Pop Culture Parenting Episode 114: Survival reflection
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Aug 11, 2025 Dive into heartfelt stories of survival shared by listeners, offering raw reflections and practical tips for parenting amidst chaos. Enjoy humorous takes on bedtime battles and contrasting parenting styles that highlight the joy and frustration of raising children. Explore the emotional complexities of parenting neurodivergent kids and the importance of community support. The conversation encourages self-kindness, healing, and the significance of empathy in nurturing family dynamics, all woven into a tapestry of transformative personal growth.
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Lying Between Kids To Share Attention
- Billy describes lying on the floor between his two kids at night so neither feels unfairly favoured.
- He uses small practical adjustments to balance attention and manage his own parenting frustrations.
Turning From Achievement To Unconditional Love
- A listener realised she had been parenting by achievement and consciously chose to show unconditional love to her children.
- She told her six-year-old, “I love you for who you are, not for what you do,” and it changed their relationship.
Parent Who Switched Styles Through Learning
- A father described moving from authoritarian parenting toward an authoritative, connection-first approach after learning about neurodivergence.
- He now uses therapy and practical self-care to build capacity and model change for his children.