TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
The Fine Line Between Support and Emotional Burden
The Fine Line Between Support and Emotional Burden
The Fine Line Between Support and Emotional Burden
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Explore the fine line between supporting your kids and placing emotional burdens on them with Matt and Paige Robinson.
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78 minutes
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Episode Overview
- Understand the concepts of parentification, enmeshment, and emotional incest.
- Learn to distinguish between healthy honesty and oversharing with your children.
- Recognise if you're unintentionally placing emotional burdens on your kids.
- Discover practical steps to correct course and foster healthier relationships.
- Encourage your children's independence while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
I felt wholly and fully responsible because here's an adult bringing me a problem which means they must trust me so much.
Ever wondered if you might be leaning too much on your kids? In this episode of Till The Wheels Fall Off, Matt and Paige Robinson tackle the delicate but crucial topics of parentification, enmeshment, and emotional incest. These terms might sound heavy, but they refer to situations where children are put in roles they were never meant to fill.
Matt and Paige share their personal experiences and the research they've done to help you recognise if you might be unintentionally placing emotional burdens on your child. They discuss the fine line between healthy honesty and oversharing, and offer practical advice on how to correct course if you find yourself in this situation. The hosts' reflections on their own parenting missteps provide a relatable and non-judgmental perspective, making it clear that it's never too late to make positive changes.
Whether you're a parent or someone interested in understanding family dynamics better, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to foster healthier relationships. So, are you ready to learn how to better support your kids without overwhelming them? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that could change the way you approach parenting.