In this episode, the importance of setting boundaries with your children is discussed. Having strong boundaries and being consistent with saying "no" can lead to a better relationship and more love in the long run.
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 discusses the challenges of being a head of household and mentions how having conversations with his children can be difficult. He talks about his joy in instilling values into his children and how he cannot let natural tragedies affect his family negatively.
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 shares her experience of dealing with her daughter who was being bullied at school and how it affected her parenting.
The speaker talks about his upbringing and how a neighbor can describe him as a child. The speaker shares his opinion as a psychiatrist and family practitioner regarding a certain parenting approach.
A conversation about the importance of being present for children's milestones, sharing stories about missed opportunities and appreciating the little moments.
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 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.
Many parents fear not being able to provide for their children and losing them in dangerous situations. However, raising children in a culture of fear may actually cause harm by creating excessive paranoia and anxiety.
A man shares stories about his father who shows a genuine interest in each of his kids' hobbies and passions, making it a point to bond with them and participate in activities that they enjoy.
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.
The podcast discusses the concept of clawback incentives and how it can be used with kids by setting performance expectations at the beginning of a week and taking away incentives if they do not meet those targets.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
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.
The speaker believes that the world will be better in the future and ponders on whether being present more consistently could help their children in difficult times.
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.
Sean Millay shares his insights on how to parent oneself and the significance of self-compassion in dealing with life problems.
Jocko Willink shares advice for single dads to communicate with their daughters in today's culture on how to deal with fear, the woke world, and how to keep a solid mindset growing up as a young woman.
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.
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.
A new dad shares his advice on getting childcare organized before the arrival of your baby, whether it means hiring a babysitter or working out a plan with your parents.
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 man recounts how his son bit a woman and how his friend let the boys use dangerous equipment unsupervised.
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 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 speaker asks if their life has changed significantly since having children and shares a memory of a dangerous situation involving their friend Jason.
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 mother talks about concerns over her daughter's red and agitated skin, which she noticed after picking her up from her grandmother's house. She called her mom to discuss the situation.
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 consequences of parental abandonment are discussed in this podcast episode, including personal stories and the impact on children's lives.
Lack of regulation in children's behavior might be a result of lack of proper education from parents. Absence of attention from parents poses a threat to children in public places.
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.
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 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 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 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.
The speaker reflects on the confusing dynamics of parental relationships when roles seem to shift and grandparents need to be cared for like children.
Two individuals talk about a movement in parenting where children are taught that their lives are supposed to be perfect leading to a lack of coping skills in times of distress and frustration.
