Happy Place

How your childhood affects your parenting style

Jul 26, 2024

Paloma Faith discusses the pressure for women to 'have it all', Kate Ferdinand talks about caring for her blended family, and Alain de Botton explains how childhood affects actions. The podcast delves into parenting challenges, childhood behavior, and the impact of fatherhood on personal life and creativity.

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Paloma Faith

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Quick takeaways

Understanding how childhood experiences impact behavior as adults.

Navigating challenges of parenting, including regulating children's emotions effectively.

Deep dives

Challenges of Parenting and Identity

Parenting poses challenges of balancing emotional security for kids while maintaining one's identity and sanity. The speaker acknowledges struggles, highlights intergenerational trauma's impact, and critiques societal expectations. Managing the emotional load can be overwhelming, especially during demanding times like summer holidays, requiring a balance between family moments and personal obligations.

Intro

4min

Navigating Parenthood and Relationships in Modern Society

18min

Understanding the Connection Between 'Naughty' Behavior in Children and the Nervous System

4min

Exploring Childhood Behavior and the Impact of Unconditional Love

8min

Exploring the Influence of Fatherhood on Personal Time, Patience, and Creativity

2min

Reflecting on Parenting Styles and Childhood Influences

3min

Petrified that your parenting is screwing your kid up? Crying out for support from people around you? Fearne’s pulled together some stories and advice from Happy Place guests who’ll make you feel more empowered and less alone in raising children.

Not a parent? Not to worry! You’ll learn just as much about how to regulate your own emotions, how your childhood is affecting your behaviour today, and why feminism might have sold women an unrealistic dream...

You’ll hear from Paloma Faith on the pressure for women to ‘have it all’, Kate Ferdinand on caring for her blended family, and Gabor Maté on why we all need wider community support.

Kate Silverton asks: “are kids being ‘naughty’ or are they just really struggling to regulate their nervous system?” Alain De Botton explains how your childhood is still be affecting your actions, and Zayn reflects on how fatherhood has changed him for the better.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains some chat about suicide, so take care while listening

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