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This episode contains explicit language.

Welcome to Karen Feeding, the show where we raise the next generation together.

I'm Elizabeth Newkamp.

I write the family travel blog Dutch Dutch goose.

I'm the mom to Henry who's 13, Oliver who's 10, and Teddy who's 8.

We live in Tokyo, Japan.

Hey, I'm Lucy Lopez.

I am mother to Amelia, who is about to be 15. Avery, who's 12, and we live in Miami, Florida. Also, I have a disgusting cold.

Hey, me too. I'm Zach Rosen. I'm stuffy. I host another podcast called The Best Advice Show, and I am Dad to Noah, who's seven, seven and amy who's four. We live in Amsterdam.

Today on the show we're talking about parenting a kid through a toxic relationship and more

specifically a girlfriend's toxic mom. One letter writer is trying to balance respecting her son's

first serious relationship with wanting to protect him from some really nasty

behavior. We'll share some ideas on how to walk that line. After that, of course, we'll circle up

for a round of triumphs and fails. Let's get going, but first, we're going to take a quick break.

The weather. Tomorrow, expect a biting cold front.

Hmm, how naughty. I wonder what I'll be wearing or taking off. The night will be wild

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