Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a classic dad conundrum. What should you do when meeting your daughter’s boyfriend for the first time? They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: a driving diss track, a mission impossible-type string, and the Detroit Pistons
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen, inspired by a discussion on the Try Guys show Trolley Problems, talk about raising kids in ‘naked mom’ homes and if casual nudity actually creates pressure-free environments for children.

They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: an amazing man-date, some needed shut-eye, a glowing night out, and a ‘bring your parents to work day’ at the Savannah Bananas’ game.

This week on the Plus Playground: surviving the end of the school year as well as the best gifts to give the teachers and graduates in your life.

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are joined by a very special guest: Zak’s mom! Jo Strausz Rosen shares her motherhood journey and what it was like raising Zak and his sister. She also dispenses some invaluable wisdom about the importance of family, creativity, and friendship along the way.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are joined by Mandy Giles, founder and CEO of Parents of Trans Youth, an organization that “provides learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.” Mandy explains how parents can provide a safe, supportive space for their trans kids and helps a listener who is wondering if she should change her daughter’s name.
This week on the Plus Playground: the hidden internet gems that makes life a little better.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a listener's question about becoming a ‘boy mom.’ They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: a newly-minted coach, the fastest homework ever completed, and some budding relationships.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Follow us on YouTube!
Join us on Facebook and email us at [email protected] to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.
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