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.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
In this excerpt, a mother talks about the struggle to balance parenting and work, reflecting on her decision to not take enough time off after having children.
The pressure to appear perfect creates a difficult burden for parents as they try to shield their children from the challenges and imperfections of life. This can lead to a delayed understanding that parents are also human beings with their own flaws.
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 couple adopted Jaleek, a 12-year-old with reactive attachment disorder, which means he has a hard time building emotional connections with others. The couple understood they were bringing him into their family with all the same rights, expectations, and love as their biological kids.
The speaker shares his personal experience in realizing his own separation anxiety as his daughters grow older and begin to leave the house.
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 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.
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.
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 speaker reflects on the different styles of parenting and the importance of both control and support, rather than relying on just one style. They also admire the profound self-awareness of a parent who prioritizes time with their children.
The podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
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.
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.
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.
Hello7 offers support for new moms through their selection process. To get involved and support their mission, you can contact Rachel on Instagram.
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.
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.
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.
The podcast touches on the challenges of changing diapers for baby boys and the unexpected consequences that follow, as well as a personal story of urinating on a leather jacket.
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.
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.
A mother expresses her desire for a second child after her friend gets pregnant.
A mother of three talks about the challenges of balancing a career with parenting young children, dealing with illnesses and medical issues, and the unexpected emotional toll they can take.
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."
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 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 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 mother tells a story about someone commenting on her baby's love life, and her initial reactions to it, which includes getting upset.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
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.
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 speaker reflects on the challenges of being a responsible child and parenting in general, highlighting the need to find a balance between overprotective and hands-off parenting.
Pumps discusses an overprotective mom who creates a group chat for other 22-year-old mothers as she accompanies her son to the airport.
In this casual conversation, the speaker talks about being careful when forbidding something to their children as it may have an opposite effect, applying for preschool, and not having the same taste in TV shows with their partner.