The word "potential" can have a significant impact on children. Parents must be thoughtful about how they approach it and use it only when it doesn't cause anxiety.
Josh Clark talks about the importance of dads being involved in their children's lives and highlights the need for single fathers to not be shut out of parenting activities like Juliet's Packs. He suggests that dads should stand up to be counted and be confident in being themselves around other parents.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
A discussion on how most parenting books cater to a specific demographic and do not account for other factors like family conflict, teenage pregnancy and children's personalities.
Helicopter parenting may prevent children from developing the necessary skills to ask for help and build a supportive network of relationships to lean on throughout their lives.
The speaker shares her experiences growing up with an alcoholic parent and the resulting struggles with feeling in control and finding stability in work.
The speaker discusses the importance of not rushing through parenting and seeking balance in this area of life. They also mention that their friends and loved ones are aware of their needs and moods, which can fluctuate over a longer period of time.
The host discusses the experience of having a 15-year-old son who's dating and how it feels to be around a younger person engaging with strangers. He talks about his son's judgmental and sarcastic attitude and how he thinks he'll act towards him in the future.
A couple adopted Jaleek, a 12-year-old with reactive attachment disorder, which means he has a hard time building emotional connections with others. The couple understood they were bringing him into their family with all the same rights, expectations, and love as their biological kids.
A mother discusses raising her sons after divorce, including the challenges of single parenthood and unexpected expenses.
The podcast host discusses his experience as a parent of a newborn and reflects on a recent controversial statement made by a guest, acknowledging the importance of empathy and understanding differing points of view.
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.
The best way to help your kids with math homework is to not do it if you struggle with math anxiety or have a bad relationship with it. Communicating negative feelings or experiences about math can discourage your child from enjoying or being confident in the subject.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
The speaker discusses the societal pressure to have kids and the misconception that having kids will bring unconditional love and fulfillment. They reflect on the lack of emotional support from their own parents and grandparents due to physically deprived times.
Author Julie Lithcott-Hames discusses the negative effects of modern parenting on children and offers tips on how to raise self-sufficient kids. Stick around after her talk to hear more about her new book, Your Turn, How to Be an Adult, and her new online course for TED on building a future that fits you.
The host of the podcast shares parenting advice on how to discuss sex with children and how to approach conversations around consent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A mother discusses her vision for her son's upcoming birthday party and the pressure she feels to have another baby.
The transcript discusses the importance of evaluating parental fitness in custody cases with emphasis on the story of a father, Josh, who was recommended for supervised visitation.
The key to parenting is to be curious instead of reactive. Dictating your child's path is not the ideal way, and it's important to teach them skills to figure it out on their own.
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.
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 mother talks about concerns over her daughter's red and agitated skin, which she noticed after picking her up from her grandmother's house. She called her mom to discuss the situation.
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.
The time spent in the car with kids can be an opportunity to bond and connect with them, even through listening to news and music, as it creates meaningful conversations between each other.
The speaker discusses their partner's role as a father figure to four young boys and how he took on the responsibility despite never having kids before, as well as their decision for the speaker to stay at home during the pandemic.
The speaker talks about his past experience creating a tasteful nudes calendar and reveals that his partner Mandy is currently taking care of their baby.
The ability to be a good parent has nothing to do with one's sexual orientation. Whether a parent is gay or straight does not determine their level of dedication and hard work towards raising their children.
In this podcast, a father talks about how he often treats his daughter like an extension of himself and how he plans to spend quality time with her.
The host shares a personal story about how having a heart-to-heart conversation with his son helped him reflect on his own experiences of being parented and how parents should focus on the right things for their children rather than on material things.
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 mother tells a story about someone commenting on her baby's love life, and her initial reactions to it, which includes getting upset.
The hosts discuss how to handle childhood trauma as a parent, touching on the experiences of a recovering drug addict father and potential ways to reconcile with a child who feels hurt by their upbringing.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
Alicia reads dramatic posts in a preschool group chat, causing concern for some parents, but others think it’s not a big deal. The parents discuss making Play-Doh from scratch with different ingredients.
A parent shares her experience with her child's seizure and the overwhelming response from people who had similar experiences. The importance of sharing these stories to help educate and inform parents is emphasized.
