Care & Feeding: Helping Little Wild Things Learn To Read
On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and Lucy offer some quick advice to a listener who\u2019s wondering how to help a young student with possible ADHD focus up, particularly about homework.\n\nThen, Elizabeth sits down with Australian author Sally Rippin to discuss her book Wild Things \u2014 the story of her neurodivergent son\u2019s struggles in school, and why it\u2019s important to help kids learn when they need it.\n\n\xa0Zak, Jamilah and Lucy also share a round of recommendations \u2014 and then, for Slate Plus, Elizabeth and Sally continue their conversation by sharing some recommendations for young readers.\n\nJamilah recommends: The 50/50 Solution The Surprisingly Simple Choice that Makes Moms, Dads and Kids Happier After a Split by Emma Johnson\nLucy recommends: WomensHistoryMonth.gov\nZak recommends: School of Rock (2003)\n\nJoin us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today\u2019s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus to help support our work.\n\nPodcast produced by Maura Currie.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices