When you’re hired to take care of someone, you’re their friend, guardian, and confidant—and also none of those things.

Slate’s parenting podcast on fracturing a friendship.

Guest Prudie Anna Sale is joined by JP Brammer.

Slate’s parenting podcast on “I love you more.”

This week, the hosts discuss The Brutalist, Carry-On, and Slate’s ‘24 Movie Club.

Jen Barnett of Expatsi on leaving the U.S. and living abroad

Nannies, home health aides, and other professional caregivers share the emotional and economic reality of being paid to care.

Slate’s parenting podcast on being bold.

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer with Vic Whitley-Berry.

Mónica Guzmán breaks down the tape of one family’s contentious conversation.

Some of our favorite guests share true stories about the many manifestations of love.

Slate’s parenting podcast on circling up.

Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie.

Slate’s parenting podcast on holiday traditions.

Mónica Guzmán on aiming for understanding—not agreement.

Slate’s How To podcast helps a listener who has multiple sclerosis to figure out the best ways to present himself on the apps.

Slate’s parenting podcast on handing over the mic.

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer with Slate’s own Dan Kois.

Slate’s parenting podcast on who’s really to blame.

How can we ensure healthy, well-balanced lives are attainable for all?

Carvell and Courtney look back at another year full of conundrums.

Ten years after sharing her ongoing conversations with movie critic Roger Ebert following his death, his widow, Chaz, updates us on grief, dating, and her sharp, intuitive sense.

Slate’s parenting podcast on the lifelong advice column.

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by actress Stephanie Hsu.

Slate’s parenting podcast on settling.