Lockman, author of All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers and the Myth of Equal Partnership, about her article in the New York Times, “What...
ListenStupid Box Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Gabe and Rebecca answer listener questions on what to do after you discover your kid isn’t a child prodigy and how to get your teen to maybe surf waves instead of the intern...
ListenOn The Table Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Ruth, Gabe, and Carvell answer listener questions on when to consider getting a vasectomy and how to make sure your kid doesn’t become obsessed with their looks. And as usu...
ListenThe Frank Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Rebecca, Gabe, and Carvell answer listener questions on how to set rules for adults at a one-year old’s birthday party and what to do when parents project their childhood tr...
ListenTeenager Under the Bed Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Rebecca, Gabe, and Carvell answer listener questions about when to limit a five year old’s Batman intake and if parents should settle for second best when it comes to kid ca...
ListenPre-School Nemesis Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, Rebecca, Gabe, and Carvell answer listener questions about communicating with an ex-spouse's family after divorce and what to do about challenges between a stepdad and kid. They...
ListenAges Ten And Up Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, Rebecca, Gabe, and guest host Katherine answer listener questions about putting the pressure on your kid after getting into a prestige school and solutions on getting your kids to play n...
ListenMake The Chicken Dance Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, Rebecca, Gabe, and Carvell answer listener questions about the looming fear of talking with your kid about death and if it's okay if your ten year-old is into Amy Winehouse and other adu...
ListenFree Lunch Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With Gabe and Carvell out this week, Rebecca and Isaac are holding down the fort. Today, they talk with the authors of the book Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won't Solve Our Problems and What W...
ListenBroken Promises Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss follow-up to the piña colada censorship story, husbands that break promises, estranged fathers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenCSI: American Girl Doll Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss temporary visiting dog fails, teacher's strikes, doll-related crime scenes, bedwetting at science camp, and husbands in need of encourageme...
ListenPresenting Decoder Ring: Baby Shark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Decoder Ring is Slate's culture documentary show and this month they have an episode on a subject of special interest to Mom and Dad Are Fighting listeners: Baby Shark. Baby Shark is an megaviral ...
ListenDo You Like Pina Coladas? Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie are joined by Katherine Goldstein to talk about her brand new podcast The Double Shift, a show about working mothers. They also discuss a follow up...
ListenMarching Band Clown Pants Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a trio of parenting fails, a really tough question about telling your kid that her dad isn't her biological dad, and another about a kid th...
ListenToddler Rabies Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace receive a transmission direct from the scene of a temper tantrum, and discuss a question about telling your kids about estranged parents. Plus, learn which member...
ListenWhat Next: Anti-Vaxxers Brought Back the Measles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The latest measles outbreak in the Pacific-Northwest is a self-inflicted wound. One that Texans, and Americans alike, should all pay attention to. Guest: Dr. Peter J. Hotez, co-director of the Texa...
ListenPesto in a Tub Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss Gabe's greatest-of-all-time parenting triumph, opening up to your kids, making it to year sixteen, whether divorced parents have it easier,...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting: This Job Sucks Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Allison, Carvell, and Gabe answer questions from listeners about what to think of their unaccompanied teenage kids and what’s reasonable to expect from an 11 year old who st...
ListenIntroducing Josie & Jonny are Having a Baby (With You!) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're here to introduce you to a new podcast: as new parents, comedians Josie and Jonny bring their humor and genuine curiosity into each conversation to get answers to questions they’re completely...
ListenGrandma Inception Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss picky eaters with The Sporkful's Dan Pashman, a listener question about kids and creative problem solving, "Triumphs and Fails" and recomme...
ListenAccidental Beauties Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Isaac Butler discuss tyrannical grandmas, musical bribery, triumphs and fails, recommendations, and more. This episode is brought to you by: Fabletics, get tw...
ListenBehind the Velvet Rope Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth hosts a cultivated selection of some favorite Slate Plus segments to ring in the new year, featuring Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, Allison Benedikt, and Isaac Butler, subjects inclu...
ListenFriend Zone Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace are prompted by a Washington Post series of three stories about raising boys in the #MeToo era to discuss teenagers, modern masculinity, "the frie...
ListenTime Is My Co-Parent Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss the role of step parents, and their relationships to the birth parents of their step-kids. Plus, a detailed and swear-filled account of Reb...
ListenWelcome to the Man Cave Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode, Carvell and Gabe discuss an accidental dirty joke fail while getting a Christmas tree and a rare bureaucratic triumph. Then, they take questions from listeners about how to ...
ListenIntroducing: Who Runs That? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth talks to Seth Stevenson about his new podcast, Who Runs That? and introduces an episode that's perfect for MADAF listeners. In it, Stevenson talks to Aerin Nicole, CEO of the children'...
ListenParent Like it's 1985 Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss whether to confront an overprotective daycare, how to make sure your kids aren't "the mean ones", Triumphs and Fails, "endorsements" and mo...
ListenFamily Game Night Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell, Rebecca, and Gabe are joined by Noel Murray to discuss Slate’s new package on family games: the best, the worst, and more, including Rebecca’s spirited defense of the game Clue. Then, is a...
ListenNerf Gun Fantasy Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Mary Harris discuss Gabe's annual Autumn Sing fail, Carvell's new job as a PA on his son's film, Mary's daughter's competitive , Nerf Gun Christmas gifts, and mor...
