264 episodes

The Parents Who Think debate podcast interrupts our parenting status quo. Join Danusia Malina-Derben entrepreneur, author and mother of 10 for no-holds-barred debates between intelligent parents with diverse perspectives as they deliver raw and unfiltered opinions on crucial parenting dilemmas. Whether you see yourself as a mainstream parent or embrace ‘marginalized’ views, PWT injects clarity into the hard realities of parenthood. Agreement is not the goal in the show; it’s about finding your unique path in the messy, real-world chaos of raising kids. Flex your agency, think, and redefine modern parenthood with PWT, where debate is done different.

Parents Who Think Danusia Malina-Derben

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 46 Ratings

The Parents Who Think debate podcast interrupts our parenting status quo. Join Danusia Malina-Derben entrepreneur, author and mother of 10 for no-holds-barred debates between intelligent parents with diverse perspectives as they deliver raw and unfiltered opinions on crucial parenting dilemmas. Whether you see yourself as a mainstream parent or embrace ‘marginalized’ views, PWT injects clarity into the hard realities of parenthood. Agreement is not the goal in the show; it’s about finding your unique path in the messy, real-world chaos of raising kids. Flex your agency, think, and redefine modern parenthood with PWT, where debate is done different.

    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 3

    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 3

    Join us for the last episode of this meaty debate on “Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids”?! Our three guests certainly don’t shy away from tough questions as they share their candid insights on mollycoddling. From dissecting  its impact on society to the rise of entitled kids, we confront the consequences head-on in our "IF THIS THEN THAT" segment. 
     
    Tune in to discover the ONE HABIT each of our guests has developed in response to their stance on coddling children. Peek behind the scenes as we explore how these deeply held beliefs inform their day-to-day actions.
     
    Prepare for spirited views as our guests explore their positions, whether advocating for or against mollycoddling kids. Expect a blend of raw honesty, blunt introspections, and a dose of sass – because In Parents Who Think, we embrace the clash of ideas, never settling for mere agreement.
     
    As host Danusia wraps up the debate, she shares her own insights on whether she mollycoddles her brood of ten kids. After immersing yourself in this thought-provoking conversation, take a moment to reflect: Has this debate challenged your perspective? Has it prompted a reassessment of your beliefs? Ultimately, ask yourself: Did this episode make you think?
     
    Here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think. Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the question: "Should Schools Teach about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?"
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
     
    Discover more from us:
    Join us on Substack Follow us on Instagram  Connect with Danusia Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Advertising Inquiries here  
    Credits:
    Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben  Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers Assisted by Marie Kruz Cover art by Anthony Oram

    • 45 min
    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 2

    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 2

    Last episode on Parents Who Think, we threw down the start of the debate on whether we're making our kids too soft. If you missed it, don't sweat it. If you’ve never listened into a PWT debate you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates roll and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if you're in a rush, just dive into this episode where Danusia and three parents get real about whether we're coddling our kids too much.
     
    In this episode, we kick things off by defining what "mollycoddling" even means and what kind of grown-ups, guests want their kids to turn into. Then, they jump straight into the juicy part—the "Get Up On Your High Horse" segment. This is where things warm up a treat as guests air their opinions and share some eyebrow-raising practices. And hey, there's no pressure to agree here.
     
    You'll hear from one parent who's all about teaching self-control and sees discipline as the holy grail of parenting. Then there's the other parent who's basically a one-person concierge for their kids, although they didn't always spoil their older ones like this. And finally, there's the third parent who's setting their own standards for what mollycoddling means, all in the name of protecting their kids' mental health.
     
    And that's a wrap for now. Tune in next week for more from these same folks, where we’'ll dish out the real-life consequences of their beliefs. Remember, Parents Who Think aren't here to tell you what to believe; we’re serving up debates, and it's up to you to decide where you stand.
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
     
    Discover more from us:
    Join us on Substack
    Follow us on Instagram 
    Connect with Danusia
    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
    Advertising Inquiries here
     
     
    Credits:
    Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
    Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
    Assisted by Marie Kruz
    Cover art by Anthony Oram
     

    • 41 min
    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 1

    Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 1

    Welcome to another Parents Who Think debate, where we dive deep into the hot topics of parenting. This episode, we're kicking off the "Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids?" debate, and it's set to be quite the ride!
     
    If you're new to Parents Who Think, don't sweat it. In this 10-minute episode, we'll give you the lowdown on how PWT debates work and introduce you to host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Don't let her laid-back demeanor fool you; she's genuinely a mother to ten!
     
    In episode one, we get into the subject of Mollycoddled Kids. You'll get to know the three debate parents as they spill the beans on their lives in a quick-fire segment called Guest Life Stories. Then, Danusia Dishes the Dirt on her background with mollycoddling, setting the stage for what's to come.
     
    Next up, we have the Say It In Six segment, where parents sum up their opinions in just six words. It's harder than it sounds! Once we've got the nub of their views on mollycoddling, we move onto The P That Fits Me segment. Guests declare themselves as having Predictable, Progressive, or Polarizing opinions - it's like planting a flag in the ground to mark their territory.
     
    Do they ever get real when they tell us about their childhoods and how these shape their feelings about mollycoddling their own kids, or not?! And that's a wrap for this episode. 
    But don't worry, we've got plenty more content coming your way. Tune in next week for episode two of this debate, where we'll dive deeper into the topic with the same three PWT parents. Get ready for some serious tea-spilling in a segment called Get Up On Your High Horse, where the core debate goes down on whether we are creating mollycoddled kids. You won't want to miss it!
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney
     
    Discover more from us:
    • Join PWT on Substack
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Connect with Danusia 
    • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
    • Advertising Inquiries here
     
    Credits:
    • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
    • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
    • Assisted by Marie Kruz
    • Cover art by Anthony Oram

    • 43 min
    Debate 1: The Sharing Episode

    Debate 1: The Sharing Episode

    This special PWT Sharing Episode is for listeners who want to dive into all three episodes of Debate 1 in one convenient download. Prepare yourself for uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking debate on “Is Having a Favorite Child Okay?”  Three parents share their candid opinions from start to finish, leaving no stone unturned. Unlike other debate shows, PWT guests don’t name-call or shame each other despite their differing opinions. There are still plenty of surprises but no personal attacks. 
     
     
    -We start out as guests share their quick-fire 200 word LIFE STORY, followed by THE P THAT FITS ME segment. You’ll hear which guest thinks their opinion is Progressive, or Predictable or perhaps Polarising. 
     
     
    -Danusia, host of PWT confesses where she stands on this debate in the DISHING THE DIRT segment.  And on we go as each guest says-it-like-they-see-it in the GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE core part of the debate. Meanwhile, you’ll hear clips from four of Danusia's ten children as they discuss their perspectives on being her favourite child, or not.
     
     
    -In the "If THIS, Then THAT" section, the consequences of favouritism are debated without sugarcoating. We uncover the “ONE HABIT" adopted by guests based on their stance on favourite children. We explore the relationship between beliefs and actions, and reveal how guests' beliefs shape their choices and habits.
     
     
    -With the debate drawing to a close in the LAST WORDS segment , host Danusia answers the question: does she have a favourite among her ten children?
    As you consider what you’ve heard, ask yourself: Did this debate challenge your perspective? Did it prompt you to reconsider your beliefs? Because ultimately, the most important question remains: Did this episode make you think
     
    Because here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think.
     
    Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the burning question: "Are we creating mollycoddled kids?"
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes  
     
     
    Discover more from us:
    • Join PWT on Substack
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Connect with Danusia 
    • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
    • Advertising Inquiries here
     
     
    Credits:
    • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
    • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
    • Assisted by Marie Kruz
    • Cover art by Anthony Oram

    • 2 hrs 9 min
    Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 3

    Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 3

    Dive into the last episode of this juicy debate on “Is Having a Favourite Child Okay”?! Our three guests certainly don’t sugarcoat things as they share their real-life opinions about the potential fallouts of favouritism. From bruised self-esteem to strained relationships, the consequences are laid bare in our "IF THIS THEN THAT" segment.  But hold on, it's truly not all doom and gloom! Love still reigns supreme amidst it all.
     
