Parents Who Think

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?"

Parents Who Think Guests featured in this debate are:

Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes

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Credits:

• Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben

• Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers

• Assisted by Marie Kruz

• Cover art by Anthony Oram

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 Parents Who Think 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

Welcome to this episode which is an introduction to the workings of the Parents Who Think debate show. You'll learn about PWT debate segments and a little about Danusia Malina-Derben, the host.

It's not mandatory to know about either but debates will make much more sense if you know what you can expect out of the show. PWT is debate done different, where real opinions meet real parents!

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Thinon 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

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, totally legit!

After an intro to the general subject of favourites, Danusia DISHES THE DIRT on her background with favourites, setting the stage for the main event. Then, get to know the three debate parents as they spill the deets on their lives in a quick LIFE STORY segment. They don't hold back in the SAY IT IN SIX segment, summing up their opinions in just six words.

Once you've got the lowdown on where everyone stands, it's time for THE P THAT FITS ME segment. Guests declare themselves as Predictable, Progressive, or Polarising - it's like planting a flag in the ground to mark their territory. And that's a wrap for this episode!

Jump back into episode Two of this debate next week for another round with the same three PWT parents. This time, they're spilling even more tea. The highlight? A segment called GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE, where the core debate goes down on whether having a favourite child is okay or not.

Get ready to also hear from four of the host, Danusia's children, as they share why they think they're the favourite (or not) in her family.

PWT Guests featured in this debate are:

Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Think 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

Parents Who Think debate show is here! Well. almost. This is the third Trailer for the show.

On PWT you'll hear debates on hot button parenting topics. Three parents per debate chew over their opinions and spit out their reasons for them.

In this trailer meet Danusia Malina-Derben, your host. You'll learn when you can expect the first debate to drop, reflect a bit on why PWT is needed and what you can expect out of the show. PWT is debate done different, where real opinions meet real parents!

The episode after all three trailers introduces you to the workings of the show and is called HERE'S HOW PARENTS WHO THINK DEBATES WORK.

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Think 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

Parents Who Think debate show is here! Well. almost. This is the second Trailer for the show.

On PWT you'll hear debates on hot button parenting topics. Three parents per debate chew over their opinions and spit out their reasons for them.

In this trailer meet Danusia Malina-Derben, your host. You'll learn when you can expect the first debate to drop, reflect a bit on why PWT is needed and what you can expect out of the show. PWT is debate done different, where real opinions meet real parents!

The episode after all three trailers introduces you to the workings of the show and is called HERE'S HOW PARENTS WHO THINK DEBATES WORK.

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Think 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

Parents Who Think debate show is here! Well. almost. This is the first Trailer for the show.

On PWT you'll hear debates on hot button parenting topics. Three parents per debate chew over their opinions and spit out their reasons for them.

In this trailer meet Danusia Malina-Derben, your host. You'll learn when you can expect the first debate to drop, reflect a bit on why PWT is needed and what you can expect out of the show. PWT is debate done different, where real opinions meet real parents!

The episode after all three trailers introduces you to the workings of the show and is called HERE'S HOW PARENTS WHO THINK DEBATES WORK.

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Think 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

Parents Who Think (PWT) is coming soon! Consider this the pre-trailer to the trailer to the show. It's designed to get you pre-excited(!) for the show.

Discover more from us:

• Join Parents Who Think 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

It's announcement time! Changes are coming to School for Mothers. This is the bridge from old style SFM to let you know what's coming soon. In a couple of weeks, we'll begin dropping trailers for the new expanded show.

> What happened when Danusia made a tiny list of guests she didn't want on the pod - and how Katie Hopkins (no.1 slot) became her guest;

> How the Katie Hopkins interview went and why it sat unpublished on Danusia's podcast shelf for so long;

> Moments from this interview that left Danusia agitated - including how this sharpened her need to review who gets voice;

> How Danusia 'drawing lines' on what can and cannot be said and what gets to be made public impacted her thinking;

> Why the distinction Danusia explores between freedom of speech and safety for women and marginalised people, is crucial;

> Why hearing from people with different views has nothing to do with seeking agreement - and how this matters for our children;

> How this process sparked the future of the pod.