The speaker remembers being told to pick out a less desirable toy as a kid and believes that the concept of temper tantrums has been turned into a mental illness.
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.
The productivity of some people increases after having kids, proving how meaningful parenting is for them. Long work hours and lack of sleep can lead to cognitive impairment, affecting work performance.
Goldia worries as her daughter, Phoenix, has not returned home by curfew, despite being a responsible 23-year-old. Her husband attempts to calm her down by assuring her that Phoenix will be home soon.
A conversation about the importance of being present for children's milestones, sharing stories about missed opportunities and appreciating the little moments.
The speaker discusses the importance of not rushing through parenting and seeking balance in this area of life. They also mention that their friends and loved ones are aware of their needs and moods, which can fluctuate over a longer period of time.
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.
In this podcast, the speaker shares insights on how parents can help their kids dream big and believe in themselves. She emphasizes the need to allow children to dream without putting limitations on what they can achieve and helping them to focus on what they want to remember at the end of their lives.
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 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.
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.
Moms are better at nurturing in the early years while dads are better at teaching adolescents how to navigate risk. Providing proxy fitness cues can discourage men from causing trouble, but may also lead to detachment and sedation.
The podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
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.
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 emphasizes the need for parents to have open communication with their kids about sex and other difficult topics. It's important to focus on each child individually and be willing to have those hard conversations, rather than avoiding it and risking them being hurt by learning from someone else.
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 person reflects on their relationship with their parents and how being the eldest child affected their upbringing. They also discuss their logical and fact-based communication style with their emotional mother.
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.
This podcast episode discusses the negative impact on children when parents rely on them for emotional support and validation instead of seeking help from friends, partners, or therapists.
A mother discusses her desire for a daughter despite being happy with her two sons and the possibility of having a third child.
The speaker talks about the importance of parents fostering a safe and expressive environment for their children. He mentions a friend who allows his children to write on the walls with crayons as an example.
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.
A baby draws a circle around their private area after being asked if they know the difference between telling the truth or lying, leading parents to discover an issue needing medical attention.
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.
The consequences of parental abandonment are discussed in this podcast episode, including personal stories and the impact on children's lives.
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.
Comedian Bert Kreischer shares humorous anecdotes about babies and their unexpected comments and actions, including a baby correcting someone's grammar and a high baby recognizing Kreischer's voice.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
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 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.
The speaker shares her frustration with how pregnant women and new moms sometimes act like they're the only ones who have had children and give unsolicited advice. They also tend to share their labor and delivery stories in excruciating detail, which is frustrating for those who don't want to hear it.
