Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Grand Canyon Heat Stroke Edition
Apr 10, 2014
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Journalist Michael Roston discusses paternity leave with the hosts and writer Amanda Hess talks about the pros and cons of adventurous parenting. They also touch on topics like mindful parenting, sharing parenting responsibilities, and the risks and benefits of adventurous parenting. The hosts discuss their upcoming summer trip plans and recommend an article on bullying.
Parents debate the risks and rewards of adventurous parenting and the importance of balancing independence with safety.
The hosts recommend a four-step process for teaching children how to apologize sincerely, emphasizing acknowledging, understanding, planning, and asking for forgiveness.
Deep dives
Parents on boats and the risks they take
In this episode, the hosts discuss the controversy surrounding parents who take their young children on risky adventure trips, such as sailing around the world. They explore the question of what risks parents are willing to take for the sake of giving their kids unique experiences and promoting independence. They are joined by Amanda Hess, who shares her own experience of being taken on adventurous trips by her father as a child. The hosts and Amanda discuss the balance between fostering independence and ensuring safety for children, and also share personal stories and opinions on the topic.
The importance of meaningful apologies
The hosts recommend a blog post titled 'A Better Way to Say Sorry,' written by Joellen on the parenting and education blog 'Cup of Cocoa.' The post introduces a four-step process for teaching children how to apologize sincerely. It encourages parents and teachers to guide children through a process that includes acknowledging the wrongdoing, understanding why it was wrong, making a plan for the future, and sincerely asking for forgiveness. The hosts discuss their own experiences with apologies and the potential benefits of implementing this process with their own children.
Slate's Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss paternity leave with the New York Times' Michael Roston, and talk about the pros and cons of adventurous parenting with Slate's Amanda Hess.