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 shares their experience of realizing the importance of intentionally listening to their parents as friends and not just as authority figures. This allows for a deeper connection and understanding between parent and child.
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 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.
The speaker reminisces about the stereotypical "cool dad" and how modern-day fathers are more in touch with human behavior. He shares an anecdote about his son's dream and jokingly suggests that Tommy Lee Jones is gay.
Goldia worries as her daughter, Phoenix, has not returned home by curfew, despite being a responsible 23-year-old. Her husband attempts to calm her down by assuring her that Phoenix will be home soon.
The podcast discusses how parents can become obsessed with their children's accomplishments, potentially pushing their children too hard and causing harm.
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.
A parent regretful of not pursuing a promotion pushes their kid to follow their career path, despite the fact that they misused their idea.
The speaker shares about her experience raising children and wanting them to understand the concept of evil, but ultimately wanting them to live. She currently has a 13 year old son.
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 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 speaker talks about how his parents fed his and his siblings' interests, and how cultural institutions located in the city played a role in that upbringing. They also discuss the safety of New York City for children in the past and present.
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.
This podcast episode highlights the cautionary tale of a family's story of media sensationalism and their parenting style, which was considered ahead of its time yet still adhered to the norms of the era. The narration also emphasizes on the importance of avoiding narratives based on incomplete information.
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 reflects on how his upbringing shaped his parenting style and how he tries to raise his three sons differently than how he was raised.
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.
Parenting can make it difficult to plan and stay structured due to unexpected events and constant attention required. Despite this, adapting to the challenges and being open to change is crucial.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss their childhood habits and how they relate to parenting their own children. They also talk about their experiences with getting in trouble in high school.
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 desire for a daughter despite being happy with her two sons and the possibility of having a third child.
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 podcast discusses how some parents choose to stop drinking as they cannot handle being hungover with their children, and the challenges of parenting while dealing with the effects of alcohol consumption.
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 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.
Parents with rotator cuff injuries can find it difficult to lift and take care of their children, especially infants and toddlers.
The consequences of parental abandonment are discussed in this podcast episode, including personal stories and the impact on children's lives.
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.
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.
A humorous anecdote about a father reflecting on his child raising a bird, despite having never expected it.
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.
The hosts discuss the idea of parents bringing their children to music festivals and the potential issues and concerns that arise with doing so.
