Slate Daily Feed Care & Feeding | Extra Parenting, Extra Guilt
Aug 28, 2025
The hosts tackle the complexities of parenting when one child needs more attention. They offer practical strategies to ensure fairness without losing sanity. Heartfelt anecdotes reveal the bittersweet nature of goodbyes after living abroad. The discussion dives into the emotional challenges of navigating special education and family judgments with empathy. Listeners enjoy humorous stories that highlight the lighter side of parenting, reminding everyone to prioritize self-care amidst the chaos.
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Leaving Amsterdam Brings Raw Goodbyes
- Zach describes his daughter Noah's heartbreak about leaving Amsterdam and saying goodbye to her close friend.
- He frames it as bittersweet evidence that the family loved their year abroad fully despite the pain of parting.
Kids Treasure Small, Meaningful Spaces
- Elizabeth shares recording clips of her kids saying goodbye to a small 'red room' that became each child's secret cozy place.
- She notes how children assign deep meaning to small, unexpected spaces in a home.
Snack Money Requests End With A Firm No
- Lucy recounts frequent texts from her daughter asking for Apple Pay snack money despite available snacks at home.
- She celebrates putting her foot down and stopping the daily transfers as a parenting win.
