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 how being conscious of the way his own parents' behavior affected him allowed him to break the cycle and create a healthy and functional relationship with his five children.
The foundation of discipline for children is built upon the parent's self-discipline. Without a strong foundation, the boundaries set for children will inevitably be subject to the parent's desires.
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 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.
A mother's natural instinct to protect her baby is triggered by a feeling that comes from giving birth. Cold exposure is a way of training the body to adapt and prepare to protect the child.
The pressure placed on children to achieve high grades and scores can send the message that they can't succeed without their parents' constant intervention. Instead, parents should value other aspects of childhood development such as love and chores.
A father reflects on the importance of being a role model for his kids and making the right decisions, even if it means missing a special moment like his daughter's prom.
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.
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.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
A person talks about the importance of playing with their kids and their own experiences with their dad being too sick to play.
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.
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.
Studies indicate that children of overprotective parents have lower levels of extroversion. Even though a lot of work is done on extroversion and introversion, old studies are still frequently cited.
The speaker shares how investing in his kids' interests, even if they do not necessarily interest him, has been a great learning experience. Such investment has also enabled his kids to take up speaking trips, find crystal stores, and produce digital music.
A soldier talks about being a dad while deployed and how his time was divided while also serving in the military.
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 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.
A child found a way around parental controls set by their dad to access other games using the space bar.
The speaker discusses their hope for their baby to arrive on their dad's birthday and the likelihood of an early delivery based on previous experience.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 speaker expresses her concerns about being involved in her child's life, based on her generational age and idea that less involvement is better. She also mentions uncertainty about her child's future college plans.
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 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 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 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.
The host discusses the negative effects of over-celebrating children and creating a culture where every little moment is considered special and sacred, leading to feelings of guilt and unrealistic expectations later on.
