Conger provides parents with strategies on how to deal with tantrums in children, including the importance of understanding the underlying causes and not punishing the child during or after a tantrum.
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 shares their experience of realizing the importance of intentionally listening to their parents as friends and not just as authority figures. This allows for a deeper connection and understanding between parent and child.
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 speaker reflects on the common idea that even those we admire or respect had to do some morally questionable things and shares a story of a parent spoiling their child excessively despite being warned against it.
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.
A conversation about different experiences with being a parent and maintaining familial relationships.
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.
Khadija's mother expresses her annoyance towards Jeremy's absence in taking care of his kids and questioning if she needed to cook for them, indicating a negative attitude towards him.
A mother discusses raising her sons after divorce, including the challenges of single parenthood and unexpected expenses.
The podcast host discusses his experience as a parent of a newborn and reflects on a recent controversial statement made by a guest, acknowledging the importance of empathy and understanding differing points of view.
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.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
Acknowledging and examining our programming and subconscious behaviors as parents can help us avoid conflicts, create a healthier relationship, and become more conscious parents to our children.
Parents should create an environment at home where children have multiple opportunities to challenge their beliefs, step outside their comfort zone, and learn from failure to put them on the path to a fulfilling and successful life. Encouraging children to seek out learning for what they are interested in helps them become learners who seek to teach themselves rather than just pouring in information, leading them to think like entrepreneurs regardless of their career path.
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 shares how investing in his kids' interests, even if they do not necessarily interest him, has been a great learning experience. Such investment has also enabled his kids to take up speaking trips, find crystal stores, and produce digital music.
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.
The importance of truly listening to children when they speak and avoiding repeating non-productive parenting behaviors amidst parenting regrets is discussed.
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.
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 podcast touches on the challenges of changing diapers for baby boys and the unexpected consequences that follow, as well as a personal story of urinating on a leather jacket.
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.
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 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.
The challenges of being raised by famous parents are discussed, including the inherent difficulties and strange moments that arise.
A former teacher discusses the importance of creating a safe and comfortable home for children where they feel free to open up and discuss their mistakes without fear of strict punishment or harsh discipline.
This podcast snippet discusses the importance of multitasking for busy parents and the benefits of using a dishwasher to save time when dealing with household chores such as cleaning dishes.
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.
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."
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the horror of imagining their daughter with a neck tattoo and getting involved with bad business dudes, and the dilemma of choosing between a man with a neck tattoo and a pussy with a neck tattoo with disrespectful comebacks.
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 parent shares their experience of drawing with their kids and working on personal art during the activity.
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.
Alicia reads dramatic posts in a preschool group chat, causing concern for some parents, but others think it’s not a big deal. The parents discuss making Play-Doh from scratch with different ingredients.
The hosts discuss the idea of parents bringing their children to music festivals and the potential issues and concerns that arise with doing so.
