The conversation focuses on milk banks and wet nursing, discussing how milk banks allow parents to feed their babies with another person's donated milk, and how wet nursing was common post-Civil War, where mothers would hire other lactating women to feed their babies.
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.
The first two months postpartum will be painful but taking care of the baby becomes your priority, overshadowing any discomfort. The speaker also shares how she is not easily grossed out and has a strong emotional attachment to her child.
A parent talks about the rough time she had with her son who got sick and how difficult it is to keep him entertained.
A mother discusses raising her sons after divorce, including the challenges of single parenthood and unexpected expenses.
Parenting can make it difficult to plan and stay structured due to unexpected events and constant attention required. Despite this, adapting to the challenges and being open to change is crucial.
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.
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.
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.
The hosts discuss the idea of parents bringing their children to music festivals and the potential issues and concerns that arise with doing so.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
The speaker emphasizes the need to recognize the special and unique qualities of an individual when providing advice, especially in the context of parenting. They stress the importance of personalized, empathetic guidance rather than general retail advice.
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 tells a story about someone commenting on her baby's love life, and her initial reactions to it, which includes getting upset.
The new system built by the boomers discarded everything that previously worked and created one that focused on taking on all the debt, building tiny nuclear families, and distancing oneself from their family, producing vulnerable 12-year-old boys with moms who had multiple boyfriends.
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.
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.
The speaker discusses the societal pressure to have kids and the misconception that having kids will bring unconditional love and fulfillment. They reflect on the lack of emotional support from their own parents and grandparents due to physically deprived times.
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 speaker reminisces about the stereotypical "cool dad" and how modern-day fathers are more in touch with human behavior. He shares an anecdote about his son's dream and jokingly suggests that Tommy Lee Jones is gay.
A mother sacrifices her wants to save for her children's future, documenting their voices on the way.
The way parents communicate with each other can greatly impact their children's responses to being treated poorly in their personal and professional lives, as one woman shares her experience of watching her mother shout at her father and how it influenced her own behavior.
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 man recounts how his son bit a woman and how his friend let the boys use dangerous equipment unsupervised.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 describes the traumatic experience of almost losing his wife during childbirth and realizing that the baby's cord was wrapped around his body and neck.
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.
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 parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
A speaker talks about their blended family and their approach to letting the children socialize and communicate with each other in order to maintain a strong family nucleus.
The speaker reflects on their experiences of playing chess and card games in loud environments and observes mistakes that parents make by not being open to weather and not being deeply attuned to their children's unobstructed self-expression in their early years.
A father discusses the challenges of parenting his son, reflecting on how his friend group shifted to include mostly mothers and how even small things like the mention of a cake can highlight the differences in family culture.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
The speaker discusses the difficulty in finding good kids movies that both parents and children can enjoy, including the overstimulating effects of shows like Paw Patrol.
The podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
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.
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.
A child found a way around parental controls set by their dad to access other games using the space bar.