ListenGrandma's Baggage Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss an academic turnaround in the Lavoie household, Californian air quality, a kid's dislike his grandma, and a tough question about the life o...
ListenWeed Stash Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss what to do when your teenager discovers your weed stash, some major parenting fails, recommendations, and more. Learn more about your ad ch...
ListenPatronising Mirth Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth and Rebecca Lavoie discuss a recent Slate article attacking THIS VERY PODCAST with the writer, Rebecca Onion. Also, empty thermoses, parent teacher conferences, and a question about sl...
ListenDon't Go to France Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace answer a listener question about a 6-year-old who's getting a little too close to her boyfriend. Then they decide whether it makes sense to bring a...
ListenDon't Look Free Childcare in the Mouth Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week: Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss homework triumphs, a followup on yelling, questions about watching your insecurities play out in your children, and whether to g...
ListenCold Turkey Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss YELLING! and other subjects including kids mocking the weight of their teachers, the privilege conversation, stolen cell phones, and making...
ListenFrivolous With Money Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss questions about kids and divorce, plus "Triumphs and Fails" and recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
ListenGet It Together Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace and Rebecca Lavoie discuss surprising teen triumphs, depressing school lunches, the boredom of tears, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
ListenSPECIAL: Surviving a School Shooting, From a Teacher's Point of View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In an intimate conversation, three educators who survived school shootings talk to Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick about the trauma of going back to the classroom. For a transcript, visit Slate.com/Teache...
ListenToxic Preschool Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Steve Lickteig discuss (relatively) late-in-life bicycle lessons, correcting your kid's college essays, toxic masculinity, a potentially toxic preschool teacher, a...
ListenRecovering Fruitbat Edtion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Isaac Butler, and Ruth Graham discuss how to get your kid to go to sleep already, angry-driving with fussing toddlers, letting go of expectations around your kids, and the ethics o...
ListenKidnappers Not Going to Let Me Use My Phone! Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss the tyranny of demanding teens charge their phones, beginning of school-blues, balancing time between kids, and an interview with Slate's R...
ListenAge of Fear Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace talk to Kim Brooks, author of Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear, as well as a listener question about a neighbor on the sex-offender reg...
ListenBad Grandpa Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Dan Kois, and Katherine Goldstein discuss calendar fails, the mundane unfairness of paying for daycare with a health care savings account, when to teach kids to clean up after them...
ListenCall Me By Your Screen Name Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a fun game about getting kicked in the face, what it means when children lie for attention, and whether a 17 year old boy should be dating ...
ListenEighth Grade Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Allison Benedikt, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss taxidermied animals, being without your kids, summer camp compromises, a listener question about whether to take a young child on a tri...
ListenSponsored: Coffee & Crayons Episode 1: Teaching Inclusivity & Kindness with Amy Webb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Usually in this feed, you get Mom and Dad Are Fighting, a show about parenting triumphs and troubles. This week, we’re bringing you something a little different. A co-production between Target and ...
ListenSand Couch Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace continue the conversation about King Kong and the gorilla suit, discuss sand couches, teen films, feminist slogans on two year old boy's t-shirts, ...
ListenGuy in a Gorilla Suit Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace and guest host Dana Stevens discuss the difficulty of homespun ABBA cover sessions, trusting teens, perfectionist tennis lessons, bad dads, and more. Learn more abou...
ListenBlockchain Baby Names Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss how to pick a baby's last name, the allure of Avenger's pajamas, salvaging a love of baseball out of a personal hatred, driving in cars wit...
ListenAccidental Drunkenness Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss mysterious sibling bonding, weird eye infections, relatives who bully kids, and younger sibling-induced touchiness. Learn more about your ...
ListenCo-Parenting Conundrum Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace discuss haunted AirBnBs, California kids, overbearing mom-reminders, low-key deadbeat dads, co-parenting responsibilities, screen time habits to model for your ki...
ListenSummer Break Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss summer break! Is it better to structure your kid's summers or let them veg out? Carvell's kids, Ezra and Georgia drop by the studio to offe...
ListenHow to Take Summers Off and Still Get Promoted from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michelle Hickox has found a way to build a powerful career as a CFO, and take summers off and still get promoted. How? First, she had to believe that she could, then she had to prove to others it w...
ListenDo More Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss the situation at the border, anti-mom bias in the workplace with Katherine Goldstein, how not to model vices for your kids, and more. Lear...
ListenEasy Baby Envy Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss feeling envious of parents who's parenting comes easily, how to rearrange a physical household post-divorce, new college scholarships, the ...
ListenMake Daycare Great Again Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Sam Adams discuss whether one should employ the services of a Trump supporting day-care, what to do about bath-supply snatching kids, high school graduations, guit...
ListenCircumcision Conundrum Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we're joined by Wendy Zukerman of the podcast Science Vs. to discuss the science and ethics behind circumcision, plus failed video shoots, painting bedrooms on vacation, too-voracious rea...
ListenExistential Tantrum Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace discuss Carvell's kids anti-authoritarian tendencies, what it means to be "Henry's mom", a tough question about a manipulative ex husband, and how to deal with ta...
