In this engaging discussion, Myleik Teele, founder of Curlbox and mother of two, shares her candid insights on the realities of parenthood. She highlights the emotional complexities new parents face and the importance of self-care amidst the chaos. Myleik emphasizes the need for open communication between parenting partners and reflects on the personal growth that comes from parenting challenges. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their mixed emotions and find comfort in knowing they’re not alone on this demanding journey.
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Loss in Parenthood
New parents experience a deep sense of loss after having a baby.
This loss includes the loss of quiet, time, and their sense of self.
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Prioritizing Self-Care
New moms should prioritize self-care and plan for support.
Ask for practical help like meals, childcare, or postpartum massages instead of material gifts.
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Sacrifice and Motherhood
There's societal pressure on mothers to sacrifice their well-being for their children.
This can lead to guilt when moms prioritize self-care.
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In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.
This is an edited version of an earlier episode.
Becoming a parent is really hard. And part of what makes it hard is the unrealistic narrative about what parenthood should feel like. In this episode, Dr. Becky has a real, say-it-how-it-is discussion about parenthood with one of her favorite new friends, Myleik Teele. While no podcast episode can single-handedly make parenthood any easier, this one will help you feel less alone in all the tricky moments that are sure to come.
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To listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy
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