Mom and Dad Are Fighting

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About the Show

Jamilah Lemieux, Dan Kois, and Elizabeth Newcamp share triumphs and fails and offer advice on parenting kids from toddler to teens.

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Visit From Mike Birbiglia Edition

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New to News Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast discusses age-appropriate news sources for kids.

At Home With Elmo Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast discusses the new Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo—yes, that Elmo.

The Graduation-ish Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if you should force your senior to celebrate graduation.

Make Believe Murder Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if pretend violence should be stopped.

Cut It Yourself Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if you should finally attempt an at-home haircut.

Master of LEGO Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast revisits quarantine bubbles with an epidemiologist and discusses wild LEGO builds with Boone Langston of LEGO Masters.

The Pandemic Pod People Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates forming quarantine pacts and interacting with imaginary friends.

Dad Can Play Too Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates how a dad who doesn’t enjoy pretend play can occupy his 3-year-old.

Going to the Zoo During Coronavirus Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast talks with a zookeeper and discusses splitting custody during a pandemic.

The Will We Overcome Boredom Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if parents should feel guilty by being bored by small children.

The Cross Country Conundrum Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast discusses how to help a teen half a country away. Plus: How much parenting anxiety is too much?

We Are All Homeschoolers Now Edition

On Slate’s parenting podcast, our homeschool expert gives advice on a daily schedule to keep the kids learning while you work.

The Quarantine’s a-Comin’ Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates what to do if, or when, schools close due to the coronavirus.

The All Kids, All the Time Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if you can work with kids, have kids, and remain sane.

The Hyphenation Headache Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates whose last name should be given to a child.

The Trampled on the Playground Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if it’s okay to tell the older kids on jungle gym to knock it off.

The I Hate You Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast debates if one “I hate you” voids 15 million “I love you”s.

Let Black Girls Be Girls Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast discusses how “adultification” harms black girls’ childhood.