Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

5 Ways Parents Can Make Their Lives Easier Right Now

Apr 20, 2020

Janet Lansbury, an expert in parenting and child development, shares insightful strategies to ease the daily pressures of caregiving. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and adjusting expectations in a social media-driven world. By empowering children to take responsibility for their schoolwork and play, parents can foster independence. Janet also discusses how to embrace children's emotions while setting necessary boundaries, promoting resilience in a nurturing environment. Her practical tips aim to help parents navigate their challenges with confidence and grace.

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Quick takeaways

Parents should focus on staying present and adjusting expectations to enhance emotional well-being for themselves and their children.

Empowering children by stepping back from non-essential roles allows parents to reduce stress and foster independence in their kids.

Deep dives

Embracing the Parenting Journey

It is crucial for parents to recognize that they are navigating through a challenging and transitional phase of life. This understanding allows them to adjust expectations, acknowledging that emotions such as boredom, anxiety, and sadness may arise for both parents and children alike. Instead of striving for an idealized version of parenting, they should focus on staying present in the moment and taking things one day at a time. By embracing the ups and downs, parents can foster a more relaxed environment for both themselves and their children, making the journey more enjoyable.

Intro

2min

Navigating Parenting with Compassion and Mindfulness

5min

Empowering Independence in Children: Schoolwork and Playtime

2min

Embracing Children's Emotions and Setting Boundaries

13min

Even in the best of times, caring for children is a balancing act that is never mastered. The ground shifts constantly, and we adapt accordingly, doing our very best to provide care, love, support and encouragement within the daily rhythms of our lives. Our children are acutely aware of change or disruption, and they look to us for stability and leadership. In fact, they insist upon it. If we falter, they’ll reflect it in their behaviors. That’s a lot of pressure! In this episode, Janet offers five suggestions parents can use to help maintain their balance with confidence and grace.

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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