     
    Discover the "ONE HABIT" that these parents developed based on their stance on favourite children. Peek behind the curtain as we explore how their beliefs shape their actions. This episode is fueled by diverging opinions and contrasting behaviours where guests passionately defend their insights, either for or against having favourites. We're all about the contrast of ideas here — because agreement is never the aim!
     
     
    And in an unexpected bonus, we hear again from Harriet, one of Danusia’s ten children, as she shares one additional perspective on being (in her view) the favoured child. Brace yourself for a blend of raw honesty and a dash of sass!
     
     
    Host Danusia closes this debate with heartfelt emotion when she answers whether she has a favourite child in her brood of ten kids.
     
     
    So, after diving into this thought-provoking discussion, ask yourself: Did this debate challenge your perspective? Did it prompt you to reconsider your beliefs? Because ultimately, the most important question remains: Did this episode make you think?
     
     
    Because here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think.
     
     
    Join us for the next PWT debate as we tackle the burning question: "Are we creating mollycoddled kids?" 
     
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes  
     
     
    Discover more from us:
    • Join PWT on Substack
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Connect with Danusia 
    • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
    • Advertising Inquiries here
     
     
    Credits:
    • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
    • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
    • Assisted by Marie Kruz
    • Cover art by Anthony Oram

    • 52 min
    Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 2

    Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 2

    The Parents Who Think debut debate “Is having a Favourite Child Okay?” landed last episode. Prime yourself with the mini episode called “HOW PARENTS WHO THINK DEBATES WORK’ and episode 1 before tuning in unless you like wondering, "What's even going on, and what am I in for?" Meet PWT host, Danusia Malina-Derben and the three parents as they begin to spill tea on this emotive debate topic.
     
     
    In episode 2 guests share whether they were favourite children or not, then jump straight into the GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE segment where the core back-and-forth debate goes down. Split opinions are at the heart of this episode. This is where guests passionately throw down their views and go head-to-head on why they believe what they believe. Remember, agreement is never the goal. 
     
     
    Four of Danusia, the host’s ten children, also share why they think they're either the favourite (or not) in her family. It’s a mix of honesty, heart and a sprinkle of sass. And that's a wrap till next week where the same guests tell you more, especially about the real life consequences of their opinions. 
     
     
    Parents Who Think are not here to tell you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think. 
     
     
    PWT Guests featured in this debate are:
    Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes  
     
     
    Discover more from us:
    • Join PWT on Substack
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Connect with Danusia 
    • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 
    • Advertising Inquiries here
     
     
    Credits:
    • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 
    • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers
    • Assisted by Marie Kruz
    • Cover art by Anthony Oram

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

Sparkly1001 ,

Format of the future

Loved the format of this podcast, it’s original and well thought out, others should take note. Interesting mix of perspectives and input from the host. Would definitely recommend!

Ange de lumiere ,

Love hearing different points of view

It helps me challenge my own thinking.

I listened to your new podcast and I love it. I already had two aha moments about the favourite child. The fact that it can be a temporary thing and each child can have their chance at it… but also that it’s worse to pretend to not have one if you do. Awareness is always so key. If you are aware, you can decide whether it is something you want to pursue or not. And I am confident your debate will give parents food for thought to make their own decisions.

And I also resonate with the idea that you can get along better with one child. It’s not favouritism in that case, not to me anyway. Looking forward to having a peek into the consequences of favouritism. I know them personally, as a favourite child: being my dad’s favourite entailed a lot of jealousy not just from my siblings but my mum. Not a nice experience.

dillydonks ,

Cannot stop listening!

I love this podcast so much, I’ve never been one to listen to podcasts before but I am hooked! This is so positive and relatable and funny too!!

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