

We Need to Fix These Parenting Trends | Dr. Aliza Pressman
5 snips Jul 19, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist and host of Raising Good Humans, shares her insights on parenting challenges. She emphasizes the need for balance between chaos and rigidity, urging parents to set boundaries while fostering autonomy in their children. The discussion tackles the pitfalls of social media's impact on mental health and the importance of redefining success as peace of mind rather than societal expectations. Dr. Pressman offers valuable advice for navigating modern parenting with empathy and intentionality.
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Meet in the Middle
- Meet in the middle, rather than overcorrecting.
- If one partner is extreme, the other shouldn't go to the opposite extreme.
Parenting Advice Overload
- Parenting advice often feels overwhelming, extreme, and exhausting.
- People crave simpler, more basic parenting guidance.
Kids as Proxies
- Parents often treat children as proxies for their own self-esteem.
- Kids feel this and it damages trust.