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On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> have a listener in the midst of a Blue Holiday. A long-time listener and her kids are grieving the loss of her husband this holiday season. She wants thoughts about navigating this time of year while still feeling such a big loss. 
To navigate this sensitive topic, the ‘Rents are joined by <a href="https://www.kidsgriefsupport.com/about">Jessica Correnti</a>, a certified child life specialist who specializes in psychosocial and emotional support to children and families facing stress and anxiety related to illness, hospitalization, and the death of a loved one. They discuss the importance of knowing that there’s not a right or wrong way to navigate the holiday with grief, the unique grieving process that kids go through compared to adults, how to be there for grieving people, and more. 
But first, they share their latest triumphs and fails. Zak has the ultimate fail calling out a seven-year-old for wearing shorts during a Michigan winter; Lucy misses a theater event; and Elizabeth successfully moved to Hawaii. 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. 
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This is Our First Holiday Without My Husband. How Do We Cope?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are doing a double listener question episode! First up, a parent is OVER their current television show rotation. The ‘Rents give recommendations for shows in the eight-year-old to fifteen-year-old range that aren’t overly preachy or totally mindless.
Then, they sympathize with a parent dealing with a clingy sixteen-month-old who won’t stop screaming and going full Hulk-mode every time a tiny thing goes wrong. They commiserate and give advice - including considering getting a second medical opinion and, maybe, just telling the kid that the yogurt bites are going in the bowl, end of discussion!    
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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. 
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Is It The F**k You Fours? Or Something More?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> take a listener question about how to be there for a fellow parent who is going through a hard time. The listener’s friend’s kid is acting out and causing lots of stress. They toss around ideas about ways friends have shown up for them, ideas for support without smothering, and more.
But first, they share their latest Triumphs and Fails. Lucy survives a trip to the wilderness with her family, Elizabeth survives an international trip with the kids as the only parent (and gets praise for their behavior!), and Zak is clearly raising a cool kid.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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My Friend is Going THROUGH IT. How Can I Support Them?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> have animal talk! They’re joined by zoo consultant Megan Sanders to talk about ways to help kids feel or involved in making the world a better place for animals. 
But first, the hosts have an Every Day Carry segment! They share everything that’s currently in their bags - from favorite snacks to boredom busters and more. 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. 
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Everyday Carry for Parents: Never Leave Without These

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are handing the show over to Slate’s news podcast, What Next. 
Thousands of children may be avoiding peanut allergies thanks to research indicating that early exposure to—rather than avoidance of—the legume is key. Now there’s reason to believe this is true for tons of allergens – and that the great “pandemic” of kid food allergies never needed to happen.
Guest:  Dr. David Hill, attending physician with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and <a href="https://www.research.chop.edu/hill-laboratory">The Hill Lab</a>.
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Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

From What Next | Is the Peanut Allergy Dead?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are trying to take some of the holiday stress off your shoulders. They have gift recommendations for every type of kid, from the sports obsessed (tickets to a game are always a win) to the young scientist (science kits l<a href="https://www.kiwico.com/?utm_source=Google-g&utm_medium=SEM&utm_content=367296477549&utm_campaign=GGL_SEM_Brand_Sub_Performance_Kiwi_US_ENG_Alpha&utm_term=kiwico&utm_ad=367296477549&utm_adset=75046569063&utm_placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2067014616&gbraid=0AAAAADoJSrz2IXfHJOXlLycwm8EjWm33y&gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFqW15hyYzwuk1KRAZoeU3_VkHa2iE3hCK_lm4GSTlOGM2Ac0IJeEZRoCJW8QAvD_BwE">ike those from Kiwi Co</a>. are sure to be a hit), they have ideas to help you make all the kiddos happy this season.  
But first: A listener has a very important question - how do they end the yearly (exhausting) tradition of the Elf on the Shelf. Is it possible to “kill” the elf while keeping holiday magic? 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. 
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Ending the Elf (On the Shelf)

