

More Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Samantha Bee
81 snips Jun 24, 2025
Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author and host of the Happier podcast, joins comedian Samantha Bee, known for her sharp wit on Full Frontal. They dive into the emotional intricacies of parenting, sharing personal stories about the rollercoaster of potty training and the evolving role of parents. The discussion highlights the challenges of self-regulation during kids' outbursts and the emotional impacts of college expectations. Ultimately, they emphasize the beauty of embracing imperfection and the importance of vulnerability in forging meaningful family connections.
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Parenting Philosophy from Early Advice
- Samantha Bee shares how early advice shaped her parenting philosophy: children should adapt to parents, not the reverse.
- This approach allowed her family to maintain their lifestyle and joy together.
Don't Prioritize Kids' Immediate Happiness
- Becky Kennedy advises it is not our job to make our kids happy but to help them manage frustration and build resilience.
- Prioritizing ease and immediate success creates entitlement and anxiety.
Manage Yourself to Parent Well
- Managing yourself first as a parent is crucial to maintaining patience and emotional regulation.
- Getting enough sleep and creating margin helps parents handle children's tantrums better.