Modern Parenting
124: The Art of Holding Space
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…
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123: Maternal Ambivalence: What it is, and what to do about it
This episode builds on our recent conversations with Dr. Moira Mikolajczak on Parental Burnout and with Dr. Susan Pollak on Self-Compassion. Today we talk with Dr. Sarah LaChance Adams, Florida Blue Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and the Director of the Florida Blue Center for Ethics at the University of North Florida, on…
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122: Self-Compassion for Parents
In this episode, Dr. Susan Pollak helps us to apply mindfulness skills to our relationships with our children so we can parent in line with our values, rather than just reacting when our children push our buttons. You’ll learn: – What’s the point of mindfulness, and does it matter if we bring our full attention…
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120: How to Raise a Child Who Uses Their Uniqueness to Create Happiness (RE-RELEASE)
I’ve heard from listeners that what they call “The Dark Horse Episode,” the interview with Dr. Todd Rose, that this is one of their favorite conversations on the podcast, and for this reason I’m doing something I’ve never done before: reissuing that episode. Dr. Rose and I discussed ways to personalize children’s learning to help…
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119: Aligning Your Parenting With Your Values
Ever have a vague sense that your interactions with your child aren’t quite aligned with your values…but aren’t quite sure what to do about it? Have you been to a protest and shouted “Black Lives Matter! Fight the Power!”…and then gone home and forced your child to brush their teeth? Have you chastised…
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