On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question from a parent adjusting to her young son wanting to wear girls clothing. They also answer a question about a mom who just needs some space from her preteen who glommed on to her during quarantine. 

In Slate Plus: We settle whether or not it’s ridiculous to share astrology with your kids. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Recommendations:

Elizabeth recommends the magnetic tangrams set from Chuckle & Roar. 

Jamilah recommends Moesha and the Brandy vs Monica Verzuz Battle. 

Dan recommends watching Lady Bird with your teen. 

Additional Recommendations:

The Kids Are Asleep, the hilarious Slate Live show. Catch it via Slate’s Facebook or YouTube on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT. 

My Son Loves My Little Pony. At 7, He Already Knows That’s Not OK. by Sean Williams. 

Ackerman Institute for the Family

What’s Your Sign, Baby? by Heather Schwedel. 

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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.

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