The only person I’ll ever acknowledge as my guru is my son, Oliver.
Motherhood has provided me with profound spiritual development, and a deep connection to my own child parts. It’s a topic I’m delving into today on the Dear Gabby podcast.
Our children present us with a unique chance to confront our inner child aspects.
Parenting has also been a humbling experience, showing me my limitations, triggering my insecurities, and highlighting young unhealed parts within me.
When I find myself reacting strongly to a situation with Oliver, I now pause to ask myself:
What is this triggering in me?
What unhealed part of myself is surfacing?
This self-inquiry has been instrumental in my personal growth journey.
If you’re a parent and you feel like you are struggling, even the tiniest bit, then don’t miss this week’s episode of Dear Gabby with Dr. Aliza Pressman.
Dr. Pressman and I share simple yet profound ways in which we can be a loving support system for our kids and raise them to feel safe, resilient and most importantly, how to be ‘good humans.’
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How to communicate boundaries without causing fear
- Practical ways to create a safe space for navigating and processing emotions
- The five Rs: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules & Repair
- Strategies to foster resilience in your children
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- Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans.
- If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources.
disclaimer
This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.