A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
A discussion on how most parenting books cater to a specific demographic and do not account for other factors like family conflict, teenage pregnancy and children's personalities.
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.
Comedian Bill Burr shares his thoughts on how children learn to speak and then switches gears to pondering if his child will forgive him for saying something offensive in the future.
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.
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 discusses the challenges of being an engaged and patient parent while also acknowledging the financial success of certain divisions within Amazon and Twitch despite the difficulties faced by brick and mortar businesses during the pandemic.
The conversation is about the chaos of raising kids and training rescue dogs, including a story about a bulldog causing chaos in the middle of the night and one involving a golden retriever.
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.
This podcast episode highlights the cautionary tale of a family's story of media sensationalism and their parenting style, which was considered ahead of its time yet still adhered to the norms of the era. The narration also emphasizes on the importance of avoiding narratives based on incomplete information.
The speaker reflects on whether or not it is appropriate to inform young children about current crimes occurring in their neighborhoods related to missing persons.
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 podcast discusses the pros and cons of sharing children's special moments on social media and the potential impact on their privacy and future.
Sean Millay shares his insights on how to parent oneself and the significance of self-compassion in dealing with life problems.
Using consequences can help children learn and understand the outcomes of their actions, rather than simply being told what to do.
A soldier talks about being a dad while deployed and how his time was divided while also serving in the military.
Charles orders his son to work in a feedlot for 12 hours a day until he improves at tennis, highlighting the extreme parental pressure in sports.
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 mom feels reassured after receiving overwhelming positive feedback from other moms, despite a small amount of negative feedback, and is grateful for the success of her podcast.
The podcast discusses setting boundaries with kids, the role of consequences in discipline, and the effects of positive reinforcement.
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 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.
This podcast episode highlights the importance of communication in parenting, specifically in regards to potty training. It stresses the need for clear and explicit guidelines and the necessity to communicate with your partner to ensure both parents are on the same page.
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.
Parents with rotator cuff injuries can find it difficult to lift and take care of their children, especially infants and toddlers.
A mother reflects on her son's mischievous behavior on the bus and his good nature despite it.
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 podcast, a father talks about how he often treats his daughter like an extension of himself and how he plans to spend quality time with her.
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.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
In this podcast episode, two parents reflect on the joy of parenting and the unique names they came up with for their children. The conversation is light-hearted and playful, emphasizing the humor in the ups and downs of raising kids.
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 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.
The speaker questions the origin of the "Everyone Gets a Trophy" culture and criticizes parents who use cruel names for their children. A photo of a young child is also mentioned.
