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Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

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Parenting
Parenting Advice
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Child Care
Work-Life Balance
Tattoos
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Sleep Anxiety In Children
Kid's Activities
Child Development
Family Activities
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Screen Time Management
Parenting Strategies
Potty Training
Transitioning To Independence
Santa Claus Traditions
Winter Break

Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Lucy Lopez share triumphs and fails and offer advice on parenting kids from toddler to teens. Want more Care and Feeding? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive advice. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Care and Feed... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes800Founded12 years ago
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On this episode: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth mark Child Passenger Safety Week with a conversation about car seats. Child passenger safety technician Jamie Grayson joins to break down the basics: how to install correctly, when to switch stages, and the m... more

On this episode: Lucy and Elizabeth are joined by guest host Rebecca Onion to dive into her and Dan Kois’ definitive list of the 25 best picture books of the last quarter century. Which modern stories have staying power? Which books belong beside the... more

Reporter and former Care & Feeding host Aymann Ismail joins Elizabeth & Lucy to talk about how to approach conversations with kids about violence in the news. The hosts discuss ways to frame scary or divisive headlines, how to balance honesty with re... more

A listener writes in about a toddler who loves bringing toys to the playground but rarely wants to share them. The hosts unpack why sharing is so tough at this age, how parents can set expectations, and their own philosophies on how kids—and adults—l... more

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Recent Guests

Scotti Weintraub
Creator of Reframe Parenting and parenting coach
Reframe Parenting
Episode: The Back-to-School Game Plan
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Science journalist and author, who writes about parenting and child development.
Episode: From How To! | How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
Ash Brandin
Author of 'Power On', expert in managing screen time for families
Episode: Managing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind
Aymann Ismail
Author of 'Becoming Baba', transforming into a parent
Episode: Becoming a Parent Is a Process
Trina Greene Brown
founder and executive director of Parenting for Liberation; activist and mother
Parenting for Liberation
Episode: Encore: Talking to Kids About Racism
Meagan Francis
Parenting writer and author of The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read
Episode: This Is Your Last Parenting Book
Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness
Pediatric dermatologist with expertise in baby skincare.
Episode: C&F 101: Love and Baby Skin
Genevieve Rudolph
Sexologist and relationship coach.
Episode: C&F 101: Love and Baby Skin
Andy Meisenheimer
Parenting coach and book editor.
Episode: C&F 101: Love and Baby Skin

Hosts

Zak Rosen
Host and producer who focuses on parenting topics, showcasing personal parenting challenges and triumphs.
Jamilah Lemieux
Writer, contributor to Slate's Care and Feeding, and a communications consultant, who brings a strong perspective on race and parenting issues.
Elizabeth Newcamp
Family travel blogger and author, providing insights from her experience in managing family travel and parenting.
Lucy Lopez
Host on Care and Feeding, contributing to discussions on parenting with a focus on humor and real-life experiences.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Hi

    Hi 👋

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DJ double dip
    United Statesa month ago
  • My go-to source for parenting advice, resources, and parasocial parent friends!

    I listen to every episode of this podcast- every Monday and Thursday- and I’m so grateful for it. I love that the panel is comprised of a variety of parenting roles, and I find I often identify with different voices depending on the topic.

    Elizabeth is giving Mary Poppins and gives me inspo for life organization and creative play ideas. Jamilah is so wonderfully candid about the challenges of work/life/family balance, and I appreciate how she distigmatizes THC as a tool to enhance parenting sk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Striggenz
    United States3 months ago
  • The vocal fry is like nails on a chalkboard!

    I’m sorry but I have to skip the Jamila episodes. She’s a very good writer but just doesn’t have a voice for podcasting

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dorothyrothchild
    United States5 months ago
  • Poor host

    What is up with Jamilah - why does she always sound like she has no energy and like she really doesn’t even want to be there? And has the worst vocal fry and ton of filler words? I really cannot listen to her. The other hosts are good and I do like the show overall.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    chitowntemp1084
    United States7 months ago
  • Something for all parents

    I love this show. Particularly because I have a neurodivergent kid so it’s great to have one of the hosts who is across this, but honestly it’s so great for everything. Funny stories, culturally diverse, across ages and gender, it’s the best. Love you guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grouchiegrrl
    Australia7 months ago

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Overall, many fans value the practical advice and shared experiences of the hosts, finding comfort and support in their honesty about parenting challenges.
The perspectives of various hosts are often praised for their authenticity, though there are mixed feelings on the dynamics between them, particularly regarding some hosts being perceived as more dominating than others.
Some critiques focus on recent changes in hosting dynamics and content direction, with long-time listeners expressing a longing for previous hosts or formats.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and sincerity in discussions, making the topics relatable and engaging.

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Guiding Kids Through Hard-to-Explain Headlines
Q: How are you balancing kind of knowing everything you do and also being engaged for work in so much of this and then showing up for these beautiful little humans?
It's essential to show up for our kids in these moments because it's confusing and distressing for adults and children alike.
How to Help a Kid Stop Thumb-Sucking
Q: Did you guys have thumb suckers or were you thumb suckers?
Yes, I was a thumb sucker big time.
From How To! | How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
Q: How can we help family members feel safe to discuss differing views?
By making them feel listened to and acknowledged, which opens them up to other perspectives.
From How To! | How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
Q: What are the best ways to coexist with people who feel differently?
Engage in calm, open-minded conversations, encourage curiosity and deep listening.
Extra Parenting, Extra Guilt
Q: How do you deal with the extra parenting and still keep sane?
Naming the truth of attention distribution helps mitigate feelings of unfairness among siblings, ensuring all children understand they are cared for, even if they don't receive equal attention.

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This podcast provides honest conversations around the complexities of parenting, exploring the journey from toddlerhood to the teenage years. The hosts share personal stories, practical advice, and insights from their experiences as parents, touching on themes such as sibling rivalry, screen time management, family communication, and the challenges of raising socially-conscious children. With various guest experts joining discussions, listeners can expect a blend of collective wisdom and vulnerability, making the podcast relatable and engaging for fellow parents navigating similar challenges.

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2. Melinda Wenner Moyer
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5. Trina Greene Brown
6. Meagan Francis
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