ListenGreat Grandma Name Debate Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Isaac Butler discuss the question tearing the Slate Parenting Facebook group apart: do you let a grandparent name herself "Nama"? Plus, finding parental commise...
ListenMake Your Own Dang Breakfast Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Dan Kois discuss sibling solidarity in the face of morning lateness, new solutions to those morning routines, difficult parents and destination events, the effe...
ListenFour Wheelers and a Hot Tub Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss the danger inherent in eating watermelon rinds, kid's bad taste in music, if and how to forbid teens from having sex, the rudeness of texti...
ListenJoyless Slog Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Allison Benedikt discuss kid anger fails, reading getting in the way of basic life functions, the joy of barely passing German class, the joyless slog of the early...
ListenFalling Piano Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth and Carvell Wallace are joined by Marlo Mack of the How to be a Girl podcast to discuss executive functions, when to badger your kids about hand-washing, disclosing sensitive informati...
ListenReservoir Puppies Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss reluctant playdates, college manipulation, digital loss in the iCloud, how to have a familial relationship with your step-son, kids noticin...
ListenFascist Haircut Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss raising children of a different skin color from your own, whether we should allow kids to have fascist haircuts, spring break schedules, Du...
ListenAnonymous Sex Question Box Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss the terror of not teaching a child to ride a bike, Rebecca's "beautiful" daughter, fluids, and a difficult question about a child with a po...
ListenTechnological Dystopia Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Gabriel Roth, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss an educational math game called Prodigy, and how to deal with a kid's potential over-interest in a video game, then a follow-up to the cont...
ListenSimpering Airhead Mermaid Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Katherine Goldstein discuss failed voice lessons, resigning yourself to chicken nuggets, dude time, what to do about sexist cartoons, how to cope with friends with...
ListenMinimalist Hellscape Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss the cause and treatment of childhood anxiety with Lynn Lyons, LICSW. Also an overwound Leo, a follow-up about summer camp for kids-of-color...
ListenChickenpox for the Soul Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Allison Benedikt, and Gabriel Roth debate the ethics of exposing anti-vaxxer's kids to the chicken pox, when to step in on undeserved discipline, suspicious Harriet Tubman essays, ...
ListenProfessionalized Childhood Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a followup from last week's toxic mother-in-law situation, mean kids, forced activities, the power of Black Panther, Mickey Mouse t-shirt p...
ListenVintage Suitcase Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a parable of vintage suitcases, valentines in the yellow room, false accusations of serious crimes, lazy dads, and much more. Learn more a...
ListenSecret Twins Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss how and whether to reveal a stuffed animal related conspiracy, whether sexual abuse at camp should worry parents, teaching boys to wash the...
ListenBinky Barter Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace and Katherine Goldstein discuss a mostly successful binky-for-trains program, answer questions about a difficult divorce, and reading, plus more "Triumphs and Fails"...
ListenThe Fifteen Candles Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a question from a listener about racism in the classroom, and another question about children counting calories. Plus "Triumphs and Fails" ...
ListenToo Cool For School Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth interview Ann Hulbert, author of Off the Charts: The Hidden Lives and Lessons of American Child Prodigies, and take a question from a listener with...
ListenLook Who's Back Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace and Gabriel Roth are joined by Allison Benedikt to discuss Ruth Graham's article “My Life Is a Waking Nightmare” about the world of online parenting advice, answer a question about ...
ListenBecoming Aunt Gertie Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss a question from a listener about whether to let an abusive step parent into the life of her children, and another question about when and h...
ListenPotty Camp Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss how many performances of Bye Bye Birdie is too many, what's normal around divorced families holidays, and how to potty train without ruinin...
ListenSpurious Holiday Grinch Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace gather round the podcasting hearth for a holiday edition of Mom and Dad Are Fighting, with holiday-related listener questions and recommendations, ...
ListenYour Child is Made of Meat Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss Periscope's problem with online predators with Slate's April Glaser, Rebecca's big news, Carvell's creeping fail, and Gabe's three kiss acc...
Listen"What's Elf on the Shelf?" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Katherine Goldstein explain Elf on the Shelf to Carvell Wallace, dealing with estranged parents and how to introduce them to your kids, whether following the rules too much is ba...
ListenGrandpa Rules Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss their annoyingly triumphant week, how to raise your kids outside of the influence of toxic masculinity, and what to do about a doting grand...
ListenWho's Your Mommy Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss the effect of leather jackets on teen boys, why Sartre is so annoying for parents, questions about when it's OK for a kid to call a step-pa...
ListenSadistic Track Coach Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss how to deal with verbally abusive dad-coaches, Gabe's not-messed-up weekend with Leo, a question about in-laws whose culture you disagree w...
ListenIf You Give a Mouse a Handout Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Katherine Goldstein discuss the welfare state critique of To Give a Mouse a Cookie, children's negotiating skills, potty training, Shrinky Dinks, and more. Plus ...
ListenWhat's Under the Bed Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth discuss phone etiquette, what to do about a teenage boy's under-bed ephemera, trick or treating, a tough question about a father who doesn't get al...
ListenYour Life Is Terrible Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss carpool politics, daddy's girls, and how late capitalism makes fools of us all in listener questions, "Triumphs and Fails", and recommendat...
ListenPoison Resentment Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth sit down with John Culhane, author of Slate's Hey, Daddy! column about being a gay dad of twins, plus step-parenting resentments, the sad end of be...
ListenSome Kids Are Jerks Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth talk to Elissa Strauss about her article in Elle, "The Leftover Embryo Crisis", answer a question about dealing with friends whose kids don't get along with their ki...
ListenFull Brony Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth and Carvell Wallace discuss broken phones, how to gift an inheritance, My Little Pony: the Movie, and are joined by Slate's Aisha Harris to tackle a tough question about American Girl ...
ListenParental Obsolescence Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace and Gabriel Roth sit down with Suzanne Bouffard, author of THE MOST IMPORTANT YEAR: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children to discuss the state of pre-K edu...
ListenEmotional Bloodshed Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss how to deal with a longterm toddler beef, how to feel about well subsidised adult stepchildren, teen street harassment, and more. Plus "Tri...
ListenThe Competitive Step-Parenting Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace answer a call about managing the adult relationships in a step-child's life, and Carvell shares news about his son's computer. As always, we've got...
ListenDude Where's My Carvell Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth answer listener questions about how to help other kids understand her son with Down's Syndrome, and sharing household responsibilities. Plus a tooth-fairy revelation...
ListenThree Fails Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace and Allison Benedikt are joined by Ami Cooper to talk about her experience raising a trans sixth grader. Plus triumphs and fails (spoiler alert: all fails), and recommendations. Mo...
ListenHappiest Podcast on Earth Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss how to talk to your kids about recent events in Charlottesville Virginia, and whether smartphones are "destroying a generation," with Lisa ...
ListenTeenage Fashion Plate Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace discuss choosing a school district in a segregated city, and how to encourage a teen's individual style while keeping their values intact. Plus triumphs and fails...
ListenEating Your Feelings Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth discuss whether to worry about a 9-year-old's weight gain, and how to inject some passion into passionless pre-teen. Plus triumphs and fails and recommendations. Mo...
ListenThe Return of the Dan Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell Wallace, Nina Aron, and Dan Kois sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Ava Siegler to talk about her new book, What Do I Tell My Kids?: Parenting in the Age of Trump, which includes an es...
ListenAdventures in Babysitting Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace and Rebecca Lavoie discuss a very unusual quandary involving the inappropriate email address of their babysitter, plus babysitting in general, triumphs and fails, and ...
ListenDo What You Can Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss raising Muslim kids in America with Rabia Chaudry of the podcast Undisclosed. Plus, what to do about bad kid friends, Triumphs and Fails an...
ListenHappy Independence Day Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvel Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth take questions about reconciling disparate parenting styles and how to make space for an introverted kid, plus Triumphs and Fails and recommendation...
ListenAggressive Little Hugger Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss feedback from last week's question on having a second child, talking to kids about a dying caregiver, and what to do with an aggressive hug...
ListenWelcome to the Gun Show Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss what to do about a child's growing interest in guns, having two children versus one, plus their Triumphs and Fails, and recommendations. M...
ListenTeenage Invasion Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace are joined by actual teenager and Carvell's son, Ezra Wallace. They discuss what life is like for a biracial teen, plus triumphs and fails, recommendations and an...
ListenEmpathy Redux Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace return to a poorly-answered listener question about empathy with UCLA post-doctoral researcher Nicole McDonald. Plus recommendations, divorcing unc...
ListenBureaucratic Nightmare Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth are joined by Andee Brown to talk about her son's struggle with mental health. Plus, Triumphs and Fails, recommendations, and a listener question a...
ListenHere’s Steve Instead of Carvell Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Carvell is sick, so Steve Lickteig joins Gabriel Roth, and Rebecca Lavoie to discuss how to teach empathy in young kids and sibling dynamics, plus triumphs and fails and recommendations. Today’s e...
ListenPorn, Actually Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss dealing with media you find problematic and whether it's worth trying to filter it for your kids, the n-word, broken nanny dates, and more,...
ListenDude Where's My Car Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace discuss the youtube abuse controversy surrounding DaddyOFive, together time after a divorce, lost cars in triumphs and fails, and recommendations. ...
ListenTouchhole Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our first weekly episode Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss getting back to work after a long absence, post-vacation troubles, and disappearing nannies. Plus, hamster trou...
ListenBible Movies Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth and Carvell Wallace answer listener calls concerning unwanted bible movies and when parents should explain sibling-relationship boundaries to their kids. Also, a difficult fail regardi...
ListenDeathbed Sandwich Generation Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss coping with a dying parent as a parent, plus charades, laid-back husbands, and listening to your kids in our weekly triumphs and fails and ...
ListenSperm In Top Hats Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth is joined this week by writer Carvell Wallace and Rebecca Lavoie, host of Crime Writers On..., to discuss those parenting hacks you just can't live without. They also answer a call fro...
ListenDesigner Genes Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth is joined this week by writer Carvell Wallace to discuss tips on how to parent tweens into thoughtful adolescents. Then they chat with Bonnie Rochman, author of The Gene Machine, to di...
ListenAllison's Viking Funeral Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mom and Dad Are Fighting say goodbye to Allison Benedikt with help from a secret special guest. (Spoiler: It's Dan Kois!) Gabe and Allison also talk with author and teacher Matt Dicks about ways to...
