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.
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.
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.
A conversation about different experiences with being a parent and maintaining familial relationships.
The speaker shares their experience of hitting rock bottom and being afraid of their parents' disappointment, and how they observed other people with conservative parents who also live in fear of their expectations.
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.
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 podcast discusses a unique and growth-minded parenting approach taken by a father towards raising their children by discussing their diet, exercise, discipline and structure to match with personal development and progress. However, the podcast also features an advertisement for Uncommon Coffee offering a 20% discount on all products with the code MW20.
A person talks about the importance of playing with their kids and their own experiences with their dad being too sick to play.
A person shares their thoughts on prioritizing their kids and staying positive amidst negativity from others, including their experiences in sports.
Author Julie Lithcott-Hames discusses the negative effects of modern parenting on children and offers tips on how to raise self-sufficient kids. Stick around after her talk to hear more about her new book, Your Turn, How to Be an Adult, and her new online course for TED on building a future that fits you.
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.
A discussion about the nuances of parenting and relationships, and the importance of recognizing healthy relationships with conflicts versus unhealthy relationships.
The host and guest talk about the different styles of parenting and the impact it has on children's growth with examples from their own experiences.
The speaker discusses how parenting and past experiences can affect one's life goals and priorities, and expresses their concern with the current societal pressure on children to overachieve academically.
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 fear of not being able to parent well due to imperfect upbringing is common, but one should realize that imperfect upbringing can inspire better parenting.
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.
This transcript snippet offers some wisdom for both kids and parents, urging young listeners to not let outside influences dictate their lives and calling on parents to raise their children with more life experience under their belts.
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.
The guest speaker shares the struggles of balancing his high-energy job with being a present father and reveals the judgmental comments he receives from others. The podcast host also asks the guest about his favorite activities to do with his children.
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.
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.
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.
Getting to know your neighbors can provide a support network for your children. This can be beneficial in situations where a child's friend is going through a difficult time because it can affect your child's life and wellbeing.
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.
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 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 speaker recounts a personal experience of going through childbirth and being left alone in the room due to COVID-19 protocols, leading to feelings of worry and eventually intense protectiveness over the mother and baby.
A rant on the pressure of parenthood standards, where even natural animal instincts are denied.
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.
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.
A father mentions his son's involvement in building a podcast and wonders if he's enjoying the process.
TV personality Bethenny Frankel shares her experience as a mother dealing with kids in public places. She talks about how she and her husband handle situations when their kids start screaming in restaurants and how parents today are more conscious about other people's feelings than the previous generation.
