The speaker discusses the experience of their child losing baby teeth and how it differs from child to child.
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 new system built by the boomers discarded everything that previously worked and created one that focused on taking on all the debt, building tiny nuclear families, and distancing oneself from their family, producing vulnerable 12-year-old boys with moms who had multiple boyfriends.
A parent speaks about the responsibility of protecting the minds of young children from harmful content and making sure they make good choices.
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 his personal experience in realizing his own separation anxiety as his daughters grow older and begin to leave the house.
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 younger generation has the unique advantage of being able to relate to people around the world on a personal level, which can lead to greater understanding and world peace. Parents should focus on developing the "what" in their children rather than the "how", helping them develop skills like face to face communication to thrive in a connected world.
The speaker talks about stroller races and push presents - gifts given to women after giving birth, such as vacations. They also mention visiting a themed town known as the "Disneyland for quilters".
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of raising children in the lap of luxury and provides advice to new parents who have achieved financial success on how not to raise entitled kids.
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.
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 new parent reflects on their responsibility to ensure a world grounded in love rather than fear, as well as the anxiety that comes with it, and the importance of empowering individuals to make a difference in their communities.
Sean Millay shares his insights on how to parent oneself and the significance of self-compassion in dealing with life problems.
The podcast explores the downsides of having free-spirited parents, the mixed messages and the lack of attention that their children could feel.
The podcast discusses the importance of parents teaching kids to serve others and focus on building their character rather than just winning or losing, especially in sports where there are winners and losers. It emphasizes the need to cultivate the habit of doing things for others from an early age.
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.
The hosts reflect on their experiences of holding onto time and cherishing it as parents. They discuss the importance of prioritizing time for yourself and your partner and not just solely focusing on your child.
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.
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 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 mother shares her experience with multitasking and how it helps her connect with her child's education while also expressing frustration about men not holding up their end of things.
A father notices his child is in pain and takes him to the hospital after realizing there may be a serious issue. The family lives in a trailer park and the mother is young, in her early 20s.
The speaker shares about the experiences of planning a kid's birthday party, highlighting how most dads do not get what they want, and the children end up having the final decision anyway.
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.
The speaker believes in exposing children to germs to help them fight off germs later on in life, despite the current pandemic and the precautions many are taking.
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 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 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.
A man recalls his father making his brother cut his hair before a concert, and talks about his own experience with his father grabbing his hair and twisting his ear while cutting it.
A father discusses the challenges of parenting his son, reflecting on how his friend group shifted to include mostly mothers and how even small things like the mention of a cake can highlight the differences in family culture.
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.
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.
