Slate magazine has an advice column and podcast called “Care and Feeding,” which addresses readers’ questions about kids, parents, and family life.
One time, they received a letter from a woman expecting her first baby. She shared her excitement about the upcoming arrival but expressed concern about navigating a delicate situation with her mother-in-law.
After learning about the dangers of third-hand smoke, she and her husband wanted to protect their baby but were worried about how to communicate these boundaries without causing hurt feelings.
