On this week’s episode: Dan, Elizabeth, and Jamilah debate how to negotiate a ceasefire in the backseat of the minivan. They also counsel a mom whose daughter will not quit it with the fake cough. 

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Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends Tea Time Around the World by Denyse Waissbluth. 
Jamilah recommends supporting small, local pharmacies. 
Dan recommends Whirley Pop, Amish Country Blue Popcorn, and Trader Joe’s Everything But Elote for the perfect popcorn experience. 

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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson. 
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