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The Non-Obvious Show · Episode 68

Why You Should Let People Yell At Your Kids

with Marina Lopes

Episode 68 · March 10, 2026 · 35 min

In This Episode

Marina Lopes, a Brazilian American journalist, shares insights from her global research on parenting practices. Learn how international insights can transform American parenting and community support systems, emphasizing practical strategies to build a nurturing environment for raising children.

Key Takeaways

  • The importance of community support in parenting
  • Cultural differences in parenting practices
  • Strategies to build a supportive village
  • The role of government and policy in family support
  • Involving fathers and redistributing caregiving responsibilities

What We Cover

  • 00:00The Importance of Learning Through Practice
  • 01:19Cultural Insights on Parenting
  • 03:28The Loneliness of American Parenting
  • 04:48The Need for Community in Parenting
  • 07:45Cultural Changes in Parenting Roles
  • 09:38Learning Through Failure: Dads in Charge
  • 12:37The Role of Mothers in Parenting Dynamics
  • 14:48The Breaking Point of Parenting Support
  • 16:45The Need for Policy Change
  • 17:41Redefining Family and Community Responsibilities
  • 19:49Cultural Practices in Parenting
  • 22:37Building Community Support
  • 24:25Integrating Global Parenting Practices
  • 27:18Creating Visible Community Spaces

About The Guest

Marina Lopes Journalist; author of Please Yell at My Kids

Marina Lopes is a journalist and the author of Please Yell at My Kids, a book about how other cultures raise children in community. She covered Brazil for the Washington Post and Mozambique for Reuters, and reports on caregiving, motherhood and gender.

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