On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are talking all about the world of kids entertainment. And to help them out, they’re joined by non-other than the person responsible for some of the most iconic shows of your childhood—Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and more! Angela Santomero is a children’s television creator in the grand tradition of Mister Roger and she has a lot of advice and thoughts on how to help kids learn and laugh. 

Be sure to check out Angela’s new book and YouTube series: Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things.

This week on the Plus Playground: Angela shares her favorite children’s entertainment. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen have a little bit of everything for you. First they share their triumphs and fails: Lucy brings tales of the theater kids, Elizabeth solicited her offering from the family, and Zak had a very special houseguest. Then, they dig into the mailbag and share your comments and triumphs. Finally, they do a dramatic reading of the hilarious essay in McSweeney’s Internet Tendencies, “Unsung Heroes of Motherhood.”

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen debate if you should bribe your kid to read. They are joined by Katie Day Good, media educator, communication professor at Calvin University, and the author of Bring the World to the Child: Technologies of Global Citizenship in American Education. But perhaps most importantly…Katie has been paying her kids to read. She’ll explain why monetary motivation works and how reading print books can help create a tech-intentional home.  

This week on the Plus Playground: Lucy, Elizabeth, and Zak recommend the books they’re loving right now—and the ones they’ll dig into this summer. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a classic dad conundrum. What should you do when meeting your daughter’s boyfriend for the first time? They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: a driving diss track, a mission impossible-type string, and the Detroit Pistons

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen, inspired by a discussion on the Try Guys show Trolley Problems, talk about raising kids in ‘naked mom’ homes and if casual nudity actually creates pressure-free environments for children.

They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: an amazing man-date, some needed shut-eye, a glowing night out, and a ‘bring your parents to work day’ at the Savannah Bananas’ game. 

This week on the Plus Playground: surviving the end of the school year as well as the best gifts to give the teachers and graduates in your life. 

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are joined by a very special guest: Zak’s mom! Jo Strausz Rosen shares her motherhood journey and what it was like raising Zak and his sister. She also dispenses some invaluable wisdom about the importance of family, creativity, and friendship along the way. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are joined by Mandy Giles, founder and CEO of Parents of Trans Youth, an organization that “provides learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids.” Mandy explains how parents can provide a safe, supportive space for their trans kids and helps a listener who is wondering if she should change her daughter’s name. 

This week on the Plus Playground: the hidden internet gems that makes life a little better. 

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a listener's question about becoming a ‘boy mom.’ They also share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: a newly-minted coach, the fastest homework ever completed, and some budding relationships. 

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. Follow us on YouTube! 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez and Elizabeth Newcamp help Zak Rosen figure out if he should sign up his son for baseball, despite Ami having no interest in being on a team. They also answer a listener’s question about losing your identity amidst parenthood. 

This week on the Plus Playground: The one easy spring-cleaning task that will make your home feel better. 

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen help a listener whose 20-year-old step-kid is moving back home. Their kid’s partner is coming to visit. Which means there’s an old-fashioned question hanging in the air. Will they be allowed to share a bed?

But first, they share their latest triumphs and fails. Including: an oatmeal breakdown, an unexpected use for mom underwear, and an abandoned silent treatment.

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson.

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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen answer a question from the Slate Parenting Facebook group about a kid who won’t stop wearing his clothes backwards. They also give a Mother’s Day PSA and talk about memorable Mother’s Day fails. 

This week on the Plus Playground: thoughtful Mother’s Day presents. 

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson. 

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