ListenTeenage Life Coach Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gabriel Roth, Slate senior editor, and Rebecca Lavoie, host of Crime Writers On..., talk about how children have replaced dads as the economic drivers in the household. Then, they offer tricks for ...
ListenChild Care War Machine Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, hosts Allison Benedikt and Gabriel Roth chat with journalist Bryce Covert about the surprising history of child care in America. Then, they talk with professor Diane Levin about ho...
ListenThe Sad Laura Ashley Bat Mitzvah Dress Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, hosts Gabriel Roth, editor at Slate, and Lizzie Skurnick, author of That Should Be A Word, talk about Lizzie's experience as a single mother raising a son whose father is an anonym...
ListenThe Hardest Age Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, hosts Allison Benedikt and Gabriel Roth chat with Suniya Luthar, Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State. They discuss her recent study, which shows that the middle-sch...
ListenSee Ya Dan Kois Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is the last one with Dan Kois, guys! On today's show, Allison and Dan talk with Matthew Herrity - a high school junior in Arlington, VA - who's protesting a rezoning plan that would lead to s...
ListenUnexpected Loss Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Allison and guest host Gabriel Roth talk with Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya, an advocate for stillborn awareness, about her heartbreaking experience delivering a stillborn child. Then, ...
ListenTrump, Turkey, and Teens Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan and Allison invite Emily Bazelon, host of Slate's Political Gabfest, and author Dwayne Betts, onto the show to discuss this month's surprise election outcome and how they're talking about Trump...
ListenWhy Isn't My Kid's Teacher Returning My Texts Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan and guest host Amy Scott discuss a new OshKosh B'Gosh ad campaign that will feature Asher Nash, a child with Down syndrome. They offer advice to a mother dealing with a racist neighbor. Amy exp...
ListenMom's With Her Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Allison and Dan ask moms of girls how they're talking to their daughters about the coming Hillary presidency. Lisa Guernsey, author of “Screen Time,” gives an update to the American Academy of Pedi...
ListenThe National Clown Threat Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Allison and Dan dive deep into the mythology of killer clowns. RJ Palacio, best-selling author of “Wonder,” stops by the studio to talk about her quest to spread kindness. And for the Slate Plus s...
ListenThe Six Kids and Twelve Nannys Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan and Allison search for insight into the mystery of Brangelexit by speaking with two members of a real-life big family, Noreen Malone and her mom, Mary Ellen Brennan. Also, Siân Stevens, an agi...
ListenThe How Soon Is Too Soon To E-Mail the Teacher Edition? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan and Allison discuss the thorny issue of parent-teacher communication with Matt Dicks. And Belle Boggs, author of The Art of Waiting: On Fertility, Medicine, and Motherhood, shares her story of...
ListenThe Mom and Dad Have Answers Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Allison and Dan spelunk deep into their psyches to answer listener calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe “Doping for Kids” Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s show, Allison Benedikt and Jessica Winter are joined by two hosts of Slate’s Hang Up and Listen to discuss how to be a good parent while watching the Olympics with your kids, and the...
ListenMean Girls and Lazy Guys Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt talk with Rosalind Wiseman about the new edition about her classic guide to girls' friendships and discuss the division of household labor. Mom and Dad...
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Mom And Dad Are Fighting is taking a break this week. Blame Dan and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWhat to Expect When You're Unexpectedly the First Lady Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss how to talk to your kids about weight and Dan interviews the soon-to-be First Lady of Iceland. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Bo...
ListenTale of Two Cities Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Allison Benedikt and Jessica Winter discuss school segregation with The New York Times' Nikole Hannah-Jones and parenting a difficult toddler. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to...
ListenDads and Dogs Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Allison and Dan discuss putting a family pet asleep and for Father's Day we'll hear stories about dads from Slate staffers. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBra...
ListenExtreme Bedtime Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show Allison and Dan discuss absurdly early bedtimes for kids and then make some summertime resolutions. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury...
ListenIs Grit Good? Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, Allison and Dan discuss game theory parenting and whether children need grit to succeed. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at...
ListenMothers and Meddlers Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, Allison and Dan hear stories from Slate staff about their mothers and talk talks with actor Susan Sarandon about motherhood and the movie The Meddler. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is b...
ListenPositive Opposites Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, Allison and Dan talk to the owner and chef of a vegan preschool and then debate the latest child psychology trend in parenting discipline of not punishing kids for bad behavior. Mo...
ListenDefending Easter Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, Allison and Dad talk with Brooklyn principal Anna Allanbrook about what to do when parents have a problem with their principal or other school administrators and then Dan calls the...
ListenTrump is a Very Bad Man Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's show, Allison and Dad talk to parents about raising a transgender child and how to talk to your kids about Trump. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offerin...
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Dan Kois discusses social media and teens with author Nancy Jo Sales and Black-ish with Slate's Aisha Harris. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes...
ListenLive from Brooklyn Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's show, Dan and Allison are live at the Bell House in Brooklyn and discuss city parenting, surrogacy, and have an artist's roundtable with children's book authors and musicians. Dan Ko...
ListenLive Show Lateness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mom and Dad Are Fighting is going to go up on Saturday this week because of our live show taping at the Bell House in Brooklyn. If you're in New York, we would love to see you. You can buy tickets ...
