SYPM 009: How to Set Boundaries in Parenting

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Episode banner for this episode of Sharing Your Parenting Mojo with a picture of the guest Xavier Dagba of Reparenting on the left side and the episode number and title which reads, SYPM 009: How to set boundaries on parenting. The Your Parenting Mojo logo and slogan Research-based ideas to help kids thrive is displayed on the bottom right.

Join life coach and reparenting expert Xavier Dagba in an insightful discussion on the topic of boundaries in parenting. Discover how our cultural upbringing often neglects teaching children about boundaries and the impact this has on our ability to set and enforce boundaries as adults. Explore the distinction between boundaries and limits, gaining a deeper understanding of their role in our interactions with children. Empower yourself with valuable insights and strategies to establish healthy boundaries and reclaim a sense of personal agency in your parenting journey.

125: Should you worry about technoference?

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I often hear two related ideas about adults’ screen usage around children. Sometimes the parent asking the question guiltily confesses to using screens around their children more than they would like, and to using screens as a momentary escape from the demands of parenting. Or the parent asking the question feels that they have found…

124: The Art of Holding Space

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Image banner for Your Parenting Mojo Episode 124 with the title of the episode on the right-hand side which reads The Art of Holding Space. The logo of Your Parenting Mojo is at the bottom right corner and the slogan which reads Research-based ideas to help kids thrive. An image of three stacked bowl can be seen on the left-hand side.

If you’ve been a parent for a while, or maybe even if you haven’t, you probably saw an article on Holding Space making the rounds of online communities a few years ago.  In the article the author, Heather Plett, describes how she and her siblings were able to hold space for their dying mother in her final days because a palliative care…

123: Maternal Ambivalence: What it is, and what to do about it

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A woman with her hand on her forehead appears stressed while holding a sleeping baby.

Explore the concept of maternal ambivalence. Discover the intricate dynamics of simultaneously loving our children deeply while feeling torn between our parental role and personal needs. Gain valuable insights into the different forms maternal ambivalence can take and learn practical strategies to navigate this tension. Dr. Adams, an expert in philosophy and ethics, shares her expertise on societal influences and offers guidance on finding balance and understanding our own needs within the parenting journey.