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 in our "IF THIS THEN THAT" segment.   Tune in to...

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 into this episode where Danusia and three parents discuss...

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 called Guest Life Stories. Then, Danusia Dishes the Dirt on...

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 download. Prepare yourself for an uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking debate - three parents share their candid thoughts and opinions from start to finish, leaving no stone unturned. Unlike other debate shows, PWT guests don’t name-call or shame each other despite their differing opinions. There are plenty of surprises but no...

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 tough questions as they share their candid insights on mollycoddling. From dissecting  its impact on society to the rise of entitled kids, we confront the consequences head-on in our "IF THIS THEN THAT" segment.    Tune in to discover the ONE HABIT each of our guests has developed in response to their stance on coddling children. Peek behind the scenes...

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 real about whether we're coddling our kids too much.   In this episode, we...

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. Don't let her laid-back demeanor fool you; she's genuinely a mother to ten!   In episode one, we...

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?”  Three parents share their candid opinions from start to finish, leaving no stone unturned. Unlike other debate shows, PWT guests don’t name-call or shame each other despite their differing opinions. There are still plenty of surprises but no...

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...

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...

Welcome to this episode which is an introduction to the workings of the PWT 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 PWT on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Connect with Danusia  • ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 us 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. 

I’m joined today by Jenna Kutcher author, host of Goal Digger marketing podcast, mum of 2 and insta influencer with something like a million+ followers. This episode called TRUTH delves deeps into Jenna’s book called, “How are you REALLY?” and I ask her quite a few pressing questions. These include when we talk privilege as she recounts in her book how everything she’s ever wanted she’s asked for, which I wanted to know more about as it seems just that bit too, let’s say, simple. And there’s...

SFM host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “What’s the worst that could happen?” podcast. Hosted by multi-award winning business lawyer Suzanne Dibble, Danusia chats to her about the worst-case legal scenarios that have, and unfortunately did, rear their ugly head, and importantly how she dealt with them – this is all covered in a fun and light-hearted way, but with serious undertone. Danusia reveals what happened when IP for a mega media project was taken and in a...

SFM host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the “Father Daughter Dance” podcast hosted by Tim Taylor. Together we discuss the path forward to take on the challenges of being the best Dad possible. We talk about how a reframing of fathers roles and responsibilities is something that’s widely desired by many men but only slowly being enacted. Of course we talk about how women can, and must help and ways that we hurt efforts to ‘get there’. Lastly, we also touch on my...

SFM host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on a brilliant podcast about sober life, One for the Road, hosted by Grey area drinking coach, Dave Wilson. You can find him on insta @soberdave and while you’re there follow us on @school.for.mothers.podcast. “I love School for Mothers, it’s an injection of badass” please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more mothers — just like you — move toward the badass life and business that they desire. Click here‎,...

Interview Time with a Difference as I’m the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from Metro.co.uk asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father’s Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood. See what you think  “I love School for Mothers, it’s an injection of badass” please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more mothers — just like you —...

Celebration time in today’s episode. I’ve written a book due out at the end of the month all about fathers, and fatherhood identity. This is so exciting to share especially as it involved research with 1500+ men, and is my second book in a year! SPUNK, which is also the title of my new book, is me sharing why I chose this title (sidenote for all the “mansplainers”, I really do understand what the word means), what the meaning of this word originally was and how it relates to modern fatherhood...