Quitting the Olympics Edition
Slate’s parenting podcast discusses how to talk to your kids about Simone Biles’ withdrawal from the Tokyo Games.
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Episode Notes
On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Dan, and Jamilah discuss how we should be talking to our kids about Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the Olympic Games.
Then they answer a question from a listener who is wondering how to deal with their bad babysitter. The problem is, the babysitter is grandma.
In Slate Plus: Is it a faux pas to request no gifts at a child’s birthday party? Or is it OK?
Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends Draw Your World, a sketch book for kids (or adults!) that helps familiarize them with world maps.
Dan recommends the Cat Video Festival, now playing in theaters around the country.
Jamilah recommends quarantine, whether you’re sick or not.
Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@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.
Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.
