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Gabriel Roth and Carvell Wallace discuss broken phones, how to gift an inheritance, My Little Pony: the Movie, and are joined by Slate's Aisha Harris to tackle a tough question about American Girl dolls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace and Gabriel Roth sit down with Suzanne Bouffard, author of THE MOST IMPORTANT YEAR: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children to discuss the state of pre-K education. Plus, "triumphs and fails", and recommendations. It's pledge season on Slate podcasts join at Slate.com/momanddadplus for bonus segments and ad-free shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace, and Rebecca Lavoie discuss how to deal with a longterm toddler beef, how to feel about well subsidised adult stepchildren, teen street harassment, and more. Plus "Triumphs and Fails" and recommendations. It's pledge week on Slate Podcasts! Sign up for Slate Plus at Slate.com/momanddadplusLove this podcast? Well did you know you can listen to it on Spotify while still enjoying your favorite tunes. It's easy, just look for the "Podcasts" section within the Browse tab on your mobile device, or search for your favorite shows. To find more podcasts, head to spotify.com/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace answer a call about managing the adult relationships in a step-child's life, and Carvell shares news about his son's computer. As always, we've got triumphs and fails, and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth answer listener questions about how to help other kids understand her son with Down's Syndrome, and sharing household responsibilities. Plus a tooth-fairy revelation and more in "Triumphs and Fails" and two unorthodox recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth discuss the politics of choosing a guardian for your kids and what to do about a daycare center that's been a little lax on vaccines. Plus Carvell's hit-and-run and Rebecca's new car-related freedom in "Triumphs and Fails".Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE – with FREE shipping – when you go to BlueApron.com/momanddadAnd by Orkin. Every home is unique, that’s why Orkin creates customized treatment plans based in science from the nation’s leading entomologists. Get 50 dollars off your first pest control service by signing up at orkin.com/momanddadAnd by Homer. Homer is a children’s learning app that is challenging the one-size-fits-all approach to education by creating a personalized individual learning pathway experience. Get 2 months free by visiting learnwithhomer.com/momanddad. That’s learnwithhomer.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carvell Wallace and Allison Benedikt are joined by Ami Cooper to talk about her experience raising a trans sixth grader. Plus triumphs and fails (spoiler alert: all fails), and recommendations. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Spotify. Stream every episode of our show and other podcasts on Spotify now. Just open the app, tap Browse, and look for us in the Podcast section. Learn more at spotify.com/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss how to talk to your kids about recent events in Charlottesville Virginia, and whether smartphones are "destroying a generation," with Lisa Guernsey and Janelle Krupicka. Plus triumphs, fails, and recommendations. Today’s episode is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription with themes like Rockets and Solar Power that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports.com/MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by Bombas. Bombas will change the way you think about socks. See for yourself. Buy one pair, or four at Bombas.com/MOMANDDAD and get twenty percent off your first purchase. And for every purchase you make, Bombas donates a pair to someone in need. Bombas.com/MOMANDDAD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace discuss choosing a school district in a segregated city, and how to encourage a teen's individual style while keeping their values intact. Plus triumphs and fails and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth discuss whether to worry about a 9-year-old's weight gain, and how to inject some passion into passionless pre-teen. Plus triumphs and fails and recommendations.Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by RXBAR Kids. RXBAR Kids is a clean label snack bar made with high-quality, real ingredients designed specifically for kids. Find at Target stores OR For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/MOMANDDAD and enter promo code MOMANDDAD at checkout. And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE – with FREE shipping – when you go to BlueApron.com/momanddad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carvell Wallace, Nina Aron, and Dan Kois sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Ava Siegler to talk about her new book, What Do I Tell My Kids?: Parenting in the Age of Trump, which includes an essay by guest host Dan Kois. They discuss the origins of the project, how to talk to your kids about difficult political situations, where we stand now, and whether we should have hope for the future of politics. In Triumphs and Fails, Carvell panics over his daughter's trip to the amusement park, Nina frets over her child's non-belief in God, and Dan has a Father's Day tantrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Carvell Wallace and Rebecca Lavoie discuss a very unusual quandary involving the inappropriate email address of their babysitter, plus babysitting in general, triumphs and fails, and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss raising Muslim kids in America with Rabia Chaudry of the podcast Undisclosed. Plus, what to do about bad kid friends, Triumphs and Fails and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carvel Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie, and Gabriel Roth take questions about reconciling disparate parenting styles and how to make space for an introverted kid, plus Triumphs and Fails and recommendations. