Shelly Lefkoe explains how parents can help their child by protecting their beliefs and teaching them about compassion, the power of their thoughts, and how grades do not determine their worth.
The speaker reflects on the exploratory childhood she had, where her parents acted as facilitators and nurtured her interests since her early days, making her feel that they were life coaches guiding her life.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 speaker shares his personal experience in realizing his own separation anxiety as his daughters grow older and begin to leave the house.
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.
Parenting is a trade-off, but it's worth it. It may impact productivity like taxes, but the joy and love is immeasurable.
The speaker shares about her experience raising children and wanting them to understand the concept of evil, but ultimately wanting them to live. She currently has a 13 year old son.
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.
A person shares their thoughts on prioritizing their kids and staying positive amidst negativity from others, including their experiences in sports.
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.
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 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 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.
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 shares in this episode that parents must understand that their children are unique and they need to parent the child they have, not turn them into a mini version of themselves. She credits her mother, Marianne Robinson, for teaching her this valuable lesson.
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.
The speaker discusses their hope for their baby to arrive on their dad's birthday and the likelihood of an early delivery based on previous experience.
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.
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 speaker shares her excitement for being a supportive mom during her child's sports practices and addresses the lack of conversation surrounding post-birth restroom habits for women. She also comments on the tendency for some mothers to use specific, detailed age descriptions for their children.
A mother of three talks about the challenges of balancing a career with parenting young children, dealing with illnesses and medical issues, and the unexpected emotional toll they can take.
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."
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.
A mother talks about concerns over her daughter's red and agitated skin, which she noticed after picking her up from her grandmother's house. She called her mom to discuss the situation.
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.
The podcast Bye Bye Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa shares stories and insights about parenting with guests in each episode. The show is a co-production of Milojo Productions and PRX Productions.
A humorous anecdote about a father reflecting on his child raising a bird, despite having never expected 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 conversation among friends where they talk about the pressure moms face to dress their babies well and the annoyance of people telling them babies grow too fast for shoes.
The hosts discuss how to handle childhood trauma as a parent, touching on the experiences of a recovering drug addict father and potential ways to reconcile with a child who feels hurt by their upbringing.
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 reflects on the confusing dynamics of parental relationships when roles seem to shift and grandparents need to be cared for like children.
