Raising Good Humans S2 Ep 4: Julianna Margulies Shares Her Experience Being Parented and How It Shaped Her Own Parenting
Jul 9, 2021
In this podcast, actress and author Julianna Margulies, known for her roles in ER and The Good Wife, shares insights from her own childhood and its impact on her parenting style. She discusses the significance of reflection and storytelling for emotional resilience. Julianna dives into navigating teenage independence, managing digital boundaries, and the vital role of parental presence. She emphasizes understanding parents' decisions from an adult perspective and explores the pitfalls of perfectionism, encouraging self-compassion in the journey of parenting.
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Clarity Shapes Parenting Resilience
- Making sense of our childhood stories builds emotional strength and resilience in parenting.
- Understanding the past shapes attachment, parenting style, and adult-child relationships.
Sunshine Girl and Childhood Wonder
- Julianna was labeled 'Sunshine Girl,' feeling pressured to always brighten others' moods.
- She describes parenting as appreciating children's wonder and sharing small joyous moments like shadows and water ripples.
Avoid Child Labeling, Embrace Becoming
- Avoid labeling children; let them "become" who they naturally are without rigid expectations.
- Respect that both parents and kids continue evolving throughout life.