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/MomAndDadand using the promo code MomAndDad. And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE – with FREE shipping – when you go to BlueApron.com/MomAndDad. And by Orkin. Every home is unique, that’s why Orkin creates customized treatment plans based in science from the nation’s leading entomologists. Get 50 dollars off your first pest control service by signing up at orkin.com/MomAndDad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss feedback from last week's question on having a second child, talking to kids about a dying caregiver, and what to do with an aggressive hugger, plus Triumphs and Fails and their recommendations. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BarkBox. For a FREE EXTRA PREMIUM TOY added to your BarkBox every month, visit barkbox.com/momanddad when you subscribe to a 6 or 12-month plan, then select “Yes, Please!” when asked “Have a playful pup?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss what to do about a child's growing interest in guns, having two children versus one, plus their Triumphs and Fails, and recommendations. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Bombas. For every pair of socks you buy from Bombas, they donate a pair to someone in need. To get your pair—or more—visit Bombas.com/MOMANDDAD, and you’ll get an additional twenty percent off your first purchase. And by Cuyana. Cuyana designs timeless, sophisticated accessories and clothing for the modern woman with the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship at accessible price points. Visit Cuyana at Cuyana.com/MOMANDDAD to receive complimentary monogramming on your next purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie and Carvell Wallace are joined by actual teenager and Carvell's son, Ezra Wallace. They discuss what life is like for a biracial teen, plus triumphs and fails, recommendations and an Ezra lightning round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace return to a poorly-answered listener question about empathy with UCLA post-doctoral researcher Nicole McDonald. Plus recommendations, divorcing uncles, and Triumphs and Fails. Today’s episode is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription with themes like Rockets and Solar Power that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports dot com slash MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/First Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth are joined by Andee Brown to talk about her son's struggle with mental health. Plus, Triumphs and Fails, recommendations, and a listener question about whether to have another child under difficult circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carvell is sick, so Steve Lickteig joins Gabriel Roth, and Rebecca Lavoie to discuss how to teach empathy in young kids and sibling dynamics, plus triumphs and fails and recommendations. Today’s episode is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription with themes like Rockets and Solar Power that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports dot com slash MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRSTAnd by Cuyana. Cuyana designs timeless, sophisticated accessories and clothing for the modern woman with the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship at accessible price points. Visit Cuyana at cuyana.com/momanddad to receive complimentary monogramming on your next purchase. That’s c-u-y-a-n-a.com/momanddad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss dealing with media you find problematic and whether it's worth trying to filter it for your kids, the n-word, broken nanny dates, and more, in Triumphs and Fails and Recommendations. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BarkBox. For a FREE EXTRA PREMIUM TOY added to your BarkBox every month, visit barkbox.com/momanddad when you subscribe to a 6 or 12-month plan, then select “Yes, Please!” when asked “Have a playful pup?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lavoie, Gabriel Roth, and Carvell Wallace discuss the youtube abuse controversy surrounding DaddyOFive, together time after a divorce, lost cars in triumphs and fails, and recommendations. Today’s episode is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription with themes like Rockets and Solar Power that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports dot com slash MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious meals at home with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE – with FREE shipping – by going to BlueApron.com/MOMANDDADAnd by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/MOMANDDAD and using the promo code MOMANDDAD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first weekly episode Rebecca Lavoie, Carvell Wallace, and Gabriel Roth discuss getting back to work after a long absence, post-vacation troubles, and disappearing nannies. Plus, hamster trouble in Triumphs and Fails, and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth and Carvell Wallace answer listener calls concerning unwanted bible movies and when parents should explain sibling-relationship boundaries to their kids. Also, a difficult fail regarding rising housing prices in the Bay Area and a trip update from Dan Kois in Slate Plus. