Inconsistent parenting can lead children to feel uncertain and insecure about their relationship with their parents. Structure and consistency are crucial for children to feel secure and develop a sense of predictability in their routines.
The speaker suggests that getting involved in activities, like playing life-size monopoly with their child, and being present in the moment helps slow down time as a parent. It's a challenge to balance being present with managing responsibilities, but getting into activities helps to create a more lasting and meaningful presence.
The way you move affects your kids and their movements, parents should teach their kids how to move correctly to prevent any injuries in the long run.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
The speaker discusses how making decisions based on love is different from sacrifice, and when it comes to choosing between staying with the kids or going to the movies, love should be the guiding factor. The speaker also talks about the different meanings of the word sacrifice, which can lead to confusion in certain contexts.
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about taking his children to Disney and getting a stiff neck. He also reflects on how his dad's old school ways contrast with the modern behaviors of his children and society at large.
The speaker shares an anecdote about his mother encouraging him to smoke when he was 12 years old to avoid eating. The clip also includes an unrelated advertisement for StoryWorth and mentions the toxicity of bedding products.
A man shares stories about his father who shows a genuine interest in each of his kids' hobbies and passions, making it a point to bond with them and participate in activities that they enjoy.
In this episode, a discussion takes place about the material of clothing for babies and whether expensive brands are necessary. The conversation starts after a tweet from venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale goes viral regarding people in power and their ability to remain in power while still taking care of a newborn.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses how the ability to use one's voice at home affects a person's ability to use it in the world outside. It highlights how parents can help children develop their voice by listening actively.
This podcast discusses how parents can instill adaptive mindset in children by emphasizing the benefits of healthy foods and stress management techniques. It highlights the importance of focusing on mindset rather than getting kids to do certain things.
Moms are better at nurturing in the early years while dads are better at teaching adolescents how to navigate risk. Providing proxy fitness cues can discourage men from causing trouble, but may also lead to detachment and sedation.
Raising entrepreneurial kids is not just about teaching them how to start a business to earn money, but rather about equipping them with the confidence, perseverance, and tenacity they need to succeed in life.
Mary Lynn recalls a moment by the pool when her friend's child tried to hold their breath for too long, and how her background in teaching influenced how she approached the situation as a parent.
The speaker shares about their childhood memories with a parent who would often become loud and aggressive when drinking, despite their family's financial stability. However, the speaker also mentions positive memories of this parent being happy and fun-loving, like when they would have big movie nights on their projector screen.
Bill's daughter had to follow a strict 9 p.m. curfew, and provide ticket stubs for fairs or concerts she attended. The speaker believes sharing more details about the story may become tedious for the audience.
A parent talks about the satisfaction of spending time with their children by walking them to school every day, and the importance of job fulfillment. They also mention a funny incident where the high school strictly prohibited DoorDash deliveries to school.
A mother sacrifices her wants to save for her children's future, documenting their voices on the way.
The speaker talks about how people around him encouraged him not to stress out when having a baby, and instead to relax and enjoy life without worrying too much about the future.
Sean Millay shares his insights on how to parent oneself and the significance of self-compassion in dealing with life problems.
The speaker reflects on how his upbringing shaped his parenting style and how he tries to raise his three sons differently than how he was raised.
A soldier talks about being a dad while deployed and how his time was divided while also serving in the military.
Charles orders his son to work in a feedlot for 12 hours a day until he improves at tennis, highlighting the extreme parental pressure in sports.
Joyce's daughter, Renee, seemed eager to begin acting like an adult, running around with older kids, and eventually going off to Mobile, Alabama. In order to understand Renee's story, Joyce needs to learn about who she was as a child and at what point her life began to veer away from New Orleans.
The speaker shares their experience of rushing to the appointment and feeling confident that their second baby was going to be a boy, based on their symptoms.
The speaker shares in this episode that parents must understand that their children are unique and they need to parent the child they have, not turn them into a mini version of themselves. She credits her mother, Marianne Robinson, for teaching her this valuable lesson.
This episode discusses the experience of being woken up in the middle of the night by a child who is having trouble sleeping and explores the challenges of sleep deprivation for parents.
A child found a way around parental controls set by their dad to access other games using the space bar.
Two parents share their tips for putting kids to bed without waking them up, including crawling on the floor and army style movements. Billy also talks about the difficulties of balancing sports and bedtime routines.
This podcast talks about the different parenting patterns that can affect us in different ways. It touches upon issues like having explosive parents, lack of boundaries, and other factors that can make us feel emotionally or physically unsafe in our environment.
A mother talks about her experience in a toddler tumbling class and the ethereal Brooklyn moms who were also attending. She also discusses her son's sleeping habits and how one of her kids was a circle sitter while the other one was just like Pete.
A father describes the traumatic experience of almost losing his wife during childbirth and realizing that the baby's cord was wrapped around his body and neck.
Suzanne's relationship with her parents became strained after she continued seeing her boyfriend Daniel despite their disapproval. They eventually gave her an ultimatum to break up with him or lose their financial support.
This episode discusses toxic parenting and its impacts on a child's development, as well as tips on how to navigate adult relationships with toxic parents.
In this episode, the speaker recounts how their family contracted the stomach flu and had to juggle their busy schedule while taking care of their sick kids.
A parent recounts the joys and challenges of parenting a two-year-old, including their newfound ability to express preferences and desires.
A man struggles with understanding his wife's needs after a difficult birth, and relies on his friends for advice instead of recognizing his own shortcomings. This leads him to eventually write a book about his experiences.
The podcast discusses the fine line between being generous with your children and spoiling them. The hosts suggest that parents should ask themselves if the gesture in question is emotionally damaging to their child before deciding whether or not to follow through.
A baby draws a circle around their private area after being asked if they know the difference between telling the truth or lying, leading parents to discover an issue needing medical attention.
Freakonomics Radio will revisit their data-driven look at what factors actually contribute to academic success in raising children in next week's episode, "The Economist's Guide to Parenting."
A discussion on how parental beliefs can shape a person, with personal anecdotes on how their parents' stance against fascism influenced them and how popular culture has contributed to shaping modern couples.
The speaker expresses her concerns about being involved in her child's life, based on her generational age and idea that less involvement is better. She also mentions uncertainty about her child's future college plans.
The hosts believe in a parenting strategy that involves allowing their children to gravitate towards things they care about and driving through life with a strong moral compass. They discuss the importance of finding something to genuinely connect with in life.
Parents with rotator cuff injuries can find it difficult to lift and take care of their children, especially infants and toddlers.
The speaker shares their opinion that in situations where a step-parent is involved, the partner's needs should come first before the child's needs to maintain a healthy relationship. They also mention their personal experience with co-parenting their child.
The psychological impact of parental attitudes can create certain barriers for a child, making it difficult to create a bridge between them. Discussing the potential for abuse and escaping into fantasy as coping mechanisms.
A conversation among friends where they talk about the pressure moms face to dress their babies well and the annoyance of people telling them babies grow too fast for shoes.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
The speaker urges for a truce to be called on the parenting Olympics, highlighting a problematic situation between Scott, Plato Jason, and their unruly behavior at soccer games.
A man shares a story about his child using an offensive word and his wife's response to it.
Two individuals talk about a movement in parenting where children are taught that their lives are supposed to be perfect leading to a lack of coping skills in times of distress and frustration.
