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Practice Makes Parent

Aaron Sharp: Cast All Your Parental Anxiety on Him

Mar 20, 2024
Aaron Sharp, an expert in parenting stress, discusses ways dads can overcome parental anxiety and be present with their children. Topics include navigating dad anxiety, fatherhood experiences, trusting in God's timing, and supporting new moms. The podcast offers insights and personal stories to help fathers navigate the challenges of parenting.
21:40

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Quick takeaways

  • Parental anxiety is common among fathers, especially postpartum, and can be alleviated by embracing imperfection and prioritizing relational love over perfection.
  • Relying on faith, seeking wisdom, and trusting in God's sovereignty can help parents navigate overwhelming and uncertain challenges, finding reassurance in childbirth and God's plan.

Deep dives

Father's First Moment of Overwhelming Anxiety with Sick Child

A father recounts his initial anxious experience with his sick eight-month-old son who had RSV and needed urgent medical attention at the hospital. Witnessing his son's condition and vulnerability, the father felt an immense responsibility and emotional distress, shedding tears as medical professionals administered necessary treatment, reflecting the common anxiety fathers face in caring for their children and navigating unfamiliar challenges.

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