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 discusses how her parents’ boldness and fearlessness influenced her upbringing and helped her develop acceptance of herself and her differences.
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 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.
The speaker shares a story about how a black woman from the lobby helped him through a tough moment as a father.
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 mother shares her experience of how her toddler loves listening to podcasts and specifically requesting for certain ones like the requested podcast.
The speaker questions the normalization of inappropriate behavior, such as a daughter going swimsuit shopping with a random guy without a guardian's permission, and highlights the importance of proper protection and guidance for children.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker shares an idea of creating a place that is enjoyable for both parents and kids, inspired by the theme of Pixar and Disney movies. He highlights an experience of going to a local merry-go-round with his daughter and finding it boring for adults.
The podcast explores the downsides of having free-spirited parents, the mixed messages and the lack of attention that their children could feel.
The importance of listening to children, doing the best one can in each moment, and not always assuming that having more knowledge equates to always being right are key principles for parenting. It is also important to balance guiding one's children with allowing them some degree of choice and responsibility.
The host and guest talk about the different styles of parenting and the impact it has on children's growth with examples from their own experiences.
The importance of truly listening to children when they speak and avoiding repeating non-productive parenting behaviors amidst parenting regrets is discussed.
Having kids taste everything is great until they develop a liking for expensive foods which significantly increases the bill, and finding a pearl in a clam or oyster is rare.
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.
A person is being asked about their baby's sleep time and whether they checked on the baby during the night.
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 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.
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.
The speaker shares their experience with guilt when leaving their child at home, the importance of having similar interests in a personal relationship and the value of spending time with friends.
A mother takes her baby on a morning spider walk around the house looking for spiderwebs, while also feeling exhausted from being a parent to a young 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.
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."
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.
A woman's presence in his life has helped a father secure overnight visits with his son even if he didn't previously have a suitable place to stay when visiting him.
A mother reflects on her son's mischievous behavior on the bus and his good nature despite it.
The speaker is frustrated with parents who spell their children's names in an unconventional way and believes it is unfair to the child in the long run.
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.
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.
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 speaker shares a personal anecdote about his wife's diligent mothering and their daughter's potty-training struggles during his first time alone with the baby.
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 conversation revolves around coaching your son and owning a security camera. They talk about the annoyance of having a security camera and the exchange of knowledge between generations.
