Pandemic Friends

On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a question about a grandmother, who struggles with alcoholism, asking to take her grandkid on an overnight roadtrip. We also have a follow-up question about making friends with other parents during the pandemic.  In Slate Plus: We talk about the increase in mom shaming, online and among friends, during the pandemic. 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 Alphablocks, a Netflix show for younger kids. Jamilah recommends finding unique wallpaper and decor from Society6 and Spoonflower.  Dan recommends Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a Netflix show that may be appropriate for teens.  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.  Mom Shaming’s Running Rampant During the Pandemic by Rosemary Counter.  Mom and Dad Are Fighting: Whoops, a Baby Edition This episode has the original discussion on making friends with other parents.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.    Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices