More than one in five Americans are family caregivers. And this work, even under the most supportive conditions, can be really intense. This week, Kelli's offering strategies for family caregiving, in community. Because wherever you're at—in a waiting room, on hold with the insurance company, or making another pot of coffee after another night of lost sleep—you don't have to tackle this responsibility alone.

Cared For is executive produced and hosted by Kelli Dunham.

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On this episode: Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth joins Zak Rosen and Elizabeth Newcamp to debate wedding ceremony etiquette. A listener’s kid is the flower girl at a friend’s wedding. But now it turns out the flower girl is NOT invited to the wedding reception. Is this fair? They dig into whether kids make a wedding better, logistics, and more.

But first, in another edition of Triumphs and Fails, Cheyna deals with a week-long bus cancellation, Elizabeth celebrates a big birthday, and Zak has to deal with Tooth Fairy fallout.

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Who Owns the Tooth Fairy? - Decoder Ring

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Hosted by Kate Helen Downey, CRAMPED is an investigative deep dive, exploring what the research actually says about menstrual pain and reproductive health, and the gap between what science knows and what options are given to patients. New episodes cover everything from pelvic floor PT to period poops, AI diagnoses to the history of women's health care. In this episode, Kate thinks about her own "abysmal menstrual health education" and wonders if it has gotten any better. Are there more resources and support out there for a young cramper? She speaks with Kat Samedova, who recently graduated from Kingston High School and is the former vice president of the Period Power! Club there.

Period pain has been undertreated, understudied, and underfunded for decades. CRAMPED is here to ask why. If you—or your child–have ever been told your excruciating cramps were "normal", this podcast is for you.

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Elizabeth and Zak talk with Ash Brandin, author of Power On, about managing screen time without guilt or panic. They discuss realistic strategies and why screen time doesn’t define parenting quality. Then, a listener’s question about school tech mandates gets some thoughtful answers. 

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Newborn babies need a lot of care, and so do new parents. In this episode, Kaytura dives into life after birth, and how Black community midwives hold families during the postpartum period, a time when support systems tend to fall apart, and conventional medical care often falls short.

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On this episode: Let’s talk about sex, baby! Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are joined by sex therapist and author Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy to get tips and advice for keeping the spice alive after kids. They talk about how to find flirty moments when life is overwhelming, a little advice from the movie Hitch (remember that one with Will Smith?), and Dr. Eudy explains the power of whispering. Plus! Lucy’s husband makes a surprise cameo. (It was as much a surprise to him as everyone else. But he’s a champ.)

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are talkin’ periods! They are joined by Chloe Potter, co-founder of The Menstruality Academy, who walks them through preparing your kid for their first period, harnessing the power of the cycle, and breaking free from societal shame. (Chloe’s endometriosis podcast recommendation.)

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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Video production by Micah Phillips.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are talking about transitions. The summer time not only means fun in the sun, it also means lots of changes - from kids going to summer camp for the first time to kids starting to get ready for college. The ‘Rents unpack how they’re coping and helping their kids work through these times. Later in the episode, show producer Cheyna Roth joins to talk about her recent transition from mom of one to parent of two. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are going to be taking a summer break after the June 11 episode. But fear not, they are still here to be your guides to a great summer. They swap ideas for keeping kids entertained without losing your sanity - from making play time a neighborhood affair to where to find the best summer deals. 

But first they have a round of triumphs and fails that include a school refusal you have to respect. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen open up the mailbag and find a variety of questions. They give tips for teaching an eleven-year-old how to ride a bike, discuss how to keep a toddler from terrorizing the family pet, and offer advice to a mom looking for community in a new city. 

Mentioned in the Show:

How to Make Friends as an Adult - How To!

How to Make Friends and Find Your People - Weirdly Helpful

My Kid Forgot How to Ride a Bike - Care and Feeding

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