Stay ConnectedZak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Lucy Lopez share triumphs and fails and offer advice on parenting kids from toddler to teens.
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On this week’s episode: Elizabeth and Jamilah are joined by Isaac Butler, co-host of Slate's Working podcast. They answer a question from a mother wondering when and how to tell her daughter that she had an older sister who died prior to birth. Then they dive into sleepover politics. Should the guest list be altered to accommodate cousins who really want an invite?
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Recommendations:
Isaac recommends Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts on Netflix.
Jamilah recommends Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso from Starbucks.
Elizabeth recommends Let's Make Art subscription box.
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On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Dan debate if you should tell a teen that what they are wearing isn’t appropriate in certain situations. Then, they advise a woman who is pregnant with her family’s second child. Their first child is white and the second child is biracial. The letter writer is concerned that her mother-in-law will treat their second child differently because of the baby’s race.
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Recommendations:
Dan recommends Water, Wood, and Wild Things: Learning Craft and Cultivation in a Japanese Mountain Townby Hannah Kirshner.
Elizabeth recommends Grasshopperby Tatiana Ukhova.
Jamilah recommends Mean Girls.
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On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Dan, and Jamilah counsel a parent whose kid felt hurt and slighted when her Zoom playdate abruptly ended. Then they tackle a close quarters situation: a little kid is asking for privacy in the mornings. But the family has two other kids to dress and a limited amount of space in their apartment. What should they do now that her morning routine is making it hard for their entire family to get out the door?
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Recommendations:
Jamilah recommends Coca-Cola With Coffee’s Dark Blend flavor.
Dan recommends Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz.
Elizabeth recommends Welly bandages.
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On this week’s episode: Dan talks with Emily Oster, professor at Brown University and data-driven parenting author. She also writes ParentData, an evidence-based newsletter that has been a vital resource for many parents navigating the pandemic. Emily and Dan talk about how families should act now that more families are falling into the ‘mixed-vaxxed’ category and what to expect for the upcoming spring and summer.
Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth also tackle a question from a listener who has fallen out of love with professional sports. Now his little boys are starting soccer. Should he jump back into the sports fandom or is it okay to stay out of the fray? (Overtime: We chatted with soccer legend Abby Wambach last year about raising competitive athletes, especially when the parents aren’t sporty. Check it out.)
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Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends the card game Blink.
Jamilah recommends Matchabar’s Hustle Matcha Tea Lemonade
Dan recommends e-bikes.
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On this week’s episode: Jamilah and Dan are joined by longtime friend of the pod, Jessica Winter. Jessica just released her next novel, The Fourth Child. They answer a question from a mom of a little boy whose current friend group is all girls. She’s worried that he’s going to be ditched and without a group of friends as they all age. Then they tackle a question from a mom who has had it with her kids’ shouting a rather annoying nonsense word.
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Recommendations:
Jessica recommends picture books by Melissa Iwai.
Dan recommends The Fourth Child by Jessica Winter.
Jamilah recommends So Delicious’ Dairy Free Oatmilk Peanut Butter and Raspberry frozen dessert.
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On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth argue about if teenage drivers should chip in for the privilege of driving, especially when the teen in question is not making a ton of money. Then they jump into a couple’s argument over swearing in front of the kids.
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Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends Prodigies online music lessons.
Jamilah recommends Sabai Design.
Dan recommends If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Seuss.
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On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Dan, and Carvell commiserate with a parent whose teen is taking every little correction to heart. Then Elizabeth sits down with Erika McLemore (@sitbymyfire on Instagram) to discuss how parents should incorporate lessons on Indigenous peoples, cultures, and land acknowledgements into play. She also shares a bunch of wonderful resources for parents and kids to continue educating themselves on language, history, and current issues central to the Indigenous experience.
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Recommendations:
Dan recommends East: 120 Vegetarian and Vegan recipes from Bangalore to Beijing by Meera Sodha.
Carvell recommends breaking out the Mario Kart games with the family. Not only is the Nintendo Switch great, but he also recommends throwing it back with a Nintendo Wii.
Elizabeth recommends taking time this week to reach out to one person and say something nice.
Erika’s Recommendations:
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell
We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Knowby Traci Sorell
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospaceby Traci Sorell
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On this week’s episode: Jamilah and Elizabeth are joined by Zenovia Stephens, founder and CEO of Black Kids Adventures. They strategize ways a mom can help her tween power through her Sunday night blues. Then they debate if large age gaps between kids really leads to emotional distance and weak bonds between siblings.
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Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends a wireless pocket microscope for outdoor adventures.
Zenovia recommends Vanicream Moisturizing Cream.
Jamilah recommends cooking with flavored butters, specifically truffle butter.
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On this week’s episode: Dan, Elizabeth, and Jamilah debate how to negotiate a ceasefire in the backseat of the minivan. They also counsel a mom whose daughter will not quit it with the fake cough.
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Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends Tea Time Around the World by Denyse Waissbluth.
Jamilah recommends supporting small, local pharmacies.
Dan recommends Whirley Pop, Amish Country Blue Popcorn, and Trader Joe’s Everything But Elotefor the perfect popcorn experience.
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On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Dan answer a question from a mom with an ongoing head injury. She wants to be there for her energetic 3-year-old. But the commotion sometimes hurts. How can she get her little one to play quietly?
Then the hosts answer a question about being a fun adult figure for her friends’ kids.
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Recommendations:
Dan recommends Artistic Stamp.
Jamilah recommends giving press on nails a try.
Elizabeth recommends Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty.
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