Parents Who Think

Parents Who Think

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.

Episodes

July 1, 2024 142 mins

This special episode is perfect for binge listeners! Dive into the full "Should Parents Let Their Underage Children Drink Alcohol?" debate and enjoy an uninterrupted exploration of this complex topic. Three parents share their unfiltered thoughts and opinions, holding nothing back.

 

We kick off with guests presenting their brief 200-word LIFE STORIES, then move to THE P THAT FITS ME segment, ...

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Join us for the final episode of the debate, "Should Parents Let Their Underage Children Drink Alcohol?"  Our three guests tackle tough questions head-on, openly sharing their views on underage drinking. In the "If This, Then That" segment, they reveal the unvarnished consequences of allowing or not allowing underage drinking. We also explore the one...

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Opinionated parents weigh in on the topic of underage drinking. Listen to debate guests discuss the reasons for and against allowing underage kids to drink alcohol. Is normalizing alcohol consumption harmful, and if so, why? Should parents introduce alcohol to their underage children to prepare them for adulthood? What are the risks of endorsing underage drinking?

 

Get surprising answers to t...

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Opinionated parents sound off about whether underage kids should drink alcohol. Who are the three parents in this hot debate? Do they have predictable, progressive or polarising opinions? What’s the link between their childhood and what they think about underage kids drinking booze?

 

Have your say at team@parentswhothink.co.uk or over at the  PWT Youtube channel

 

PWT Guests featured in this debate are:

Keiyia Jackson-George +Da...

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This special episode is perfect for binge listeners! Listen to the complete "Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland?" debate and enjoy an uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking topic. Three parents share their unfiltered thoughts and opinions, holding nothing back.

 

We start with guests presenting their quick 200-word LIFE STORIES, then move on to THE P THAT FITS...

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Join us for the final episode of the “Should Smacking be Banned in England and Northern Ireland?” debate. Our three guests tackle tough questions head-on as they openly discuss their views on smacking and whether it should be banned. From examining its impact on children to exploring the cultural acceptance of smacking, we delve into the consequences in our IF THIS THEN THAT segment.

 

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Parents Who Think (PWT) guests Jo, Roma and Nicole “Get Up On Their High Horse” in our “Should Smacking be Banned in England and Northern Ireland?” debate. Didn’t listen to episode one of this debate? Don’t worry.

 

If you’ve a newcomer to PWT debates you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates work and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if ...

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For our "Should Smacking be Banned in England & Northern Ireland?" debate, host Danusia Malina-Derben speaks with Roma Norriss + Jo Bull Nicole Ratcliffe . Two guests firmly advocate for a ban (but for different reasons), while one urges us to tread carefully before implementing these measures. 

 

Part 1 kicks off by delving into the lives of these three debate parents when they share the heart of their Life Stories in 200 words....

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This special episode is for those who love a binge listen.  Here’s the “Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?” debate in one convenient download. Expect a seamless exploration of this thought-provoking debate as three parents share their raw thoughts and opinions without holding back.

 

We kick things off with guests sharing their quick 200-word LIFE STORIES, follo...

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Join us for the final instalment of our robust debate on "Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation?" Our trio of guests dives deep into this contentious issue, fearlessly tackling tough questions and offering candid insights on the importance of addressing these topics in education. From the allocation of classroom time to fostering inclusivity and empathy among students, we confront the repercussions head-on...

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This episode Parents Who Think (PWT) guests Amy, Jane and Virginia continue debating the “Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation?” topic. Didn’t listen to episode one of this debate? Don’t worry. 

 

If you’ve a newcomer to PWT debates you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates work and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if you're in a rush, just dive in...

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We kick off the "Should Schools Teach About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation?" debate today.

 

If you're new to Parents Who Think, this 10-minute episode, gives the lowdown on how PWT debates work and introduces you to host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Don't let her demeanor fool you; she's genuinely a mother to ten!

 

In episode one, we meet our next three debate parents as they share about their lives in a quick-fire segment calle...

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March 30, 2024 128 mins

This special PWT Sharing Episode is for people who like a binge listen.  Here’s the “Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? debate in one convenient...

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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 toug...

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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 rea...

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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....

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February 24, 2024 129 mins

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?...

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February 17, 2024 52 mins

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...

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February 10, 2024 41 mins

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.

 

 

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February 3, 2024 34 mins

The Parents Who Think debut debate has arrived. Join us for “Is having a Favourite Child Okay?” We break down what PWT debates are all about in this episode, so you're not left wondering, "What's even going on, and what am I in for?" Meet PWT host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Instead of hitting you with a boring bio, she spills some real-deal stats about herself. Yep, these numbers are no joke, total...

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