Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show How To Navigate Strained Relationships Around the Holidays
Nov 20, 2025
Lindsay and Leslie Glass, a mother-daughter author duo, delve into their transformative journey from estrangement to reconciliation. They discuss their four-year separation and the tools that helped them reconnect, like therapy and setting boundaries. Listeners gain insights on managing strained family dynamics during the holidays, including how to handle toxic conversations and the importance of compassion. They also share practical tactics for avoiding conflict and fostering understanding, making this a must-listen for anyone navigating family relationships.
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Switching To Bikes And Buses
- Zach Rosen shared a family triumph: switching to buses and bikes after moving back to Detroit.
- He finds public transit bonding and plans to be a one-car family whenever feasible.
House Fire And Midnight Police Knock
- Lucy Lopez described calling 911 twice in one week after an oven fire and a late-night police knock at her door.
- Her daughters and neighbors stepped up calmly, and firefighters contained the stove fire quickly.
Do The Work Before Reaching Out
- If you plan to reconnect, do the personal work first: therapy, recovery programs, or support groups to own your part.
- Rebuild contact slowly with neutral communication like supervised emails and safe first meetups.
