Dr. Wendy Mogel, a social-clinical psychologist specializing in children's development, brings her expertise to intimate therapy sessions with parents. They discuss parenting styles, embracing imperfections, children's cuteness, and unique words from different cultures. The podcast provides practical advice and explores the complexities of relationships and self-acceptance.
Parenting styles may clash due to inherited nurturing approaches, emphasizing the need for flexibility in raising bilingual children.
Embracing imperfections in children, inspired by the Japanese concept of 'Wabi Sabi,' promotes self-acceptance and appreciation of individuality.
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Parenting Styles in Nurture vs. Nature Debate
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the concept of nurture versus nurture, focusing on parenting styles. The podcast highlights how parenting styles based on nurturing approaches inherited from parents can clash, resulting in differing opinions on the most effective approach. Dr. Wendy Mowgle emphasizes the flexibility and diversity of children who are bilingual and adapt their behavior based on various social contexts, easing the pressure on parents to find the 'right' way to raise their children.
Embracing Imperfection with 'Wabi Sabi'
The podcast delves into the Japanese concept of 'Wabi Sabi,' which celebrates the beauty of imperfection. Dr. Wendy Mowgle discusses how this notion applies to parenting, encouraging parents to embrace their children's imperfections rather than striving for unattainable perfection. The discussion extends to the idea that unique traits, often considered flaws, can be the most endearing aspects of an individual, promoting self-acceptance and appreciation of individuality.
Exploring Cultural Concepts and Self-Acceptance
The episode introduces cultural words like 'kummerspek' from German, which refers to indulging in comfort eating post-breakup, and 'ajay a Tory' from Japanese, describing the disappointment of a haircut. Dr. Wendy Mowgle reflects on the significance of language in capturing complex emotional experiences, paralleling these words with the challenges of self-consciousness and self-acceptance. The conversation extends to the influence of societal perceptions on physical appearance, emphasizing the struggles of seeking control in an inherently imperfect world.
Nurture vs Nurture is a new podcast brought to you by the producers of Armchair Expert. Dr. Wendy Mogel, social-clinical psychologist and author, specializes in the protection and promotion of self-reliance, resilience, accountability and exuberance in children and she is our fearless leader in this new endeavor. Each week, Dr. Wendy sits down with a different set of parents for a therapy session. She brings her forty years of experience working with families to these intimate and wonderfully voyeuristic conversations. This podcast allows the listener to go on another family's journey and to receive practical advice along the way. Wendy proves that, perhaps counterintuitively, there is nothing more universal than our specificity. In each episode, Wendy also introduces us to a foreign word that is untranslatable into English in order to enhance our minds and vocabularies on parenthood, family and communication with those we love the most.
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