On this re-run of the Yellow Chair Podcast, Helen talks to author & Founder of 'Untigering', Iris Chen discusses removing coercive strategies from parenting and the power of empathy and communication. Writing became a part of her healing process in learning to raise a highly sensitive child while learning to navigate her own emotions.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
02:46 Parenting as a form of self-compassion and growth.
06:00 Unrealistic expectations and coercive punishments in parenting.
08:27 Personal healing led to reevaluating parenting methods.
12:40 Mutual responsibility, personal power, community, healing patterns.
15:11 Moving to China gave us intentional community
22:02 Understanding needs under behavior for effective parenting.
27:27 Healing through writing, compassion for parents.
31:49 Raising a highly sensitive child
37:02 Appreciating and accepting our parents' imperfections.
40:05 Allowing ourselves to be imperfect, compassionate humans.
43:42 Practice without goals; focus on intention.
49:27 Learning to attune to oneself is key.
Follow Iris Chen-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untigering/?hl=en
Blog: https://untigering.com/Buy
Untigering Book: https://untigering.com/untigering-peaceful-parenting-for-the-deconstructing-tiger-parent/
Connect with Iris: https://msha.ke/untigering
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Links to all: https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/
