Please Yell at My Kids: Surprising Lessons from Global Parenting Styles | Marina Lopes (EP30)

This podcast is part of the Clear Intentions series of the show. What can American parents learn from Brazilian birth parties, Danish babies napping outside, or Singaporean grandparents deeply involved in childcare? In this episode, journalist Marina Lopes shares insights from her new book, Please Yell at My Kids: What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting and Community . Marina takes us on a global tour of parenting practices, highlighting the power of community, cultural traditions, and rethinking societal norms. Marina invites us to question the pressures we accept as normal and consider more connected, balanced ways to raise kids. This conversation is a refreshing, practical look at how shifting our mindset could make parenting more joyful—and less lonely. Links Discussed in This Episode | Connect with Marina: Website Book: Please Yell at My Kids by Marina Lopes Instagram About Marina| Marina Lopes is a Brazilian-American journalist who has covered feminism, caregiving, and motherhood across five continents. From 2016 to 2020, she reported on Brazil for The Washington Post, covering everything from female shamans in the Amazon to mothers affected by gang violence and the Zika epidemic. Her work on the Venezuelan diaspora was nominated for a Pulitzer. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two children. Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity . Questions | You can contact me through my website , find me on Instagram , Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook . Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy