The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast Healthy Family Relationships: Navigating Grandparents Confidently with Tara Couture | Ep 95
Grandparents can be a source of deep joy, and sometimes deep tension, when it comes to raising kids. Many parents in our community have asked, how do I protect my values without damaging family relationships? In this conversation, Corey and Christine welcome Tara Couture of Slowdown Farmstead to share her wisdom as both a mother and now a grandmother. Together they unpack what respect really looks like between generations, why “boundaries” isn’t always the right word, and how families can build stronger connections even when values don’t align perfectly.
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✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Why boundaries might not be the best word when navigating family dynamics
✔️ How grandparents can honor their adult children’s parenting choices
✔️ The tension between “just one treat” vs. consistent values at home
✔️ Finding the balance between respect and relationship
✔️ How difficult conversations can deepen family connections
✔️ The role of confidence and conviction as a young parent
✔️ Stories from Tara’s own experience as a mom and now a grandparent
✔️ Creative ways to nurture grandparent-grandchild relationships across distance
🧠 More About This Episode:
Tara Couture is a farmer, writer, and grandmother who brings honesty and depth to the conversation about family dynamics. With stories from her own life—navigating parenting without the internet, choosing unconventional health paths, and now learning from her daughter’s parenting choices—Tara encourages us to see these relationships as an opportunity for growth. Whether you’re a new mom feeling pressured by grandparents or a grandparent yourself trying to understand your adult children, this conversation is full of wisdom, compassion, and hope.
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