Raising Good Humans S3 Ep 17: Screaming on the Inside with Jessica Grose
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Apr 28, 2023 
Journalist Jessica Grose explores the pressure and conflicting advice surrounding modern motherhood. The conversation ranges from parenting research and breastfeeding debates to social media anxiety, family relationships, and the judgment mothers face. They also discuss how to make more room for connection, joy, and what works for each family.
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Consistency Beats Perfect Parenting
- Jessica Grose says parents overestimate the impact of micro-decisions and daily minutiae on long-term child outcomes.
- She argues consistency and a safe environment over time matter far more than perfection in each moment.
Prioritize Repair And Connection
- Repair relationships more often than you fret about being perfect; aim to be sensitive and provide boundaries more often than not.
- Focus on connection plus consistent limits rather than chasing one right method for every situation.
Question Inherited Parenting Rules
- Many parenting rules originate from cultural or historical ideas, not strong evidence, so question inherited assumptions.
- Reclaim your values by asking what matters to your family rather than following prestige examples.