Pause Purpose Play Navigating Parenthood: Insights from Developmental Psychologist Anita Cleare
In this episode, the host finally sits down with Anita Cleare, a developmental psychologist specialising in child development and parenting, particularly for working parents. Anita shares her journey from setting up local family services to working with corporate sectors to support working parents. The discussion covers key parenting challenges, such as dealing with teenage behavior, balancing boundaries and autonomy, and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with children. Insights are provided on the common misconceptions parents have, the impact of striving for perfection, managing neurodivergent children, and the necessity of repair in parent- child relationships. Anita emphasises the importance of understanding and empathy over strict control and highlights the role of parents as partners in their children's developmental journey.
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