A series of podcasts on excellence in parenting from Freedomain Radio, the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world.
Ending Violence. Forever. An Introduction to Peaceful Parenting
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio speaks with James Corbett of the Corbett Report on the effects of childhood abuse, peaceful parenting and what the world would look like if children were raised without violence. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
6/7/2013 • 43 minutes, 51 seconds
What Do Children Owe Abusive Parents?
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, reads the recent Slate.com article "The Debt: When terrible, abusive parents come crawling back, what do their grown children owe them?" by Emily Yoffe. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
5/28/2013 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Two Dads: Talking Unschooling with Rocco Stanzione
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses unschooling with Rocco Stanzione. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
3/18/2013 • 40 minutes, 13 seconds
Philosophical Parenting: Teaching Toddlers to Think Rationally
Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, discusses teaching toddlers to think rationally. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
3/12/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Dayna Martin Hosts the Freedomain Radio Sunday Call In Show 10 Mar 2013
This week Dayna Martin serves as the special guest host to discuss Making Mistakes, Becoming an Advocate, Parents vs. Kids Needs, Entrepreneurship, Swearing, Unjobbing, Gambling, Drugs and Minecraft, Quitting and much much more! Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
3/10/2013 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 57 seconds
How Does A War Veteran Parent Peacefully?
Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, talks discusses peaceful parenting with Ben L, Host of the Father Warrior Philosopher podcast. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
2/26/2013 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
Parent Effectiveness Training - An Introduction
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, interviews Judy Pardo, A Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and therapist. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
2/11/2013 • 58 minutes, 52 seconds
Dayna Martin and Philosophical Parenting
Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, discusses philosophical parenting with Dayna Martin. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
2/9/2013 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
Reactive Attachment! Dr Faye Snyder on Freedomain Radio
Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, interviews Dr. Faye Snyder. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
2/8/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes
Do Children Have To Be Taught Empathy?
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio -- and recent winner of the 2012 Liberty Inspiration Awards - examines the popular perception that children are born selfish. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
1/30/2013 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds
An Introduction to Peaceful Parenting :)
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, is interviewed about the theory and practice of Peaceful Parenting. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
1/28/2013 • 51 minutes, 1 second
The Politics of Parenting - Stefan Molyneux and Laurette Lynn
Two libertarian thinkers discuss various ways to secure the freedom of the future, the security of children, and the peace of the world. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
1/23/2013 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 48 seconds
Parenting Suuuucks!
A rant from Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, on why Western birthrates are so low. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
12/2/2012 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
Parenting for a Peaceful World - A Conversation with Robin Grille
A discussion on peaceful parenting between Stefan Molyneux and Robin Grille. Robin Grille is a father, a psychologist in private practice with twenty years' experience, and a parenting educator. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/30/2012 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - A Note from a Freedomain Radio Listener
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, read the message from a listener about how best to practice and preach philosophical parenting. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/17/2012 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
How I Stopped Spanking My Kids: A Fathers' Roundtable
Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, joins with the Host and Cohost of 2 Beers with Steve, to discuss various parenting challenges, such as getting your children to eat with the family, public school versus libertarianism, and what discipline means in a noncoercive environment. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/15/2012 • 56 minutes, 14 seconds
Spanking As A Last Resort?
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, answers a listener question about the use of spanking as a last resort in disciplining children. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/13/2012 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Dayna Martin and Stefan Molyneux: Philosophical Parenting Part 2
A conversation on overcoming parenting challenges, including: - How to peacefully lead your children away from eating too much sugar - How to use humor to get your children to eat more vegetables - How to help your children learn to manage money - How to get your children to help out around the house - How to avoid teenage volatility - The endless pleasures of peaceful parenting. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/11/2012 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds
Philosophical Parenting: Dealing with Toddler Tantrums
As a non spanking parent, what do you do with your toddler if he won't leave the playground when it's time to go? I've tried telling him I'm going and he's going to be left alone and I hide so he doesn't see me, but he doesn't care. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
11/7/2012 • 14 minutes, 58 seconds
Laurette Lynn and Stefan Molyneux: How to Achieve Freedom
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, and Laurette Lynn discuss the Obama Phone Lady, the necessary steps to free the future, and the value of anger in breaking the cycle of abuse. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
10/30/2012 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Breaking Their Will: Shedding Light on Religious Child Maltreatment - The Author Interview
In this revealing, disturbing, and thoroughly researched book, Janet Heimlich takes an in-depth look at many forms of child abuse and neglect as they manifest themselves in a religious context. They include biblically-prescribed corporal punishment that aims to "break a child's will"; terrorizing children with frightening religious messages; sexual abuse perpetrated by religious authorities; and faith healing-related medical neglect.
