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.
This podcast episode covers parenting struggles and philosophical questions such as how dogs view anger and the possibility of God being black.
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 speaker shares insights from attending parenting workshops that aim to help parents become better through a change in perspective, instead of simply trying to learn a new disciplinary tool or trick, and suggests that being forgiving can help remove control and enhance child autonomy.
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 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 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for parents who are now tackling the role of teacher and caregiver, making it particularly hard for parents of younger children who are still adapting to school.
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.
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.
A father shares his experience of having a code word with his wife to signify to each other to drop everything and get to their kids in case of danger, and how he still carries a gun with him due to his concern for his children's safety.
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 discusses the societal pressure to have kids and the misconception that having kids will bring unconditional love and fulfillment. They reflect on the lack of emotional support from their own parents and grandparents due to physically deprived times.
The advantages of having children include being reminded of experiences you can learn from as an adult, such as the combination of excitement and fear when starting something new. However, being a parent is also nerve-wracking because your children are not truly yours, they are on loan to you.
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.
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.
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.
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 their experience of rushing to the appointment and feeling confident that their second baby was going to be a boy, based on their symptoms.
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 host introduces a male guest who has a daughter and discusses the importance of being kind to children.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker discusses the importance of tracking their partner's phone location as a safety measure and acknowledges that different parents have different opinions on the matter.
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 stage of trying out different things and discovering who you are is important for individual growth and standing on your own. However, some parents may treat their kids the same way they were raised.
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.
A conversation about the challenges of parenting, particularly when a child has special needs, and the importance of communication between partners.
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.
The speaker recounts a personal experience of going through childbirth and being left alone in the room due to COVID-19 protocols, leading to feelings of worry and eventually intense protectiveness over the mother and baby.
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.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
The speaker discusses how having kids amplifies one's insecurities as a parent and how he worries about being seen as ridiculous compared to other families.
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 speaker's parents were okay with their belly button piercing but got furious when they found out about their tongue piercing, grounding the speaker and taking away their car until they removed the piercing.
In this episode, the speaker shares his perspective on being around kids during adult gatherings and how it can change the atmosphere. He also discusses how acknowledging the behavior of his children during their younger years does not necessarily mean that they are still that way now.