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are joined by mother-daughter writing team<a href="https://reachoutrecovery.com/"> Leslie and Lindsey Glass</a>. They share their estrangement and reconnection that led to their book <a href="https://booklife.com/project/the-mother-daughter-relationship-makeover-workbook-for-lasting-change-104004">The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover</a>. They give advice for how to deal with toxic personalities around the dinner table and at parties, talk about when estrangement might be the answer, and more.
But first, they share their latest Triumphs and Fails. Lucy has an explosion (literally), Elizabeth is in a new country, and Zak learns the local bus routes.
This podcast is produced by Rosemary Belson and Cheyna Roth. 
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How To Navigate Strained Relationships Around the Holidays

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> share their experiences with postpartum depression. Then, Elizabeth is joined by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellelernertv/?hl=en">Danielle Learner</a> to talk about Danielle’s experience with postpartum depression, her activism to raise awareness on the issue, and a lot of tips and advice for people who struggle with postpartum depression or know someone struggling. 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth 

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How to Get Through (Or Help Someone With) Postpartum Depression

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are joined by <a href="https://bio.site/thelisteningslp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnbkCNyvh0N3tKXi8fe5hf3jBmUPtNwPerPnZ4Jepq5x01KSdetjjtTlkeVrs_aem_wLSqKr7wSO15GS0zHC8eIQ">Sydney Bassard </a>from <a href="https://www.thelisteningslp.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5h2kKUIC3zO8NdZB6dqTHfmZeOcPP2f63zG0efSjprxWQHL6WOGwoUz-Ilg_aem_FAALt1KZZpEnSeXG1Nmcrg">The Listening SLP </a>to dig into everything you need to know about hearing loss, practical speech, language, and literacy with your kids. 
But first, Lucy weighs in on the great flower girl controversy. 

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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Help! Is My Kid Talking Enough?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are doing a deep dive on child safety at home. They bring on expert <a href="https://safebeginnings.ca/presenters/4-holly-choi/">Holly Choi from Safe Beginnings</a> to talk about the most dangerous parts of your home, tips for safety classes, why those de-choking devices aren’t worth your money, and more.
But first, it’s mailbag time! We read EVERY email you send and every comment you post on our socials, but we’ve been behind in sharing them on the show. So the ‘Rents dig into some of your comments and advice. 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.
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How Safe is Your House?

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> dig into a listener letter that hits close to home for Elizabeth. A military mom wants to know how specific she should be with her kids about her spouse’s upcoming deployment. They commiserate, and offer suggestions for how to keep the absent spouse involved even while they are away. 
But first, they share their latest triumphs and fails, where a day off for Lucy’s daughter goes haywire, Zak enjoys a peaceful morning, and Elizabeth learns about Italy’s bus system the hard way.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips.
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When a Good Idea Turns Into a Fail

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> dig into homeschooling kids. They bring on special guest <a href="https://bravewriter.com/">Julie Bogart from Brave Writer</a> to dig into the history and current day trends of homeschooling, who should homeschool and who shouldn't, why people choose to homeschool, and so much more! 
Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com 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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Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> have a tough listener question about what to do when a relative is an alcoholic and don’t think the environment is safe for the relative’s kid. To answer this question, they’re joined by <a href="https://lisakatonasmith.com/">Lisa Smith from Parallel Recovery</a>. They unpack how to set real boundaries with family members without shaming them; acceptable ultimatums; how to “pre-game” for tough situations; and more. 
But first, they share their latest triumphs and fails. We’ve got two triumphs and a tribulation this episode. Lucy is triumphing over breakfast and Zac and his lovely wife had a Halloween-themed getaway. But Elizabeth is stressing over a big solo trip with the kids. 
Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com 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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When Alcoholism Impacts the Children In Your Life

On this episode: <a href="https://www.thelucylopez.com/">Lucy Lopez</a>, <a href="https://www.dutchdutchgoose.com/">Elizabeth Newcamp</a>, and <a href="https://zakrosen.com/">Zak Rosen</a> are joined by ICYMI host Kate Lindsay to discuss viral slang like “67” and “41” and what it all means. They unpack the difference between “bro” and “bruh” (it’s huge!), why the harmless bit of brain rot might actually be good for kids, and more! 
Later, they discuss a listener's question: “how do I, a childless aunt, talk to my nieces and nephews without it feeling awkward”.
Also. Sphincter says what?
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