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.
It is important for parents to encourage their children to pursue diverse interests rather than sticking to the same routine week after week for 18 years which could lead to extreme performance within narrow domains and unknown externalities and suffering.
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 host discusses the experience of having a 15-year-old son who's dating and how it feels to be around a younger person engaging with strangers. He talks about his son's judgmental and sarcastic attitude and how he thinks he'll act towards him 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.
A mother discusses raising her sons after divorce, including the challenges of single parenthood and unexpected expenses.
It's important for young men to get to know their parents and understand their lives, especially in times of crisis such as the job market and #MeToo movement. This can bring clarity and permission to feel emotions, which is essential for mental health.
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 best way to help your kids with math homework is to not do it if you struggle with math anxiety or have a bad relationship with it. Communicating negative feelings or experiences about math can discourage your child from enjoying or being confident in the subject.
The speaker talks about his experience living with a child, describing the first year as living with the Buddha due to the child's complete authenticity and presence. He also reflects on how he learned more about the output and input of life through raising a child.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
Author Julie Lithcott-Hames discusses the negative effects of modern parenting on children and offers tips on how to raise self-sufficient kids. Stick around after her talk to hear more about her new book, Your Turn, How to Be an Adult, and her new online course for TED on building a future that fits you.
Gary recounts how his mother's inappropriate behavior of talking about men's genitals while measuring their inseam and washing his own genitals as an adolescent made him feel very confused during puberty.
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 controversy over vaccination and homeschooling highlights a larger issue of parents treating their children as property, denying them proper medical care or education under the guise of personal freedom.
Studies indicate that children of overprotective parents have lower levels of extroversion. Even though a lot of work is done on extroversion and introversion, old studies are still frequently cited.
The speaker underscores the importance of spending quality time with kids without electronic devices, as we have become too busy in our own lives to really know our children, and the unnecessary pressure they have to deal with.
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.
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.
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 father notices his child is in pain and takes him to the hospital after realizing there may be a serious issue. The family lives in a trailer park and the mother is young, in her early 20s.
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.
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.
A mother shares how she deals with depression, anxiety, and parenting by taking breaks to relax and watch a movie when needed, while still getting things done.
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.
The speaker believes that while the mother may have overreacted to a toy bear, it is also understandable due to the ancient hair bear possibly being cursed. However, the speaker thinks it's weird to assume that it contained actual human hair, like what is used in making wigs.
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 speaker expresses her concerns about being involved in her child's life, based on her generational age and idea that less involvement is better. She also mentions uncertainty about her child's future college plans.
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 mother reflects on her son's mischievous behavior on the bus and his good nature despite it.
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.
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.
A group of friends are involved in competitive parenting where people donate sports tickets or coupons to their businesses. One member has a grudge against another over small things like leaving dishes on the table.
The speaker discusses how her boyfriend's parents being "hippies" who love Jesus has led to her boyfriend feeling the need to live up to their standards and being stressed as a result.
TV personality Bethenny Frankel shares her experience as a mother dealing with kids in public places. She talks about how she and her husband handle situations when their kids start screaming in restaurants and how parents today are more conscious about other people's feelings than the previous generation.
