Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast with the Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. This podcast provides perspectives on parenting, so that you can fill your well with information, strategies, and resources that help you raise healthy, happy humans. Filling your well leaves you engaged, educated and empowered to support your children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s challenges and adventures. Let’s fill that well!
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today’s WELL source is Brooks Witter. Brooks is the co-creator of Wise Roots Parenting, a set of online programs that support parents in successfully launching their child into adulthood. As a licensed professional counselor, he has the skills required to help parents who are both experiencing challenging times with their children and struggling to take care of themselves in the process. As a therapist, supervisor, coach, clinical director, and parent himself, Brooks looks to core values of courage, compassion and clarity as guideposts to measure his activities.
In this podcast, we talk about:
- The role of parents
- Modern challenges
- Perspective taking
- Regulating emotions
- Strategies for being in relationship with your child
- The importance of one-on-one time
- Setting clear expectations and boundaries
- Implementing predictable consequences
- Distinguishing normal from disruptive behavior
Resources:
- Article: Winnicott’s Good Enough Parenting
- Online Parenting Programs for Successful Launch: Wise Roots Parenting
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