Chris Gazdik
Chris Gazdik
Use Friendships with Parenting Strategies - Ep250
Use Friendships with Parenting Strategies - Ep250
Use Friendships with Parenting Strategies - Ep250
Thursday 16th November 2023
Uncover the surprising link between adult friendships and parenting strategies in 'Through a Therapist's Eyes' podcast. Gain insights for better mental health.
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Chris Gazdik
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
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Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the Love and Logic approach in parenting and its significance in fostering relationships beyond immediate family circles.
- Discussions highlight the impact of isolated parenting on mental health and the need to purposefully build friendships outside of the immediate family circle.
- The importance of respecting a child's interests and providing opportunities for exposure to various activities is emphasised.
- The concept of encouraging creativity and problem-solving by allowing children to experience boredom and find organic ways to entertain themselves is explored.
- The episode encourages listeners to be intentional about nurturing friendships while parenting and highlights the benefits of having a supportive network of friends throughout the journey of raising children.
Let your friends be your friends. Reach out to your friends and make new friends as you go through this awesome responsibility and experience.
Ever thought your friendships could influence your parenting style? In this eye-opening episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', host Chris Gazdik and his panel dive into the unexpected link between adult friendships and parenting strategies. They kick off with the Love and Logic approach, a method that can be surprisingly effective not just with kids, but in maintaining adult friendships too.
The discussion then takes a turn to explore the 'lost decade'—a period where many parents find themselves isolated, focusing solely on their immediate family and losing touch with friends. This episode sheds light on how such isolation can affect mental health and why it's crucial to nurture friendships outside of your spouse and children. Chris and his guests emphasize the importance of being intentional in building and sustaining these relationships, which can provide much-needed support and energy.
They also delve into respecting children's interests and the benefits of letting them experience boredom to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. With personal anecdotes and professional insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on balancing parenting duties while keeping meaningful friendships alive. If you're looking to enhance your parenting toolkit and mental well-being, this conversation is a must-listen.