ListenBetter Get a Shotgun Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the Zika virus with an OBGYN and the new HBO Sesame Street. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedd...
ListenThe Worst Time for Your Milk to Come In Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss iPads in the classroom and talk with two mothers who had their children days apart. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the compan...
ListenThe Failed Resolutions Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss parenting and money with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber and then check with Slate staffers about how they did on their 2015 New Year's resolutions. Mom an...
ListenDan Goes to the Mall Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the Every Child Succeeds Act and Dan goes to the mall to talk with dads about how they really feel about holiday shopping. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought...
ListenThe Dear Prudence Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss how to talk with your kids about the terrible news of the world with teacher Matthew Dicks and then Slate's new Dear Prudence columnist Mallory Ortberg answers...
ListenAnother Obama Administration Official Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois talk to education secretary Arne Duncan and discuss passing along faith to your kids when you have none. Mom and Dad ar...
ListenThe Agony of Defeat Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the appropriate screentime for kids and childhood sports heartbreak. Mom and Dad are Fighting is sponsored by Little Passports. Keep your kids busy this summ...
ListenLive from Basically The White House Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From Washington D.C.'s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt talk with Stephen Thompson of NPR's "Pop Culture Happy Hour" about the joys and pitfalls of passing along your p...
ListenAdult Trick or Treat Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois talk with Meredith Fein Lichtenberg about parenting with cancer, and then discuss the most important holiday of the year,...
ListenTwo Truths and a Lie Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss why it is important to let your kids fail and foster parenting. Mom and Dad are Fighting is sponsored by Frank E...
ListenHikes for Whiners Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss how to get your kids to enjoy nature and the cost of summer for poor families. Mom and Dad are Fighting is spon...
ListenBack to School Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss parental math anxiety and back-to-school from the teacher's perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
ListenLower Your Expectations Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Jessica Winter the state of college tuition with Slate's Jordan Weissmann and the insane world of the Radar family parenting vlog ...
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In this episode of Slate's parenting podcast, Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt sort through listener responses to a segment about sex after pregnancy. And, a trip down the rabbit-hole of organic food ...
ListenSex After Baby Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where Allison Benedict and Jessica Winter talk about bed wetting and sex after having a baby. Mom and Dad Are Fighting Is Sponsored by Little Passports. Keep y...
ListenDad And Dad Are Fighting Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where Dan Kois and Dan Check discuss how to deal with judgmental parents and gay parenting with Andrew Solomon. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is sponsored by Little P...
ListenSpoiling Santa Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question about a kid who was told Santa wasn’t real. Now she is basing her continued belief on whether or not she gets a horse for Chris...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast live from Durham, North Carolina. Allison and Dan are joined by Superchunk frontman and Merge co-owner Mac McCaughan to life as a touring dad, the worst children...
ListenThankful In Spite of Everything Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth gather around the virtual Thanksgiving table to share the major and minor things that got them through this wild year. They also answer a listene...
ListenYour Kids Are Not Getting a Scholarship Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss the endless Hell of travel sports for kids and parenting lifestyles of Upper East Side mothers with author Wednesday Martin. Mom And Dad Are Fig...
ListenMy Child is Obsessed With a Squash Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah debate how to have conversations with kids about body types. How do you model a healthy body image with your child? They also give advice on what to do...
ListenAttacking Molly Weasley Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we one New York's school controverserial program to teach children about race and the decision to become a single mom at 41 with Rachel Sklar. Mom and Da...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss talking to children about death and our favorite moms from TV and film. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is sponsored by Macmillian, a publisher of chil...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss child support and being child free. Mom And Dad Are Fighting is sponsored by Stone Reset by Gemvara. Get 15% off the stone reset of your choice ...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss spending more time with your teens and what it's like to confront your childhood bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
ListenReopening Schools Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth interview Dr. Joseph Allen from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health who argues that remote school is failing our kids. Allen explains why...
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ListenThe Teacher Roundtable Fall Report Card from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah Lemieux checks in with four of Slate’s Ask a Teacher columnists to see how this very unusual school year is going. Brandon Hersey, Cassy Sarnell, Matthew Dicks, and ...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss whether we are unintentionally raising narcissistic children and edler care with Bettyville author George Hodgman. Learn more about your ad cho...
ListenLive From Our Living Rooms Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth taped a live version of the show. If you want to watch the recording of the livestream, you can catch it on Slate’s Facebook and YouTube channel....
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss raising charitable kids with Ron Lieber and then give our moms a call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah and Dan are joined by two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion, Abby Wambach. She has some advice for raising a leader, on and off the f...
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Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss how to deal with parents who do not vaccinate their children and snowday activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCorruptible Toddler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Elizabeth, and guest host Maya Feller answer a question about balancing extracurriculars with middle-school homework. And they advice a parent who desperately wants to ...
ListenIf I Only Had a Girl Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenThere’s No Such Thing as a Polite 3-Year-Old from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Rebecca answer a question about a mother who “feels like less of a parent” now that she shares 50/50 custody of her daughter, post separation. They al...
ListenI Quit Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss when to allow your child to quit an activity and parenting with chronic pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPandemic Friends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question about a grandmother, who struggles with alcoholism, asking to take her grandkid on an overnight roadtrip. We also have a follow...
