To lessen the stress in parenting, focus on relationship.
Ryan Allen, also known as preschool therapist on social media channels, gives us a crash course on gentle parenting. He explains that the gentle parenting style has actually existed for a long time (as authoritative parenting), but has only recently been branded with the name gentle. We speak about how authoritative is the middle-ground of parenting, with authoritarian and permissive styles on the two extreme ends of the spectrum, and why gentle parenting gives the best outcomes, and helps us have a more peaceful household. While it seems like power struggles are an inevitable part of the parent/child relationship, Ryan explains how some of the battles can be avoided. By simply implementing a few gentle techniques, parents can improve their relationship with their child, and liberate themselves from some of our daily frustrations. In this conversation with Ryan, we feel the weight lifted off our shoulders in real-time, and better, easier parenting seems possible with his guidance.
About Ryan Allen:
Ryan is independently licensed by the state of Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC).
Connect with Preschool Therapist:
Website: Ryanallencounseling.com
TikTok: @preschooltherapy
Instagram: @preschooltherapist
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00:00 - Introduction
1:14 - What is preschool therapy?
2:49 - Gentle parenting
4:11 - 3 categories: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive
12:02 - The Whole-Brain Child
15:48 - Small moments make an impact
20:37 - Encourage emotional expression
24:17 - Negative behaviors - what to do
25:32 - Children and grief
26:38 - Kids and nighttime boundaries
28:42 - Timeouts, Time-ins, Calming corners
33:46 - Teaching consent with friends and relatives
38:16 - Labeling our kids
40:30 - Desensitized to "no"
41:49 - Balancing the "favorite" parent
43:18 - When kids lash out
45:00 - Social media is a paradigm shift for parenting
50:24 - Ryan's journey
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