Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali

Guilt is one of the most common parental emotions. It can eat us from the inside and tear us apart. It leads us to have poor boundaries and poor presence. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand the root of their guilt and how to overcome it.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 easy to compare ourselves to other parents and feel insecure that we are not doing a good enough job. When we do this, we often feel unworthy and our kids pick up on this. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into “the comparison trap” and helps two mothers find their way back to worth and empowerment.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

There is a fine line between permissiveness and over-control and few parents get it right. Some parents fall too far one way or the other. In this week’s episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents find the right balance between giving their children freedom and healthy boundaries.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

Children are like sponges soaking up our emotions and behaviors. They often pick up and mirror our anxieties without us even realizing. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps two mothers discover how their own patterns are getting in the way of connecting to their kids. 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 wants to control and fix their kids but this approach typically backfires. When parents don’t get their way they feel frustrated and upset. Dr. Shefali coaches two parents through their control issues and helps them return to a place of inner empowerment and peace.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

Divorce is never easy for parents or children, but there is a way to consciously pave a path forward. In this episode Dr. Shefali helps two parents find their foothold amid their pain and frustrations post-divorce so that they can better show up for their children.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 parenting expert, addresses sibling rivalry and aggressive behavior in children. Topics include understanding emotional age, demonstrating empathy physically, and handling sibling dynamics. Strategies for setting boundaries and involving older children in caring for younger siblings are discussed. The importance of parents modeling emotional regulation and conflict resolution is emphasized.

Parents often hold onto fantasies about their children's futures, leading to frustration when reality falls short. Dr. Shefali reveals how these unrealistic expectations can create anxiety and strain relationships. The discussion includes challenges like mealtime battles with strong-willed kids and the struggle to enforce healthy eating habits. Emphasis is placed on understanding the roots of these feelings and fostering resilience in children. By shifting perspectives, parents can empower themselves and support authentic development in their children.

Dr. Shefali discusses present-moment parenting and connecting with children, exploring topics like parental guilt, overcompensation, intergenerational trauma, and nurturing the inner child. The podcast emphasizes the importance of being fully present with children, releasing past baggage, and embracing each moment anew in parenting.

Dr. Shefali, a parenting expert, helps two mothers navigate the challenges of supporting their children. Topics include managing night terrors, transitioning children to beds, understanding and supporting emotional journeys, interpreting nighttime behaviors developmentally, focusing on current needs over future worries, and dealing with parenting information in the digital age.