Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

How Self-Care and Boundaries Work Together

Jun 2, 2020

Janet, a consultant specializing in parental guidance, addresses the challenges faced by parents working from home. She shares insights on establishing structured routines and the importance of self-care amidst chaos. Janet discusses creating meaningful moments with children, balancing personal time with parenting duties, and the necessity of setting boundaries. She emphasizes that prioritizing self-care not only benefits parents but also enhances family well-being, encouraging open communication and clarity in navigating parenting dilemmas.

30:22

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Janet

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing self-care, even for brief moments, is essential for maintaining mental health and benefiting family dynamics during stressful times.

Establishing clear boundaries with children is crucial for creating a harmonious family environment and modeling healthy behaviors for them.

Deep dives

Balancing Work and Family Life

Many parents are struggling to find a balance while working from home, especially when caring for small children. A stressed parent shared her feelings of inadequacy and envy towards those who seemed to have more time for their kids. The pressures of adapting to a new routine have led to feelings of frustration, as the parent seeks to carve out moments for self-care while managing work demands. Open communication about these challenges can provide clarity and reassurance to parents, helping them realize they are not alone in their struggles.

Intro

4min

Navigating Work and Family Chaos

4min

Creating Nurturing Moments Through Full Presence

2min

Balancing Self-Care and Parenting

6min

Navigating Parental Boundaries

14min

The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries for Parents

3min

A stressed parent’s email prompted Janet to offer a phone consultation to address some of the common issues facing many parents who are now working at home. This mom says in her email that she has tried (and failed) to provide structure to the day to include uninterrupted one-on-one time with each child, periods where both she and her husband can concentrate on their work, and attempts at self-care. But it hasn’t worked. She also feels envious of parents who say that they are enjoying or even savoring this time at home with their kids, because “between working, caring for the kids, feeding my family, keeping the house, and managing our anxiety… my husband and I have never felt busier.”

For more advice on common parenting issues, please check out Janet's best-selling books on Audible, FREE with a 30-day trial membership if you use this link: adbl.co/2OBVztZ.

Paperbacks and e-books are also available at Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble and Apple Books.

Janet's exclusive audio series "Sessions" is available for download. This is a collection of recorded one-on-one consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (www.SessionsAudio.com).

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