Anxiety Rx 103. Dads, Are You Listening? Lessons on Parenting and Connection
In this episode, I chat with Ian Abbott about the challenges of parenting, especially from a dad's point of view. We talk about how being aware of emotions is key and how parental anxiety can affect kids.
Ian shares some great tips from his parenting classes for dads, focusing on how important it is for fathers to connect with their children's feelings.
We discuss how to find the right balance between pushing kids to grow and giving them support, how curiosity helps us understand emotions, and how parenting roles are changing.
The conversation centers on creating a safe space for open talks and emotional growth.
Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Challenges in Parenting
01:38 - Emotional Awareness in Parenting
02:59 - Men Seeking Help
04:07 - Energetic Influence on Children
05:49 - Stereotypes of Fatherhood
06:52 -Guiding Children Through Challenges
07:27 - Emotional Development in Boys
09:17 - Goals of Parenting Classes
10:07 - Cultural Stigma Around Men's Emotions
10:26 - Benefits of Men's Groups
11:20 - Single Dads vs. Single Moms
12:14 - Nurturing and Challenging Dynamics
13:01 - Importance of Emotional Resilience
14:01 - Experiences of Discomfort
15:52 - Personal Growth Through Challenges
17:42 - Validating Emotions in Parenting
18:52 - Understanding Immersion in Parenting
19:10 - Information vs. Conversation in Courses
20:19 - The Importance of Slowing Down
23:03 - Curiosity Over Fixing
23:59 - Building Resilience in Parenting
26:44 - Emotional Immaturity in Parenting
27:16 - Role Reversal in Parenting
29:02 - Modeling Healthy Behavior
30:20 - Humor as a Coping Mechanism
31:54 - Parenting Daughters Softly
32:08 - Common Challenges in Parenting
33:17 - Self-Awareness and Reflection
34:43 - Visualizing Conflict and Repair
35:03 - The Importance of Repair
36:01 - Handling Discomfort in Parenting
36:59 - Listening vs. Fixing
38:00 - Asking for Understanding
39:16 - Girls and Emotional Expression
40:18 - Creating Open Conversations
41:01 - Body Awareness and Emotional Regulation
42:35 - Using Self as a Reference Point
43:49 - The Power of Connection
44:34 - Normalizing Male Emotions
45:14 - Emotional Sovereignty
46:30 - Shame and Emotional Disconnect
47:07 - Finding Ian's Course
48:37 - Shared Experiences in Parenting Classes
49:27 - Learning and Empowerment
50:00 - Managing Children's Emotional Outbursts