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On this episode: Zak interviews Jake Gyllenhaal, Greta Caruso, and Dan Santat about their new book, The Secret Society of Aunts & Uncles. They dive into what makes that particular relationship so special, why it’s overlooked in children’s literature, and even what goes into crafting a kids book. We also go over our week in triumphs and fails. Then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Plus, we share some Instagram accounts that are actually making our lives better.Zak recommends: @owen.han@daily dad @inspiredtowrite (author Amy McNee)Elizabeth recommends: @games.4two (The Board Game Couple)@sexpositive_families@adailycloudJamilah recommends: @singleblackmotherhood@goodmoms_badchoicesAnd of course, you can always follow your hosts on Instagram, too:Jamilah: @jamilahlemieuxZak: @bestadviceshowElizabeth: @ejdnJoin us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can al