Dr. Mogel talks to Lucy & Joseph, part of family #21, about divorced co-parenting. They discuss maintaining respect, teaching culinary arts and surgical technology, importance of reading to children, history of their relationship, contrasting parenting philosophies, and setting boundaries with their children.
Lucy emphasizes the importance of creating a fun learning environment as the adult presence in the culinary arts classroom.
Joseph highlights the value of attention to detail and the ability to piece together information for accurate diagnoses in his role as an emergency room worker.
Deep dives
Teaching Culinary Arts in Kentucky
Lucy, a culinary education substitute teacher, shares her experience teaching culinary arts in a Kentucky high school. She explains that her role is to be the adult presence in the room and facilitate a fun learning environment for the students.
Joseph's Journey as a Combat Medic
Joseph, who served as a combat medic in Afghanistan and now works in a hospital emergency room, talks about the skills he acquired and how they have transferred to his current job. He emphasizes the importance of attention to detail and the ability to piece together information to make accurate diagnoses.
Parenting Challenges and Insights
Lucy discusses her son Owen's unique interest in Greek mythology and how he has decided that they are a vampire family. Joseph shares how their daughter Kate is attuned to emotional cues and has a deep empathy for animals. They talk about the importance of accepting and embracing their children's individuality.
The Unconventional Relationship Dynamic
Lucy and Joseph share their unconventional relationship, having divorced and now living together while co-parenting their children. They explain that they are happy with the way things are and focus on prioritizing the well-being of their kids. They discuss the challenges of navigating societal expectations and choosing a relationship dynamic that works for them.
Dr. Mogel speaks with family #21: Lucy & Joseph and answers the question: Will our children still respect us if we are divorced and happy? She also teaches us new words: nunchi and eomchina
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