Join psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry as she shares invaluable insights on enhancing relationships with children and the importance of connection. Delve into why cultural norms can conflict with our parenting instincts and the potential harm of approaches like 'cry it out.' Discover the impact of technology on our interactions and the vital role of authenticity. Philippa emphasizes that repairing mistakes is crucial for deepening bonds and offers practical tips for improving all human relationships. This conversation is a treasure trove for anyone looking to connect better!
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Cultural Interference in Parenting
Human culture, unlike other mammals, often interferes with natural parenting instincts.
Language and cultural norms can distort instinctive parenting patterns, creating a need for guidance.
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Responding to Children's Emotions
Respond to children's underlying emotions instead of fixating on the literal content of their words.
Focus on validating their feelings rather than arguing with their expressed desires.
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The Importance of Listening
Rangan Chatterjee realized his attempts to fix his wife's problems were unwanted; she simply desired to be heard.
This reflects a common theme in the book: the importance of listening and acknowledging feelings in any relationship.
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How do we improve our relationship with our children? Why do our children make us feel so irritated at times? And what do we do if we’ve acted in a way that we shouldn’t have? I’m joined this week by psychotherapist and author, Philippa Perry, to talk about all these issues and more.
We discuss why culture gets in the way of our natural instincts and why she believes that allowing your child to “cry it out” can be harmful. We delve into the effect that technology is having on our relationships and discuss screen-time for kids. Philippa explains that although we all get it wrong at times, it is how we repair our mistakes that is key. We also discuss why being authentic with our children is important for a close connection.
Finally, Philippa shares her tops tips, which I have started putting into practice already! At the heart of Philippa’s advice is connection and the advice she gives is applicable to all our human relationships – not just those with our children! I hope this conversation helps you deepen the human connections in your life.
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