"On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen have been trying to stay on top of the news...but they're getting bogged down and worried about it impacting their kids. Luckily What Next host Mary Harris's literal job is keeping up on the news, and she's got kids of her own. So, they all sit down to talk about how much to share with the kids, how to stay informed but still show up for the kids, ways to moderate your own anxiety,"
"Mary comes in with a win during the college admission process; Lucy almost crashes a birthday party (but she DOESN'T...so it's a win); Zak takes his daughter to roller derby; and Elizabeth says yes to a choral concert. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Video production by Micah Phillips. Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@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."
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Parents worry about how news exposure affects their children's emotional safety and behavior. Caregivers need strategies for deciding what to share and how to explain events at age-appropriate levels. Practical approaches include limiting children's and parents' news exposure, offering short clear explanations, prioritizing presence and routine, and modeling calm reactions. Parents should practice anxiety-management techniques to avoid transferring fear to children and set boundaries on when and where to consume news. Family wins and fails, like navigating college admissions or attending extracurriculars, highlight everyday parenting challenges alongside media concerns. Resources and community support help parents balance staying informed with caregiving.
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