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 recounts a story of going to a lake house with kids and being asked to ride a jet ski with his daughter, despite feeling apprehensive due to a past injury.
A parent speaks about the responsibility of protecting the minds of young children from harmful content and making sure they make good choices.
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.
A parent regretful of not pursuing a promotion pushes their kid to follow their career path, despite the fact that they misused their idea.
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.
A parent discusses her teenager sons' weekend morning routine and the expectations she has for them in terms of communication.
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 father shares how he turns daily household chores into fun and meaningful rituals for his family, and discusses the challenge of staying connected with his kids as they grow older.
The speaker reflects on their approach to decision making and parenting, emphasizing the importance of thinking before acting and fostering resilience in their children.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the challenges of raising children in the lap of luxury and provides advice to new parents who have achieved financial success on how not to raise entitled kids.
The speaker reflects on the different styles of parenting and the importance of both control and support, rather than relying on just one style. They also admire the profound self-awareness of a parent who prioritizes time with their children.
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.
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.
The way a child is treated by one parent affects their perception of the world around them, leading them to believe that 50% of people will treat them badly. This can be detrimental and irreversible for the child's future relationships and life choices.
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.
Comedian and writer David Baddiel discusses his upbringing and gives insights on the best way to bring up kids - by letting them find what they love and just letting them get on with it. He praises his quiet, wise, and protective mother who trusted that he and his brother would find their way in life.
Charles orders his son to work in a feedlot for 12 hours a day until he improves at tennis, highlighting the extreme parental pressure in sports.
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.
The speaker talks about taking care of their kids as legal guardians and mentions the age of the kids. They also discuss the possibility of asking for help from the kids and their legal obligations towards them.
The societal narrative surrounding parenting often perpetuates the idea that mothers are solely responsible for their children. Even when fathers are deeply involved, they are rarely given equal credit.
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 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 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."
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.
Vanessa Espinoza shares a tip for staying calm during a child's tantrum, suggesting parents keep their chill instead of getting worked up. By adopting this parenting style, tantrums can be managed more effectively.
Parents with rotator cuff injuries can find it difficult to lift and take care of their children, especially infants and toddlers.
A mother reflects on her son's mischievous behavior on the bus and his good nature despite it.
The speaker talks about his past experience creating a tasteful nudes calendar and reveals that his partner Mandy is currently taking care of their baby.
The ability to be a good parent has nothing to do with one's sexual orientation. Whether a parent is gay or straight does not determine their level of dedication and hard work towards raising their children.
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 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.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
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.
The speaker questions the origin of the "Everyone Gets a Trophy" culture and criticizes parents who use cruel names for their children. A photo of a young child is also mentioned.
