Parent Driven Development
Episode 063: Fear in Parenting
0:40 Fear and stress of parenting
- From independent… to having dependents
- Trends of becoming more conservative once a parent
2:50 Decision making process
- High alert, more burden than non-parents
- Different decisions and problems at different stages of the kids
- Background buzz of constant anxiety
6:40 Different stresses
- Physical dangers for smaller kids, choking hazards
- Trying to avoid helicopter parenting
- Screen interest, programming, and patience
10:55 Big anxieties
- Screen time !! Constant worry and stress for modern parents with kids
- Augmenting reality through screens - stress for middle school aged parents
- How to foster new sibling relationships
- How to avoid middle child syndrome with three kids, carve out alone time with each child
- Feeling guilty to tell kids to play by themselves.. But it’s also important to learn
21:35 Genius and fail moments from the last week
- KWu moves to a new house and her son is waking every night from terrors or feeling too cold as she’s been keeping the thermostat down real low. #fail
- Jess’s son is a pretty adventurous eater and recently discovered balsamic vinegar which is now a new favorite! #genius
- Chris makes biscuits and conjures a family night which turned into a great family time. #genius
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