ListenBetter Luck This Year Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss parents' New Year's resolutions and take questions from non-parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenQuitting Kindergarten from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a kindergartener getting fed up with attending school via screen. They also answer a question from a mom worried that her...
ListenThe Truth About Santa Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenWhat's For Lunch? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah are joined by registered dietitian, Maya Feller, to discuss lunches for in-person and at-home learners. How can parents make sure their kids are ...
ListenWhere Can a Parent Score Some Weed? Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss baby names and weed-smoking parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFluid Fashion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a parent adjusting to her young son wanting to wear girls clothing. They also answer a question about a mom who just needs...
ListenDisdaingate Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast where we discuss stay-at-home parenting and unpack Dan Kois' complicated feelings about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBefore Bullying Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah are joined by Emily Bazelon to discuss bullying. A lot of interactions are classified as bullying, but what instances should actually be classifi...
Listen"You Put That Ninja Sword Where?" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenGap Year Guidance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Carvell answer a question from a parent trying to support their college-age daughter who decided to postpone her education for a year. They also answ...
ListenThe Your Own Personal Fantasyland Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast on the dos and don'ts of allowance and the magical wonder that is Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Lazy Parent's Survival Guide from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah discuss how to approach homework in a way that kids can complete their work without it becoming an ongoing chore for the entire family. They also...
Listen"Mom Jeans, Dad Jokes" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenCollege Campus Conundrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah and Elizabeth are joined by Natalie Hopkinson. Natalie is an assistant professor in the doctoral program in Howard University’s Department of Communication, Culture ...
Listen"Should I Even Be a Parent?" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on whether you should allow your kids to play football and the decision to become a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTalk to the Teacher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah are joined by Ask a Teacher columnists Amy Scott and Brandon Hersey to discuss how parents should approach their kid’s teacher to make sure they ...
Listen"The Porn Talk" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on talking to your children about porn and whether the tradition of the family meal is overrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenRadical Rabbit Hole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah and Elizabeth are joined by Denene Millner. Denene is an award-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, founder and editor of the parenting website My...
Listen"It Costs How Much?" Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Allison Benedikt speaks with Stacia Brown and Dwayne Betts about how black parents talk to their children about racism and the police. Allison is then joined by Slate's Jessica Winter to di...
ListenStudy Sanctuary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is brought to you by Target. See how easy it is to get ready for school this year, with Target. On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah discuss creating distraction-free s...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Indigo Child Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss changing standards of childhood independence and talk to Slate TV Critic Willa Paskin about Bravo's new show "Extreme Guide to Parenting". Learn more a...
ListenCalorie-Counting Grandma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth debate how to deal with a calorie-counting grandmother whose obsession with body image may rub off on her grandkids. They also answer a question ...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Slate Staff Call-In Extravaganza Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois answers listeners' parenting questions with Hanna Rosin, Katy Waldman, Jordan Weissmann, Amanda Hess, Julia Turner and Troy Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenShould You Redshirt Your Kindergartener? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is brought to you by Target. See how easy it is to get ready for school this year, with Target. On this week’s bonus episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah are joined by Slate Writer Ruth Gra...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Ethan Hawke in a Minivan Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on Boyhood, with special guest dad Richard Linklater, and pre-pregnancy contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSo… You Want to Be a Homeschooler? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Dan, and Elizabeth debate the pros and cons of learning pods and homeschooling for the upcoming school year. Why are people doing it? Who does it benefit? Who does ...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Magic Beer Fridge Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois and guest host Emily Yoffe (Slate's Dear Prudence columnist) discuss preparing your kids for peer pressure, talking with girls about their first period, and more. Learn more about ...
ListenBosslady in Crisis Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question from a boss who is trying to figure out how her company can support employees who are caring for kids. They also talk with Slat...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting: The Pre-School Pomp and Circumstance Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on maternal mental illness and Kindergarten Graduations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Teacher Roundtable Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan is joined by four of Slate’s Ask a Teacher columnists to candidly discuss back to school plans. Brandon Hersey, Cassy Sarnell, Matthew Dicks, and Amy Scott outline their...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting: The Trash Can Football Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenThe Toddler On the Run Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Dan, and Elizabeth weigh in with their best tactics to locate a young child in an emergency. They also answer a question from a mom who really wants to give her you...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Two Kids in a Hot Car Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate’s parenting podcast on college dropout intervention and the ethics of intervening in other people’s parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenGoes Right Through Him Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a 3-year-old who forces himself to pee immediately after drinking water. We also have a follow-up question from a parent ...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Open Hearts by Jane Seymour Mother's Day Necklace Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast on campus sexual assault, talking to kids about different kinds of families, and Mother's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenGrandma Has a Favorite Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a parent wondering if it’s okay to benefit from the grandparent babysitting service when the other grandkids are left out....
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The What's in That School Lunch Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast on school lunches and the stigma of having, and being, an only child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTalk to Kids About Racism Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Rebecca are joined by Trina Greene Brown, the founder of Parenting for Liberation, to answer questions about race and police violence. The first ques...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Grand Canyon Heat Stroke Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss paternity leave with the New York Times' Michael Roston, and talk about the pros and cons of adventurous parenting with Slate's Amanda Hess. Learn more...
