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Do We Overcomplicate Parenting? The Problem With #ParentingExperts

May 27, 2024

Jess, a high school student turned online parenting educator, shares her insights on navigating the complex world of parenting advice. Scott joins her to discuss the troubling prevalence of misinformation and the need for credible guidance. They stress that building a strong attachment with children can be achieved through simple everyday acts of love. The duo also emphasizes that parenting isn't as complicated as it seems on social media, advocating for a critical approach to online parenting resources.

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Quick takeaways

Jess emphasizes the importance of identifying credible parenting advice amidst the prevalent misinformation and fearmongering on social media.

The podcast highlights the critical role of emotional attachment through nurturing interactions for fostering healthy parent-child relationships.

Jess shares her personal journey, illustrating how a holistic approach to parenting incorporates both child behaviors and parental mental health.

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Journey into Parenting Expertise

The speaker's path to becoming a parenting expert began with a natural affinity for listening to others and a desire to help. From a young age, they acted as a confidante for their friends, a trait they attribute to their father's listening skills. Discovering the field of psychotherapy during a high school career day served as a pivotal moment, igniting their passion for supporting others through scientific principles. This foundation ultimately led to a focused education in adult development and family relationships at a specialized university program, establishing the speaker's expertise in the realm of parenting.

Intro

2min

From Therapy to Parenthood: A Personal Journey

14min

Navigating Parenting Insights and Misinformation

3min

Navigating Parenting in the Age of Social Media

12min

Navigating Parenting Myths: The Truth About Discipline and Sleep Training

3min

Navigating Parenting Myths

10min

Creating Lasting Memories Through Quality Time

2min

Navigating Social Media Mindfully in Parenting

2min

Jess shares her personal journey, starting with being a high school student with a passion for helping people, her education in child development, and how she eventually became an online parenting educator.

After being on social media for over six years, Jess has noticed some troubling themes in the online parent education space. Jess and Scott discuss the pervasiveness of misinformation and fear-mongering in online parenting advice and share tips for identifying credible, trustworthy guidance.

Jess and Scott emphasize the importance of building a strong attachment with your child through simple, everyday acts of love and attunement and reassure listeners that parenting isn’t as complicated as it seems to be online.

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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

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