Being a parent can come with a whole set of unrealistic expectations that can quickly become overwhelming, but also dealing with our parents' expectations of us causes even more stress. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents deal with all the judgment they feel from family and outsiders.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Shefali, a renowned parenting expert dedicated to helping parents reclaim their authority, dives into the struggles many face with strong-willed children. She discusses emotional challenges, emphasizing empathy and realistic expectations during transitions. The episode features parents navigating their kids' stubbornness and adjustment issues, revealing the delicate balance of maintaining respect and connection. With personal anecdotes, they explore the complexities of parent-child dynamics in today’s chaotic world.

The discussion dives into the pitfalls of overparenting, revealing how micromanagement can disconnect parents from their kids. Insights into screen addiction highlight the emotional tension surrounding technology in family life. Listeners learn about breaking the cycle of parental guilt and the significance of embracing boredom for children's growth. The challenges of single parenting are explored, emphasizing the need for connection over perfection. The episode also advocates for fostering emotional bonds through genuine engagement rather than control.

In the West we are taught to suppress and run away from any painful feelings and not talk about them. In the East the approach is very different. Dr. Shefali speaks with  two moms that are both suffering loss and puts them on a new path to healing using Eastern philosophies.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shefali, a renowned expert in parenting and emotional intelligence, delves into the universal concern of parental adequacy. She addresses a mother's fears about her triplets' future, highlighting the importance of imparting core values like kindness amidst personal loss. The conversation shifts to the significance of presence in parenting, encouraging mindfulness and self-care over control. With insights on overcoming childhood anxieties, Dr. Shefali emphasizes embracing self-worth to foster healthier parent-child connections.

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, tantrums are a huge challenge for parents to overcome. Dr Shefali helps moms navigate these difficult behaviors and helps everyone stay calm in the storm.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patterns: We all live them, repeat them and boy, do they get us into trouble. Often what we do in early childhood we repeat in our adult life. In this episode, Dr Shefali helps two parents become aware of their patterns and how to pivot away from them.  If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent subconsciously makes big mistakes with their kids. In this episode, Dr. Shefali breaks down our common mistakes and teaches us about what we can do instead.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is very hard to parent our children when we are constantly feeling anxious. Our thoughts race and our fears overwhelm us. When our children observe us, they feel disempowered and afraid. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents cope with their anxieties in a more conscious manner.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many parents are consumed by worries about their children. We can be anxious about their past, present and future. In this episode Dr. Shefali helps parents find the balance between loving their children and not excessively worrying about them.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast and receive parenting advice from Dr. Shefali, please go to www.drshefali.com/podcast. You can also email us at team@maiawisdom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices