Mom and Dad Are Fighting

Baby Bank Account Edition

Slate’s parenting podcast discusses whether or not your baby needs a bank account.

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Episode Notes

On this week’s episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose baby has received a lot of monetary gifts. At 5 months old, does her baby need a bank account?

Later, they share some tips to help you evaluate schools. Beyond testing scores, how do you determine which school you should send your child to?

In Slate Plus: When to take a hands-off approach with your kids when you see them making a mistake.

Recommendations:

Elizabeth recommends listening to the Greeking Out podcast with your family. It’s a fun, kid-friendly podcast about Greek mythology.

Aymann recommends taking a break now and then to go stay with your relatives.

Jamilah recommends making your own bone broth. All you need are chicken bones, water, some veggies, add a few spices, and let it simmer. It’s easy, healthy, and delicious!

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.

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About the Show

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

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