Modern Parenting
137: Psychological Flexibility through ACT with Dr. Diana Hill
Discover the power of psychological flexibility – a valuable trait associated with wellness and reduced anxiety. It’s about being fully present, aligning with your values, and making choices based on your values. Dr. Diana Hill, co-author of the book “ACT Daily Journal,” delves into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you enhance your psychological flexibility through practical exercises. Join us in this episode to unlock the potential of ACT for personal growth.
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136: Mother’s Day Momifesto
As we transition from the liminal space of COVID-19, it’s a chance to rethink the world we want to create. Do we simply return to the old “normal,” or can we envision something better? Explore the possibilities in this Mother’s Day Momifesto, from deeper connections to reevaluating priorities and supporting families. It’s time to shape a more meaningful future.
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135: 5 reasons respectful parenting is so hard
Discover the reasons why respectful parenting is challenging and what you can do about them in this episode. Learn why parents often feel exhausted despite adopting respectful parenting practices and how to overcome common obstacles in this approach to parenting. Gain insights from expert perspectives and real-life experiences to help you navigate the difficulties of respectful parenting.
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SYPM 012: From fear-filled conflict to parenting as a team
Nicole shares her journey of parenting from a place of fear and control, rooted in her own upbringing by a single parent who had a traumatic childhood. Despite her core values of empathy, constant learning, and justice, Nicole struggled with the fear of not being a good enough parent and constantly sought information to bridge the gap between her struggles and her desired parenting style.
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134: Beyond Sex Education with Dr. Nadine Thornhill
In this episode we build on our conversation with Charlotte Rose about sex for us parents to go (far) Beyond Sex Ed with sex educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill, whose direct, fun, engaging style will help you to see that you, too, can have conversations about sex and pleasure with your own children.
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