Josh Clark talks about the importance of dads being involved in their children's lives and highlights the need for single fathers to not be shut out of parenting activities like Juliet's Packs. He suggests that dads should stand up to be counted and be confident in being themselves around other parents.
A parent recounts a recent train ride with their daughter that ended in tears, and reflects on the uncertainty of when they will return.
This podcast episode covers parenting struggles and philosophical questions such as how dogs view anger and the possibility of God being black.
The speaker expresses gratitude for their parents' support of their various interests throughout childhood, including music lessons, art supplies, and creating the senior year t-shirt in high school.
The speaker shares her experiences growing up with an alcoholic parent and the resulting struggles with feeling in control and finding stability in work.
The speaker talks about his upbringing and how a neighbor can describe him as a child. The speaker shares his opinion as a psychiatrist and family practitioner regarding a certain parenting approach.
The speaker discusses how making decisions based on love is different from sacrifice, and when it comes to choosing between staying with the kids or going to the movies, love should be the guiding factor. The speaker also talks about the different meanings of the word sacrifice, which can lead to confusion in certain contexts.
The pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for parents who are now tackling the role of teacher and caregiver, making it particularly hard for parents of younger children who are still adapting to school.
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.
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 shares the story of how he watched a mature movie with his ten-year-old daughter and how quickly they noticed explicit and mature language.
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.
Josh's parenting is in question as he let his young sons share a home with an accused pedophile.
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.
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.
The podcast episode touches on how parents struggle to accept and love their children when they come out as gay, and the essential needs of children to feel all their emotions, particularly sadness, grief, joy, and pain.
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.
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 reflects on how his upbringing shaped his parenting style and how he tries to raise his three sons differently than how he was raised.
A soldier talks about being a dad while deployed and how his time was divided while also serving in the military.
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 father reminisces on the touching moment of seeing his partner hold their son for the first time and the encouragement from family during the first few days of parenting.
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.
A person is being asked about their baby's sleep time and whether they checked on the baby during the night.
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 discusses the importance of tracking their partner's phone location as a safety measure and acknowledges that different parents have different opinions on the matter.
The speaker talks about their kids scaring them and their friends, and how they need to be more aware of this game before someone gets hurt.
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 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 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.
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.
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 discusses how having kids amplifies one's insecurities as a parent and how he worries about being seen as ridiculous compared to other families.
Comedian David Spade discusses the inappropriate books he used to read to his children before bedtime and the importance of being mindful of the content consumed by kids.
A parent discusses the challenges of raising toddlers, acknowledging their unpredictable behavior and rejecting the idea that perfect parenting can prevent tantrums and messes.
