Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
Is My Past Ruining the Present?
May 14, 2024
Dr. Shefali discusses present-moment parenting and connecting with children, exploring topics like parental guilt, overcompensation, intergenerational trauma, and nurturing the inner child. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being fully present with children, releasing past baggage, and embracing each moment anew in parenting.
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Quick takeaways
- Release past burdens to focus on authentic connections with children in the present moment.
- Practice self-compassion and reframing past experiences to nurture deeper connections with children.
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Dr. Shefali emphasizes being present for children
It is important for parents to release their past and focus on being present for their children in the moment, as children live in the present. The podcast discusses how a mother, Erica, a military veteran, struggles with guilt for missing key moments in her son's life due to her service deployments, leading to a lack of connection with him in his teens. Dr. Shefali highlights the importance of reframing guilt, accepting past actions, and focusing on connecting authentically with children in the present moment, rather than overcompensating for missed time.
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