8/4/2012 • 59 minutes, 42 seconds
Do You Own Your Kids?
A philosophical examination of the relationship between ownership, parents and children. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
8/4/2012 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
Don't Do Drugs - Stay Out of School
Parenting, schooling, society and a new book! reedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
7/25/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Peaceful Parenting and Universal Ethics - From Freedomain Radio
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses his theory of ethics - Universally Preferable Behavior: a Rational Proof of Secular Ethics - with a listener, and discusses some of the challenges of applying ethics and aesthetics to parenting. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
7/23/2012 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Why Does Everyone Pretend There's A 'Spanking Debate'?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-belkin/spanking-is-wrong_b_1659964.html Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
7/23/2012 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Nature, Nurture and The Freedom of Self-Knowledge
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses the latest science and evidence in the nature versus nurture debate, and makes the case for the first commandment of Socrates: Know Thyself! Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
5/28/2012 • 31 minutes, 46 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Death, Toddlers and Regret
A listener conversation with a parent dealing with toddler challenges, from Freedomain Radio. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
5/3/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
Freedom for the Children!
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, talks about the damage done to tender minds by state 'education'.
2/17/2012 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
How to Make a Monster
A rebuttal to those who think that violence is inherent to human nature. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
1/20/2012 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Children - and the World - Saved!
Some inspirational letters from parents who have abandoned aggression in raising their children... Rreedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
1/15/2012 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Anatomy of an Epidemic - Robert Whitaker Interviewed on Freedomain Radio
In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert Whitaker investigates a medical mystery: Why has the number of disabled mentally ill in the United States tripled over the past two decades? Every day, 1,100 adults and children are added to the government disability rolls because they have become newly disabled by mental illness, with this epidemic spreading most rapidly among our nation's children. What is going on?
1/6/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - A Listener Conversation
How to get your children to go to bed without fighting, how to resolve toddler conflicts, and how to enjoy being a parent to the max! Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
12/30/2011 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Year 3!
An update on the continuing experiment called philosophical parenting, now that my daughter is almost 3 -- from Freedomain Radio. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com
12/13/2011 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
Maltreated Children Show The Same Pattern Of Brain Activity As Combat Soldiers...
The Judge, The Beating, and The Unreality of Outrage
It's hard to understand why people are reacting so strongly to the recent video showing a Judge beating his daughter.
11/14/2011 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - August 2011
The latest news from the front lines of reason, peace, and philosophical parenting!
9/14/2011 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
Parenting Without Physical Punishment - Dr Elizabeth Gershoff Interviewed
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, interviews Dr Elizabeth Gershoff about the latest science on physical punishment and spanking, how to parent without spanking-- and why it is so important! Links: http://www.fdrurl.com/gs
9/13/2011 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
The Facts About Spanking
The shocking science about the long-term effects of corporal punishment, essential viewing for every parent! Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/spanking
8/24/2011 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Are Children People Too? Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio on Adam vs the Man
A few minutes on peaceful parenting on television...
5/26/2011 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
'Single Dad Laughing' - The Freedomain Radio Interview
Dan, one of the most popular fathers on the Internet, talks to Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio about peaceful parenting, raising children without aggression, and how many dads tragically break their own kids.
4/29/2011 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Isabella Achieves UPB!
At 2 years and 2 days! :) This is both very good and very bad news.
12/28/2010 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Collaborative Problem Solving with Kids - Dr. Ross Greene Interviewed
http://www.livesinthebalance.org Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio interviews Dr. Ross Greene on how to solve problems with your kids. Dr. Greene is author of the highly acclaimed books The Explosive Child and Lost at School. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, staff psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance, senior lecturer in the school psychology program in the Department of Education at Tufts University, and adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. Dr. Greene consults extensively to families, general and special education schools, inpatient and residential facilities, and systems of juvenile detention, and lectures widely throughout the world. His research has been funded by, among others, the National Institute on Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Mental Health, the Stanley Medical Research Institute, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.
9/27/2010 • 38 minutes, 33 seconds
Delusions of Gender - Dr. Cordelia Fine, The Freedomain Radio Interview
Cordelia Fine studied Experimental Psychology at Oxford University, followed by an M.Phil in Criminology at Cambridge University. She was awarded a Ph.D in Psychology from University College London. From 2002 to 2007 she was a Research Associate at Monash University, and then at the Australian National University. She is currently a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Agency, Values and Ethics at Macquarie University, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
9/15/2010 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
Another Brave Parent!
A parent struggles to solve sibling conflicts.
8/23/2010 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Libertarian Parenting Part 3 - Professor David Friedman on Unschooling
Professor David Friedman talks about being raised by Milton Friedman, and how he unschooled his own children.
7/19/2010 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
Libertarian Parenting -- A Conversation with Gil Guillory
Gil Guillory P.E., PMP, is an engineer and project manager of petrochemical projects, libertarian writer and activist, and entrepreneur. He ran for Congress on the Libertarian Party ticket in 2000 and 2002. He worked in Iraq for 6 months in 2003 after the US invasion assessing damage and repairing chemical plants for KBR. He recently won the O P Alford III Prize in libertarian scholarship for a paper published in Libertarian Papers.
7/7/2010 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
Libertarian Parenting - A Freedomain Radio Conversation with Stephan Kinsella
Two libertarian parents discuss how to best raise confident and freethinking children, including discipline without aggression, Montessori education, resolving conflicts and teaching skepticism and rationality.
7/1/2010 • 53 minutes
The Origins of Ethics in Childhood
Some explorations of the idea of the source and origins of ethics in childhood.
5/21/2010 • 53 minutes, 42 seconds
Advice for Parents with Regrets
An older listener asks me what he can do to bring value to the children he neglected.
4/16/2010 • 22 minutes, 59 seconds
The Downsides of Parenting
Some of the minuses among all the pluses - a fair and balanced view.
4/13/2010 • 30 minutes, 52 seconds
The Bomb in the Brain Part 4 - The Death of Reason - The Effects of Child Abuse
The scientific evidence underlying the near-universal resistance to reason and evidence.
3/10/2010 • 33 minutes, 22 seconds
The Biology, Morality and Politics of Addiction - Dr Gabor Mate - The Freedomain Radio Interview
Dr Gabor Mate reveals the biological basis of addiction, and the insanity of the statist war on drugs.
2/23/2010 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds
Drugging Dissident Children - Dr John Breeding Interviewed on Freedomain Radio
Dr John Breeding, a prominent psychologist, reveals the pseudoscience behind ADHD, attention deficit disorder, and the myth of antidepressants.
2/22/2010 • 53 minutes, 46 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Part Five - Objections - Freedomain Radio
A wise listener and long-time parent takes issue with a few of my philosophical parenting principles
2/4/2010 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Part Four - Solutions - Freedomain Radio
How to plan your life to be a great parent.
2/2/2010 • 30 minutes, 47 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Part Three - Freedomain Radio
A brief history of childlessness - mine included.
2/2/2010 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Part Two - Freedomain Radio
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far - what I admire about my daughter.
1/30/2010 • 20 minutes, 34 seconds
Philosophical Parenting - Part One - Freedomain Radio
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far.
1/29/2010 • 34 minutes, 33 seconds
'The War on Kids' The Freedomain Radio Interview
An interview with Cevin Soling, the creator of a powerful new documentary about the war against children being waged in American society.
12/29/2009 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 9 seconds
The Bomb in the Brain - The Effects of Child Abuse Part 3 - The Biology of Violence
Why people become violent.
12/24/2009 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
The Bomb in the Brain - The Effects of Child Abuse Part 2 - The Freedomain Radio Interview with Dr Felitti
An interview with Dr. Felitti, the director of the Adverse Childhood Experiences project.
12/23/2009 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
The Bomb in the Brain - The Effects of Child Abuse Part 1
After you listen to this video, you will never look at the world the same way again.
12/22/2009 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
'The Philosophical Baby' - Dr Alison Gopnik - The Freedomain Radio Interview
A fascinating conversation about the ethical life of infants.
12/8/2009 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture - The Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker
Dr. Stuart Shanker is a Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University.
11/16/2009 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture - An Introduction to the Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker
A brief discussion of the article that first prompted me to contact Dr. Shanker for the interview.
11/16/2009 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Plain Talk about Spanking
An article by Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education - http://www.nospank.net
10/15/2009 • 32 minutes, 9 seconds
The Case Against Spanking
A Freedomain Radio interview with Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education - http://www.nospank.net
10/13/2009 • 43 minutes, 29 seconds
A Philosopher As Parent
Some thoughts and suggestions on raising babies.
8/5/2009 • 17 minutes, 6 seconds
Fatherhood: Part Three
A couple of interesting challenges for the new father...
1/5/2009 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
FDR1241 Fatherhood: Part 2
Part the second on the parenting experience.
12/27/2008 • 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Fatherhood: Part 1
A possible series, if people are interested...
12/23/2008 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Universally Preferable Behavior for Children
The ABCs of UPB
12/18/2006 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
Parenting Part 3: Communication
Talking to tykes
4/19/2006 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
Parenting Part 2: Authority
An examination of the root justifications for parental authority