Philosophical Parenting - The Series from Freedomain
How to Apply Rational Philosophy to Parenting Problems
Stefan Molyneux
Show overview
Philosophical Parenting - The Series from Freedomain has been publishing since 2006, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 73 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 21 min and 53 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a Kids & Family show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 12.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2012, with 18 episodes published. Published by Stefan Molyneux.
From the publisher
A series of podcasts on excellence in parenting from Freedomain Radio, the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world.
Latest Episodes
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2402 Ending Violence. Forever.
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.
2394 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.
2348 Two Dads: Talking Unschooling with Rocco Stanzione
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses unschooling with Rocco Stanzione.
2343 Philosophical Parenting: Teaching Toddlers to Think Rationally
Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, discusses teaching toddlers to think rationally.
2338 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.
2326 Parent Effectiveness Training - An Introduction
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, interviews Judy Pardo, A Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and therapist.
2324 Dayna Martin and Philosophical Parenting
Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, discusses philosophical parenting with Dayna Martin.
2322 Reactive Attachment! Dr Faye Snyder on Freedomain Radio
Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, interviews Dr. Faye Snyder.
2313 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.
2308 An Introduction to Peaceful Parenting :)
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, is interviewed about the theory and practice of Peaceful Parenting.
2306 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.
2271 Parenting Suuuucks!
A rant from Stefan Molyneux, host Freedomain Radio, on why Western birthrates are so low.
2268 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.
2260 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.
2259 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.
2256 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.
2255 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
2243 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.
2183 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.
2182 Do You Own Your Kids?
A philosophical examination of the relationship between ownership, parents and children.