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 speaker reflects on the exploratory childhood she had, where her parents acted as facilitators and nurtured her interests since her early days, making her feel that they were life coaches guiding her life.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the challenges of predicting a child's behavior and the pressure of being a parent. They share personal anecdotes and observations about children's unpredictable nature.
Khadija's mother expresses her annoyance towards Jeremy's absence in taking care of his kids and questioning if she needed to cook for them, indicating a negative attitude towards him.
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.
The speaker compares his dad leaving their family to Cal Al's escape from Krypton, highlighting his father's laissez-faire approach to parenting. He reflects on how this upbringing has affected his own parenting style.
The speaker reflects on the influence of their father, who has provided them with a way to express their idiosyncratic thinking and discarding tradition to establish an unconventional but meaningful relationship. They also admire their father's fastidious care in having difficult conversations.
Parenting is a trade-off, but it's worth it. It may impact productivity like taxes, but the joy and love is immeasurable.
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.
A parent discusses their trip to a theme park with their child, sharing that while they missed out on some rides, it was still a nice experience. The child was able to ride everything they were tall enough for and the parent realized that you never know how a trip like that will go until you're down there.
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 hosts have a hilarious conversation about skin-on-skin sleeping with a newborn and the baby going after the male nipple. They also joke around about looking like Urkel and a Bollywood actor.
The podcast discusses a unique and growth-minded parenting approach taken by a father towards raising their children by discussing their diet, exercise, discipline and structure to match with personal development and progress. However, the podcast also features an advertisement for Uncommon Coffee offering a 20% discount on all products with the code MW20.
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.
Tony meets a stranger named Travis at a gas station after Travis gave a ride to Tony's missing daughter, but something about Travis's behavior makes Tony feel uneasy.
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.
Wilhelm's caretaker taught him to ride a horse by letting him repeatedly fall off, ignoring his tears until he got used to it, which is just one example of bad parenting techniques being used on the Prince.
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 podcast discusses the pros and cons of sharing children's special moments on social media and the potential impact on their privacy and future.
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 discusses the idea of white collar parents leaving their newborn babies at daycare to return to work, resulting in the irresponsible behavior of deadbeat parents.
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.
A new dad shares his advice on getting childcare organized before the arrival of your baby, whether it means hiring a babysitter or working out a plan with your parents.
The speaker shares a story about buying his daughter a stuffed poodle puppy to practice taking care of a real dog, and discusses the importance of preparing for future policies and being aware of political maneuvers.
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.
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.
This podcast episode discusses the negative impact on children when parents rely on them for emotional support and validation instead of seeking help from friends, partners, or therapists.
A mother shares her desire to experience pure joy and awe in the moment with her children at least once a month, connecting with the divine within us all and being grateful for their growth and accomplishments.
A parent shares their experience dealing with taking care of a sick child and still attending a game during their spring break.
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.
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."
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 talks about his approach to kissing his kids and how it has changed as they've grown.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss parenting styles and the importance of following through on commitments. They also touch on the intimidation of knowing what you want in life and the dynamics of a blended family.
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 reflects on the confusing dynamics of parental relationships when roles seem to shift and grandparents need to be cared for like children.
In a podcast episode with Hoda Kotb, the speaker discusses the challenging yet beautiful experience of being a parent, with insights on how to handle parenting fatigue and finding joy in the journey.
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.
