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On this week’s episode, Jamilah and Dan answer listener questions from a mom that’s having second thoughts about a second kid and a mom whose kid wants to travel across Europe. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. For Slate Plus, we talk with Mini Milah, Jamilah’s six year-old daughter, about her new favorite restaurant. Sign up for Slate Plus here. Recommendations: Dan recommends the book, Indebted: How Families Make College Work At Any Cost, by Caitlin Zaloom. Jamilah recommends going to see Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833. Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Hosts Dan Kois and Jamilah Lemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 parties. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. For Slate Plus, we talk with our guest host, Tom Scocca, about sharing the news with your kids. We use Tom’s most recent Slate article, Where Taking the Concerns of Racists Seriously Has Gotten Us, to kick off the conversation. Sign up for Slate Plus here. Recommendations: Tom recommends the science fiction trilogy, Tripods Trilogy, by John Christopher.    Rebecca recommends the sub-Reddit, r/teenagers. Jamilah recommends reading works by the late Toni Morrison and, unrelated, pushing the adult boundaries by getting a tattoo. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer

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 their local evangelical university. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. For Slate Plus, we talk about how to deal with differeing parenting philosophies among co-parents, inspired by Michelle Herman’s Care and Feeding column. Sign up for Slate Plus here. Recommendations: Dan recommends the Audible versions of The Babysitter’s Club books, available August 13. Rebecca recommends watching some glass blowing or, alternatively, watching the glass blowing reality show Blown Away on Netflix. (For more of a glass blowing fix, you can read Slate’s article “Who Invented the “Glory Hole”—Glass Blowers or Gays?”) Jamilah recommends spending time away from your kids. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for wha

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 some recommendations. For Slate Plus, we talk to Jamilah about her Care and Feeding column. Recommendations: Dan recommends going on a kid-led road trip. Jamilah recommends saying yes. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833. Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Hosts Dan Kois, Jamilah Lemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. For Slate Plus, we take another question from a listener. Recommendations: Rebecca recommends the travel app, Tripit. Dan recommends the book, The Gifted School by Bruce Halsinger. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.  Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 calories. We also welcome Amy Scott as this week’s special host. As usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. Amy brings Ask-A-Teacher to Slate Plus. Recommendations: Rebecca recommends the YouTube series, Star Wars by the Numbers. Dan recommends day camp as the ultimate summer solution for working vacations. Amy has two recommendations: The Hamilton soundtrack and buying your kids’ puzzles at the thrift store. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833.  Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833.  Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833.  Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833.  Podcast produced by Jess Jupiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 also welcome Dan Kois back to the show. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, the hosts share their thoughts on Mary Jane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, the hosts recap their favorite moments and lessons on the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 listener question about a narcissistic theatre teacher. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Theresa Thorn shares her own parenting fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Gabe finally explains where his British accent went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ‘Good’ Dads Get Away With,” and we answer a listener question about what to do about a mean teenager. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Rebecca explains why she hates Mother’s Day. Dan recommends the movie, Being John Malkovich. Rebecca recommends coloring books for me, such as Coloring Book for Me. Carvell recommends watching things that your kids love. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to tell us what you thought of today’s show and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Got questions that you’d like us to answer? Call and leave us a message at 424-255-7833.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 internet. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Rebecca shares a fail so epic you have to tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Ruth talks about what it’s like to have a religious Easter with a three year-old.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 traumas onto to their kids. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Rebecca shares an update about that summer camp with racist practices. This episode is brought to you by the following advertisers: Little Passports, for adventurous kids with curious minds. Go to littlepassports.com/momanddad to learn more. Gobble. Get 6 meals for just $36, plus free shipping, by visiting gobble.com/momanddad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 car seats. Yes, you read that right. And as usual, we share our triumphs and fails and offer up some recommendations. On Slate Plus, Rebecca dishes on her lavish time on a private jet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices