A study found that there are no bonding issues between parents and children with cleft palates or lips. However, in developing countries, parents may blame each other for their child's condition.
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 reflects on the common idea that even those we admire or respect had to do some morally questionable things and shares a story of a parent spoiling their child excessively despite being warned against it.
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 struggles of parenting includes dealing with destructive toddlers and their never-ending curiosity leading them into doing things they shouldn't do.
The most effective parenting style allows for both structure and safety, as well as independence and emotional respect for the child. Setting rules is important, but it is equally important to listen to the child and take their perspective into consideration.
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 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.
In this podcast, the speaker shares insights on how parents can help their kids dream big and believe in themselves. She emphasizes the need to allow children to dream without putting limitations on what they can achieve and helping them to focus on what they want to remember at the end of their lives.
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.
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 podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
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 advantages of having children include being reminded of experiences you can learn from as an adult, such as the combination of excitement and fear when starting something new. However, being a parent is also nerve-wracking because your children are not truly yours, they are on loan to you.
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 importance of truly listening to children when they speak and avoiding repeating non-productive parenting behaviors amidst parenting regrets is discussed.
The speaker discusses their discomfort with touch and speculates that it may have been passed down from their parents' parenting style, which involved physical distancing.
The speaker reflects on the role of parenting in shaping the next generation and shares positive thoughts on the future of America.
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.
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 person reflects on their relationship with their parents and how being the eldest child affected their upbringing. They also discuss their logical and fact-based communication style with their emotional mother.
The speaker mentions enjoying making parents laugh and relates to their struggles, including baking banana bread and dealing with long-distance family relationships.
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 man recounts how his son bit a woman and how his friend let the boys use dangerous equipment unsupervised.
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.
The speaker shares her excitement for being a supportive mom during her child's sports practices and addresses the lack of conversation surrounding post-birth restroom habits for women. She also comments on the tendency for some mothers to use specific, detailed age descriptions for their children.
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.
A military father shares the story of how he was charged with child negligence and had to pay $65,000 in restitution after his son defecated in his pants because his teacher wouldn't let him use the restroom, highlighting the unintended and severe consequences of punishing children for basic bodily functions.
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 podcast Bye Bye Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa shares stories and insights about parenting with guests in each episode. The show is a co-production of Milojo Productions and PRX Productions.
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 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 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.
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.
Comedian Bert Kreischer shares humorous anecdotes about babies and their unexpected comments and actions, including a baby correcting someone's grammar and a high baby recognizing Kreischer's voice.
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.
The speaker's parents were okay with their belly button piercing but got furious when they found out about their tongue piercing, grounding the speaker and taking away their car until they removed the piercing.
