Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices