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Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

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Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Lucy Lopez share triumphs and fails and offer advice on parenting kids from toddler to teens.

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Recent Guests

Kim O'Neill
Midwife who supported Joya and other clients
Kindred Space LA
Episode: Introducing Deep Care: "Postpartum is Forever: The Fourth Trimester"
Kim Homer
Midwife featured in the episode
Florida midwifery practice
Episode: Introducing Deep Care: "Postpartum is Forever: The Fourth Trimester"
Joya Lewis
Mom in Los Angeles who shares her birth and postpartum experience
Kindred Space LA
Episode: Introducing Deep Care: "Postpartum is Forever: The Fourth Trimester"
Rebecca Eudy
Sex therapist, couples therapist, author of A Guide to Great Sex After Kids
Private practice; author
Episode: Encore! How To Get Your Freak On After Kids
Chloe Potter
Founder of the Menstruality Academy
Menstruality Academy
Episode: Encore! Preparing for Your Kid’s First Period
Cheyna Roth
Producer and guest on the transitions episode
Slate
Episode: Dealing With Cha-Cha-Changes
Austin Kleon
Author and artist known for Don't Call It Art, Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work
Author/Artist
Episode: How to Keep Your Wildness
Angela Santomero
Co-creator of Blue's Clues; creator of Super Why and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Angela Santomero Studios / Princess Penelope project
Episode: The Secrets of Your Favorite Children’s Entertainment
Jeff Newcamp
Doctor, invited guest
Episode: The End of Hell Week

Hosts

Zak Rosen
Host of Care and Feeding; Slate/Care and Feeding presence across multiple episodes.
Elizabeth Newcamp
Co-host with a focus on parenting topics; often shares anecdotes and leads discussions.
Lucy Lopez
Co-host bringing problem-solving, empathy, and real-life parenting stories to discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Fun listen

    Fun parenting podcast with a mix of thoughts on how to handle situations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alimoyni
    United States3 months ago
  • I love all of the hosts this show has ever had!

    I love this show. It's given me confidence as a parent hearing their perspectives on things. I miss Rebecca Lavoy so much! Even more I miss Jamilah!!! Can we get Jamilah her own show for single mothers because I honestly appreciated her advice so much but I do feel like the vibe was a little off with the other hosts but I would love a podcast with JUST JAMILAH and her advice and responses to listener questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mi Ellie
    United States3 months ago
  • Parenting advice from…

    Someone whose husband is involved in an illegal war that is dropping bombs on children is a nonstarter.

    Replace Elizabeth. I dont want to hear her opinions. I dont want to heat about what a nice life her family has gallivanting care free around the world. Its quite actively revolting to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fi_gau
    United States4 months ago
  • The Rise Of Dark Elizabeth

    I for one enjoyed what seemed like ‘Dark Elizabeth’ on the Hacks debunked episode. I think she threw out as many profanities as Lucy. Well done. Also, where is Jamliah for real?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kuhreem
    United States5 months ago
  • Hi

    Hi 👋

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DJ double dip
    United Statesa year ago

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Authentic banter and varied viewpoints are appreciated by many listeners.
Balanced perspectives and practical parenting tips are common positives.
A number of reviews call for returning former hosts or a wider range of guest experts.
Some feedback highlights strong chemistry and candid storytelling, while others critique certain hosts' delivery or format length.

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Encore! Preparing for Your Kid’s First Period
Q: Dear Care and Feeding, my 11-year-old just got her period for the first time and is embarrassed to tell her father. How should parents handle this moment and support her without making it more uncomfortable?
Honor the daughter's wishes and timing, consider presenting the Menarche box as a gift to acknowledge the moment, and plan to reveal or discuss it in a thoughtful, private way later in the day rather than on the exact first day. Include a quiet celebration and a grown-up touch like a meaningful piece of jewelry, while keeping the conversation ongoing and normalizing the topic.
The Secrets of Your Favorite Children’s Entertainment
Q: What are the biggest shifts in how kids consume media now, and how are you adapting Princess Penelope accordingly?
She notes the move toward YouTube and short-form content, the importance of longer, engaging stories with segments that invite interaction, and the need to maintain educational depth while respecting modern viewing habits.
The Secrets of Your Favorite Children’s Entertainment
Q: Angela, how did you get into children's entertainment and what inspired your approach?
Angela explains her background in child development and teachers, her path through Nickelodeon's research department, and how educational goals were integrated into entertaining formats like Blue's Clues and later Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
How to Keep Your Wildness
Q: What practical routines support creativity at home?
Create dedicated playtime spaces and a separate analog desk for experimentation, model creative behavior publicly, and use costumes or everyday rituals to trigger a creative mindset.
Leave the Dog Alone!
Q: Dear Karen Feeding, I'm at my wits end. My toddler won't stop messing with our dog. How do I get my daughter to be more gentle with Goose?
Provide concrete, repeated guidance with clear boundaries such as 'gentle hands,' specific what-not-to-dos (no pulling ears, no touching mouth), and lots of modeled behaviors plus redirection to petting and calm interactions; involve the dog as a family member with feelings and build routines that gradually reduce rough play.

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A warm, chatty show focused on practical parenting across ages from toddlers to teens, with a blend of personal stories, listener questions, and expert guests. Episodes emphasize hands-on tips for everyday family life, school challenges, media literacy for kids, and balancing work, family, and personal well-being. A notable strength is the mix of candid parenting banter with guests who bring research-backed or experiential insight, plus audience participation through questions and community resources. The format tends to be approachable and solution-oriented, often weaving humor with concrete steps for parents navigating real-life dilemmas.

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1. Kim O'Neill
2. Kim Homer
3. Joya Lewis
4. Rebecca Eudy
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6. Cheyna Roth
7. Austin Kleon
8. Angela Santomero

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