ListenVisit From Mike Birbiglia Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan talk with comedian Mike Birbiglia about his new book, The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad. They discuss what it’s like to no...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: Live And Let Lice Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn...
ListenNew to News Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a listener question about introducing kids to consuming news. What news sources are age-appropriate? How can parents contextualize current...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: Don't Be So Bossy Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois talk about new changes with the SAT with author Todd Balf, and discuss Sheryl Sandberg's "Ban Bossy" campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
ListenAt Home With Elmo Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth talk to Elmo about his new show, The Not-Too-Late Show, and how life at home is going for him and his family. Parents, if you want to listen to t...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The City vs. Suburbs Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
ListenThe Graduation-ish Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a listener who really wants to celebrate her son’s graduation. But her senior wants zero acknowledgement of the milestone....
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: Everything Is Awesome Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt talk to the creators of American Promise, a documentary that follows two black boys from kindergarten through high school graduation, and discuss the Lego Movi...
ListenMake Believe Murder Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a parent worried about pretend play that involves imagined violence. Plus, we have personalized game recommendations with ...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: I Am The Standard Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss gap years before college and are joined by author Jennifer Senior to discuss "All Joy and No Fun", her new book about modern parenting. Learn more abou...
ListenCut It Yourself Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a listener whose stepmother wants to be called grandma. While the letter writer is thrilled her stepmother wants to be so ...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Be Present Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the pros and cons of summer camp and are joined by blogger Carla Naumburg to talk about mindful parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
ListenMaster of LEGO Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth revisit last week’s quarantine pod discussion and talk to Dr. Saskia Popescu about the risks of being in contact with another family during stay-...
ListenMom And Dad Are Fighting: The Holiday Swirl Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss parental "hate reads", and are joined by author Susan Katz Miller to talk about holidays in interfaith families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
ListenCollege Sticker Shock Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth talk with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber about his new book, The Price You Pay for College. He’ll explain why college costs so much, what pa...
ListenThe Pandemic Pod People Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth debate the advantages and risks of adding families into their quarantine bubble. Social distancing guidelines and epidemiologists have warned abo...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting Ep. 1: Don't Test My Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the debut episode of Slate's new parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss the small but growing number of parents who opt their children out of standardized tests, and the new Di...
ListenDino Dilemma Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
$On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Dan, and Elizabeth debate how to teach a kid about dinosaurs when the parents differ ideologically about evolution and creationism. They also answer a question abo...
ListenDad Can Play Too Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth advise a mom whose son’s “mommy-only” phase isn’t helped by the fact that her husband doesn’t like little-kid games. How can he engage while bein...
ListenNo Ma'am Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan debate if it’s OK to teach your child to use gendered titles of respect, like sir and ma’am. Then they answer a mother who seems to do the lionsh...
ListenGoing to the Zoo During Coronavirus Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah and Elizabeth are joined by Rumaan Alam to discuss splitting custody during coronavirus. Can one parent, concerned about safety, keep the child without first discuss...
ListenDIY Sex Talk Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Dan answer a question from a family where one parent feels that giving the sex talk to a tween violates the child’s privacy. Then they’ll debate what...
ListenThe Will We Overcome Boredom Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth discuss updating your will. It’s important to have an updated contingency plan in these uncertain times. But how can you be sure if you are leavi...
ListenGood Riddance 2020 Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Our favorite Plus segments of 2020. We’ve got some funny stories about odes to neighborhood racoons and barfing kids. We’ve got therapeutic screams into the void. We also ha...
ListenThe Cross Country Conundrum Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth discuss parenting anxiety. Is it OK for a letter writer not to be overprotective? Or does parenting anxiety keep children safe? They also answer ...
ListenHoliday Hullabaloo Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: We gathered all of the Mom and Dad are Fighting hosts, kids, and partners around the mic for a holiday party extravaganza. It’s an abundance of chaos and cheer to make up fo...
ListenWe Are All Homeschoolers Now Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by official third host of Mom and Dad are Fighting… Elizabeth Newcamp! They discuss their new homeschool schedules and Elizabeth gives Dan and Jam...
ListenI Want Better Grandparents Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question about a little girl who wishes her Memaw and Pepaw would be better grandparents. They also debate what to do when a beloved stu...
ListenThe Quarantine’s a-Comin’ Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Carvell Wallace to discuss how the Coronavirus has been impacting their areas and what they are going to do if their schools resort to online l...
ListenCordially Uninvited Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Dan weigh in on whether you are a jerk for uninviting a family from your pod’s holiday plans. Should you follow invitation etiquette during a pandemi...
ListenThe All Kids, All the Time Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week’s episode: Dan and Jamilah are joined by Emily Farranto to answer a question from a listener who works with kids and is thinking about having her own. Is constant contact with kids ove...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting Ep. 1: Don't Test My Kids from 2013-12-05T03:50:25
In the debut episode of Slate's new parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss the small but growing number of parents who opt their children out of standardized tests, and the new Di...
ListenMom and Dad Are Fighting Ep. 1: Don't Test My Kids from 2013-12-05T03:50:25
In the debut episode of Slate's new parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss the small but growing number of parents who opt their children out of standardized tests, and the new Di...
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