From How To! | How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family

<p>Sarah loves her in-laws, even though their politics send her running for the exits. Now, her daughter is starting to ask questions about her grandparents’ patriarchal, conservative views. How can Sarah raise her kid to be self-assured, justice-oriented, and open-minded—without spoiling the connection between her in-laws and the grandchild they adore? On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on <a href="melindawennermoyer.com/"><u>Meli… Wenner Moyer</u></a>, <a href="melindawmoyer.substack.com/"><u>… journalist</u></a> and author of the new book <a href="melindawennermoyer.com/hello-cruel-world/"…, Cruel World! Science-based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times</u></a>. Melinda gives Sarah strategies for talking to all parties, reinforcing values in her daughter, and avoiding an irreparable break with her relatives.</p><p>If you want more Melinda, check out: <a href="slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/05/how-to-prote… To Raise Kids in a Nation Full of Guns. </u></a></p><p>Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at <a href="mailto:howto@slate.com"><u>howto@slate.com</u></a> or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on <a href="podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-char…;, <a href="open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?s…;, or wherever you listen.</p><p>The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer.</p><p><br></p><p>Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our <a href="slate.com/podcastfaqs#plusbenefits"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQ</a> at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a>; for more information.</p>