

#5616
Mentioned in 5 episodes
Baby and child care
Book • 1946
This book, first published in 1946, revolutionized child-rearing methods by advocating for flexibility and affection.
Spock's advice is arranged by topics corresponding to the child's age, from infancy to teenage years.
The book covers a wide range of topics including preparing for the baby, toilet training, school, illnesses, and special problems.
Later editions, updated by Dr. Robert Needlman, include modern medical opinions on immunizations, obesity, cultural diversity, and common developmental and behavioral challenges.
Spock's advice is arranged by topics corresponding to the child's age, from infancy to teenage years.
The book covers a wide range of topics including preparing for the baby, toilet training, school, illnesses, and special problems.
Later editions, updated by Dr. Robert Needlman, include modern medical opinions on immunizations, obesity, cultural diversity, and common developmental and behavioral challenges.
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as a transitional figure in child-rearing literature, marking a shift in how child development is conceptualized.


Esther Perel

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#172 - Esther Perel: The effects of trauma, the role of narratives in shaping our worldview, and why we need to accept uncomfortable emotions
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as an influential parenting book that gave advice against picking up crying babies.


Gabor Maté

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#1869 - Dr. Gabor Maté
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in the context of Fred Rogers' education and influences.

Ryan Rydzewski

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Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski on the Wonder and Discipline of Mr. Rogers
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in contrast to Diana Baumrind's research-based approach to parenting.

Leonard Sax

The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax
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when discussing the influence of Dr. Spock's book on parenting styles.


Nick Gillespie

Nick Gillespie || Libertarianism, Soft Parenting, and Cancel Culture
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in relation to parenting advice and its impact on mothers.

Sam Kelly

Tell Me About Your Mother... w/ Hannah Zeavin and Helen Charman
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as a key figure in the shift towards permissive parenting.

Henry Jenkins

Henry Jenkins, "Where the Wild Things Were: Boyhood and Permissive Parenting in Postwar America" (NYU Press, 2025)