Socialization
175: I’ll be me; can you be you?
In this highly personal episode, I share my journey of self-diagnosis with autism and how it’s provided clarity and insight into my life experiences. You’ll hear voicemails from my therapist explaining my screening results and conversations with friends about friendship challenges. I address listener feedback, discussing how my podcast episodes are perceived as both helpful and judgmental. The goal is to help you understand yourself better and recognize that your child’s struggles reflect their needs, not a need for fixing. It’s about better understanding and meeting those needs for both you and your child.
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167: Healing and Helping with Mutual Aid with Dean Spade
In this enlightening conversation with Dean Spade, we delve into the concept of mutual aid, exploring how it offers a more effective alternative to traditional volunteering. We discuss the healing power of community and how mutual aid can address the systemic challenges we face. This episode sheds light on how these ideas relate to parenting, especially in the context of the Taming Your Triggers workshop.
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159: Supporting Girls’ Relationships with Dr. Marnina Gonick
Explore the intricacies of girls’ relationships in our culture with Dr. Marnina Gonick. In this episode, we discuss why girls may sometimes exhibit “mean” behaviors and whether these are choices or influenced by societal pressures. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Gonick, a Canada Research Chair in Gender, as she delves into girls’ roles in our society and their potential to bring about change. Stay tuned for more on boys’ relationships in upcoming episodes.
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157: How to find your village
In a special episode, listeners Jenny and Emma share their transformative journey of support. They started with different challenges but found solutions through connection within a parent community. Emma and her husband improved their communication, and Jenny resolved sleep and behavior issues with her son. Discover the power of collective support within the Parenting Membership.
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155: How to get your child to listen to you
Chrystal’s insightful approach to getting her spirited children to listen without raising entitled kids is a must-listen. She shares practical tools and collaborative strategies. Her success story proves that respectful parenting doesn’t create entitled children but fosters cooperation. Explore her transformative journey from battles to collaboration, inspired by the Setting Loving (& Effective!) Limits workshop.
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