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Leave us a message at 424-255-7833.Today’s episode of MADAF is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription, with themes like Rockets and Solar Power, that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports dot com slash MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by Cuyana. Cuyana designs timeless, sophisticated accessories and clothing for the modern woman with the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship at accessible price points. Visit Cuyana at cuyana.com/momanddad to receive complimentary monogramming on your next purchase. That’s c-u-y-a-n-a.com/momanddadAnd by Wunder Capital, which allows individuals to invest in solar projects. Earn up to 8.5 percent annually while diversifying your portfolio and combating global climate change. Create an account for free, at WunderCapital.com/momanddad. Do Well, and Do Good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Rebecca Lavoie, and Carvell Wallace discuss coping with a dying parent as a parent, plus charades, laid-back husbands, and listening to your kids in our weekly triumphs and fails and recommendations. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MomAndDadAnd by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FirstAnd by Cuyana. Cuyana designs timeless, sophisticated accessories and clothing for the modern woman with the most premium materials and finest craftsmanship at accessible price points. Visit Cuyana at cuyana.com/MomAndDad to receive complimentary monogramming on your next purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth is joined this week by writer Carvell Wallace and Rebecca Lavoie, host of Crime Writers On..., to discuss those parenting hacks you just can't live without. They also answer a call from a listener struggling to decide if medication is right for her child. Also, the conclusion to last episode's daycare dilemma, on Slate Plus. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Leave us a message at 424-255-7833.Today’s episode of Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Little Passports. Check out Science Expeditions, the new educational subscription with themes like Rockets and Solar Power that kids and parents love. Learn more at Little Passports dot com slash MOMANDDAD, where listeners can save 40% off their first month with coupon code MOMANDDAD.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MOMANDDAD.And by The Skimm. Get the latest news delivered right to your inbox for FREE. Go to TheSkimm.com/momanddad to sign up, and you’ll be entered to win a 250 dollar Visa gift card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth is joined this week by writer Carvell Wallace to discuss tips on how to parent tweens into thoughtful adolescents. Then they chat with Bonnie Rochman, author of The Gene Machine, to discuss the emerging science of birth-related gene selection. Also, a listener call about getting kids out the door in the morning and a Slate Plus daycare dilemma. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Leave us a message at 424-255-7833.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MOMANDDAD.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom and Dad Are Fighting say goodbye to Allison Benedikt with help from a secret special guest. (Spoiler: It's Dan Kois!) Gabe and Allison also talk with author and teacher Matt Dicks about ways to get the most out of your parent-teacher conferences. Also, a listener call about retaining friendships with parents when you don't have kids and Dan Kois shares a New-Zealand-specific parenting fail on Slate Plus. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Leave us a message at 424-255-7833.Also, take our survey! panoply.link/madafsurvey.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRST.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MOMANDDAD.And by NatureBox. Start snacking healthy! Go to Naturebox.com/momanddad for 50 percent off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Roth, Slate senior editor, and Rebecca Lavoie, host of Crime Writers On..., talk about how children have replaced dads as the economic drivers in the household. Then, they offer tricks for parents struggling to find time for homework. Also, an Allison Benedikt triumph on Slate Plus and a listener call about older-brother meanness. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/MOMANDDAD.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRST.And by The Skimm. Get the latest news delivered right to your inbox for FREE. Go to TheSkimm.com/momanddad to sign up, and you’ll be entered to win a $250 Visa gift card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, hosts Allison Benedikt and Gabriel Roth chat with journalist Bryce Covert about the surprising history of child care in America. Then, they talk with professor Diane Levin about how children often segregate friendships along gender lines by the time they reach preschool age. Plus, a conflicted listener wrestles with supporting football, just in time for the Super Bowl and Allison shares a big announcement... Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/momanddad.And by NatureBox. For snacks that taste great AND are better for you, just go to NatureBox.com/momanddad and you’ll get 50 percent off your first order.And by The Skimm. Get the latest news delivered right to your inbox for FREE. Go to TheSkimm.com/momanddad to sign up, and you’ll be entered to win a 250 dollar Visa gift card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, hosts Gabriel Roth, editor at Slate, and Lizzie Skurnick, author of That Should Be A Word, talk about Lizzie's experience as a single mother raising a son whose father is an anonymous sperm donor. Then, they chat with Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of the book Screenwise, about the unspoken rules that influence kid's choices on social media.Also, a listener question about bringing young daughters to this weekend's Women's March on Washington and a particularly complicated fail from Allison in our Slate Plus segment. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/momanddad.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/first.And by NatureBox. For snacks that taste great AND are better for you, just go to NatureBox.com/momanddad and you’ll get 50 percent off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, hosts Allison Benedikt and Gabriel Roth chat with Suniya Luthar, Foundation Professor of Psychology at Arizona State. They discuss her recent study, which shows that the middle-school years are often the most stressful for families. Slate's Brow Beat editor Sam Adams also joins to talk about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and wether it's too violent for children. Plus, a listener call about homophobic parents.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/momanddad and using the promo code momanddad.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and makecooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/momanddad.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the last one with Dan Kois, guys! On today's show, Allison and Dan talk with Matthew Herrity - a high school junior in Arlington, VA - who's protesting a rezoning plan that would lead to significant racial and economic changes at his school. Then, we take a walk down memory lane with Mr. Kois and revisit some of his most memorable fails over the years. Also, a listener call about how to respond when your youngest boy wants to wear girl stuff. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Good Morning City, a new picture book written by Pat Kiernan and Illustrated by Pascal Campion that chronicles the different ways city dwellers wake up and start their day. Learn more at Mackids.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Allison and guest host Gabriel Roth talk with Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya, an advocate for stillborn awareness, about her heartbreaking experience delivering a stillborn child. Then, they discuss children's birthday parties, why they're so terrible, and how to make them better.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Little Passports. Give your kids the gift of adventure with Little Passports. Find special Holiday deals and get a peek inside the monthly packages at LittlePassports.com/momanddad. Check out their new Science Subscription: Science Expeditions!And by Casper. Get the great night’s sleep you deserve. For 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase, just go to Casper.com/momanddad and use promo code momanddad.And by Shari’s Berries. For fresh strawberries dipped in chocolaty goodness starting at just $19.99, go to Berries.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page and type in momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Allison invite Emily Bazelon, host of Slate's Political Gabfest, and author Dwayne Betts, onto the show to discuss this month's surprise election outcome and how they're talking about Trump's presidency with their kids. Dan also chats with director Kelly Fremon about her fantastic new movie "The Edge Of Seventeen." And in our Slate Plus segment, the crew explains what they're thankful for this year.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Texture. Get access to your favorite magazines all in one place. Get a 14 day free trial right now by going to Texture.com/momanddad.And by Little Passports. Give your kids the gift of adventure with Little Passports. Find special Holiday deals and get a peek inside the monthly packages at LittlePassports.com/momanddad. Check out their new Science Subscription: Science Expeditions!And by Speakaboos, the app that makes reading your child’s first choice for screen time. Get your choice of a 7 or 30 day FREE trial when you subscribe. Just go to Speakaboos.com or look for it in the iTunes or Google Play app stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and guest host Amy Scott discuss a new OshKosh B'Gosh ad campaign that will feature Asher Nash, a child with Down syndrome. They offer advice to a mother dealing with a racist neighbor. Amy explains how to have a non-terrible relationship with your kid's teachers. And in our Plus segment, Dan talks about how he'll explain Trump's unexpected victory to his daughters. