063: Fear in Parenting Parent Driven Development

Parent Driven Development

Episode 063: Fear in Parenting

0:40 Fear and stress of parenting


From independent… to having dependents
Trends of becoming more conservative once a parent


2:50 Decision making process


High alert, more burden than non-parents
Different decisions and problems at different stages of the kids
Background buzz of constant anxiety


6:40 Different stresses


Physical dangers for smaller kids, choking hazards
Trying to avoid helicopter parenting
Screen interest, programming, and patience


10:55 Big anxieties


Screen time !! Constant worry and stress for modern parents with kids
Augmenting reality through screens - stress for middle school aged parents
How to foster new sibling relationships


Siblings Without Rivalry - book


How to avoid middle child syndrome with three kids, carve out alone time with each child
Feeling guilty to tell kids to play by themselves.. But it’s also important to learn


21:35 Genius and fail moments from the last week


KWu moves to a new house and her son is waking every night from terrors or feeling too cold as she’s been keeping the thermostat down real low. #fail
Jess’s son is a pretty adventurous eater and recently discovered balsamic vinegar which is now a new favorite! #genius
Chris makes biscuits and conjures a family night which turned into a great family time. #genius


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