Minimalist Moms Podcast

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:WebsiteBook: Please Yell at My Kids by Marina LopesInstagramAbout Marina|Marina Lopes is a Brazilian-American journalist who has covered feminism, caregiving, and motherhood across five