Author: Elanchezhian Narayanasamy

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 the dark after hanging with a friend. We also welcome Jakada Imani as this week’s special host. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Jakada talks about how he manages his career and family.

Recommendations:

Rebecca recommends the German time-traveling show, Dark.

Ruth recommends getting a vacation babysitter.

Jakada recommends an after dinner family walk.

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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 princesses. We also welcome Aminta Steinbach as this week’s special host. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Aminta talks about life as a live-in aunt.

Recommendations:

Rebecca recommends a gif that exemplifies sibling relationships.

Dan recommends clearing out your backyard and letting nature take its course.

Aminta recommends the book Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbotham.

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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 also welcome Doyin Richards as this week’s special host. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Doyin shares just why the world thinks he’s a super-dad.

Recommendations:

Rebecca recommends ordering sheet cake from your local grocery store.

Isaac recommends Charades decks for your performative kid and the cookbook,Milk Street: Tuesday Nights, by Christopher Kimball.

Doyin recommends a fool-proof way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

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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 special host. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Jamilah shares her co-parenting story.

Recommendations:

Rebecca recommends using Slack at home for handling parenting tasks.

Dan recommends the book, Share Your Smile by Rebecca Telgemeier.

Jamilah recommends using TaskRabbit to relieve some parenting chores.

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New parents know the importance of schedules for their newborn. In fact, the literature supports parents helping their children develop patterns of sleep, feeding, and awake times in order to thrive as newborns. However, we know that not all children are born with the same temperament. In fact, in the same family, children may have … Continue reading All About Sleep