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Little Passports. Give your kids the gift of adventure with Little Passports. Find special Holiday deals and get a peek inside the monthly packages at LittlePassports.com/momanddad. Check out their new Science Subscription: Science Expeditions!And by Casper. Get the great night’s sleep you deserve. For 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase go to Casper.com/momanddad and use promo code momanddad.And by Speakaboos, the app that makes reading your child’s first choice for screen time. Get your choice of a 7 or 30 day FREE trial when you subscribe. Just go to Speakaboos.com or look for it in the iTunes or Google Play app stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Dan ask moms of girls how they're talking to their daughters about the coming Hillary presidency. Lisa Guernsey, author of “Screen Time,” gives an update to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for kids’ device usage. In the Plus segment, LV Anderson tackles the important Halloween question: should teens go trick-or-treating? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Dan dive deep into the mythology of killer clowns. RJ Palacio, best-selling author of “Wonder,” stops by the studio to talk about her quest to spread kindness. And for the Slate Plus segment, Will Saletan discusses the futility of attempting to regulate his teenager’s bedtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Allison search for insight into the mystery of Brangelexit by speaking with two members of a real-life big family, Noreen Malone and her mom, Mary Ellen Brennan. Also, Siân Stevens, an aging services specialist, talks about the important conversations we all must have with our aging parents. In the Slate Plus segment, Aisha Harris reminisces about "All My Children," as a tribute to the show's creator, Agnes Nixon, who died on September 28th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Allison discuss the thorny issue of parent-teacher communication with Matt Dicks. And Belle Boggs, author of The Art of Waiting: On Fertility, Medicine, and Motherhood, shares her story of infertility. In the Plus segment, Slate writer John Swansburg delivers a Snuffleupagus of a triumph. Or is it a Big Bird fail? You decide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Dan spelunk deep into their psyches to answer listener calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s show, Allison Benedikt and Jessica Winter are joined by two hosts of Slate’s Hang Up and Listen to discuss how to be a good parent while watching the Olympics with your kids, and then talk to novelist Rumaan Alam about the lack of diversity in children’s books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt talk with Rosalind Wiseman about the new edition about her classic guide to girls' friendships and discuss the division of household labor.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Green Chef. Their organic meal kits make cooking healthy food easy. Get four meals free with your first order when you go to greenchef.com/momanddad.And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! Mom and Dad Are Fighting listeners can save up to 15 dollars with promo code momanddad. Learn more at LittlePassports.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom And Dad Are Fighting is taking a break this week. Blame Dan and Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss how to talk to your kids about weight and Dan interviews the soon-to-be First Lady of Iceland.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code momanddad.And by the new podcast Dog Smarts. Each episode features leading researchers and academics that tackle questions of language, memory, intelligence, and even love as they pertain to our dogs. Subscribe to Dog Smarts on iTunes now.And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports. Save 40% on your first month today with promo code momanddad. Learn more at littlepassports.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Allison Benedikt and Jessica Winter discuss school segregation with The New York Times' Nikole Hannah-Jones and parenting a difficult toddler.Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MOMANDDAD.And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! Mom & Dad Are Fighting listeners can save 40 percent on their first month today with the promo code MOMANDDAD. Learn more at littlepassports.com/momanddad.And by Care.com, the world’s largest digital marketplace for finding and managing family care. Right now you can save 30 percent off a Care.com Premium membership AND receive a 15-dollar credit when you subscribe at Care.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Allison and Dan discuss putting a family pet asleep and for Father's Day we'll hear stories about dads from Slate staffers. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MOMANDDAD. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! Mom & Dad Are Fighting listeners can save 40 percent on their first month today with the promo code MOMANDDAD. Learn more at littlepassports.com/momanddad. And by ThirdLove. ThirdLove is an exciting new lingerie brand that uses real women’s measurements to create better fitting bras. Try ThirdLove’s best-selling 24/7 T-shirt bra for FREE for 30 days! Start the “Try Before You Buy” program NOW at ThirdLove.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show Allison and Dan discuss absurdly early bedtimes for kids and then make some summertime resolutions. Mom and Dad Are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MOMANDDAD.And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! Mom & Dad Are Fighting listeners can save 40 percent on their first month today with the promo code MOMANDDAD. Learn more at littlepassports.com/momanddad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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