The speaker shares a story about how a black woman from the lobby helped him through a tough moment as a father.
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 person talks about the importance of playing with their kids and their own experiences with their dad being too sick to play.
The speaker believes that while the mother may have overreacted to a toy bear, it is also understandable due to the ancient hair bear possibly being cursed. However, the speaker thinks it's weird to assume that it contained actual human hair, like what is used in making wigs.
Parents with rotator cuff injuries can find it difficult to lift and take care of their children, especially infants and toddlers.
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.
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 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.
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 host discusses the signs of narcissistic parenting, including feeling like you're walking on eggshells around your parent and always feeling like they're getting the short end of the stick.
A conversation about the potential regrets of parenting and the importance of being a good parent.
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.
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.
A person shares their thoughts on prioritizing their kids and staying positive amidst negativity from others, including their experiences in sports.
Having kids taste everything is great until they develop a liking for expensive foods which significantly increases the bill, and finding a pearl in a clam or oyster is rare.
The podcast hosts discuss Sarah Situs's unconventional parenting checklist that is quite different from what one would expect from the early 1900s.
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.
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.
A mother sacrifices her wants to save for her children's future, documenting their voices on the way.
A former teacher discusses the importance of creating a safe and comfortable home for children where they feel free to open up and discuss their mistakes without fear of strict punishment or harsh discipline.
A parent discusses the challenges of raising toddlers, acknowledging their unpredictable behavior and rejecting the idea that perfect parenting can prevent tantrums and messes.
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.
Khadija's mother expresses her annoyance towards Jeremy's absence in taking care of his kids and questioning if she needed to cook for them, indicating a negative attitude towards him.
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.
The speaker shares their experience dealing with their baby's fever in the middle of the night and reflects on how, even after the struggles, they crave another baby.
The speaker reflects on whether or not it is appropriate to inform young children about current crimes occurring in their neighborhoods related to missing persons.
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.
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.
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.
In a podcast episode with Hoda Kotb, the speaker discusses the challenging yet beautiful experience of being a parent, with insights on how to handle parenting fatigue and finding joy in the journey.
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 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.
The comedian talks about how he started to come up with ideas for his cartoons as the world changed into a new generation of parenting, which included play dates and helmets on kids' bikes.
A mother reflects on her son's mischievous behavior on the bus and his good nature despite it.
A discussion on how most parenting books cater to a specific demographic and do not account for other factors like family conflict, teenage pregnancy and children's personalities.
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 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.
The speaker discusses their partner's role as a father figure to four young boys and how he took on the responsibility despite never having kids before, as well as their decision for the speaker to stay at home during the pandemic.
The hosts discuss the dangers of leaving children unmonitored while using apps like TikTok, where one keyword search can lead to inappropriate content. They stress the importance of parents curating their children's online experiences.
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 speaker shares an idea of creating a place that is enjoyable for both parents and kids, inspired by the theme of Pixar and Disney movies. He highlights an experience of going to a local merry-go-round with his daughter and finding it boring for adults.
The podcast hosts discuss the impact of parental influence on their lives, particularly in regards to their respective successes and career paths.
A person reflects on their relationship with their parents and how being the eldest child affected their upbringing. They also discuss their logical and fact-based communication style with their emotional mother.
The podcast explores the downsides of having free-spirited parents, the mixed messages and the lack of attention that their children could feel.
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.
