063: Fear in Parenting

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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KWu