Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen give parents a primer on Roblox, the online gaming platform that is immensely popular with kids. They then share an interview from Slate’s What Next TBD. Host Lizzie O’Leary sat down with Mike Hilgers, the Nebraska Attorney General suing Roblox.
Episodes mentioned:
Are Your Kids Safe on Roblox?
Is Gaming Taking Over Boys’ Lives?
Managing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind
This week on the Plus Playground: Zak, Lucy, and Elizabeth reminisce on nostalgic games from their childhood and share the games their families have been loving.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips.
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a question about modeling emotions and teaching boys that it’s healthy to cry. They first check-in with Zak after the attack at Temple Israel, the Michigan synagogue that Zak went to growing up and where his family still belong.
Mentioned on the show:
Standing Together, a “progressive grassroots movement organizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice.”
Don’t Let the Need for Cognitive Closure Harden Your Heart by Rabbi Sharon Brous
You Need a Manifesto: How to Craft Your Convictions and Put Them to Work by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen open up the mailbag to spotlight your advice on welcoming a second child into the family. They also sound the alarm (blow the bugle?) on summer camp planning. It’s time to sign up for summer activities. We need to hop to it because spots are filling up fast!
Episodes mentioned:
Postpartum Is Boring. Here’s How to Enjoy It.
Second Kid Scaries
How to Get Through (Or Help Someone With) Postpartum Depression
Should We Skip Touring the White House?
This week on the Plus Playground: Timothée Chalamet and getting kids into traditional art forms like ballet and opera.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips.
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen help the dad of a new driver. His son just got his driver’s license and has been driving super carefully. Good right? Well, he’s not keeping up with the flow of traffic. Should he be encouraged to speed?

They also share a round of triumphs and fails. Including an amazing Power Rangers-inspired trick to kill time, kids stepping up to help a sick parent, and a big bravo!

Original episode from our listener update: My Co-Parent Is Dying. What Now?

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are talkin’ periods! They are joined by Chloe Potter, co-founder of The Menstruality Academy, who walks them through preparing your kid for their first period, harnessing the power of the cycle, and breaking free from societal shame. (Chloe’s endometriosis podcast recommendation.)
This week on the Plus Playground: planning the perfect roadtrip!
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips.
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