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Podcast Episode Summary: Parenting with Autonomy and Understanding

In this episode, I discuss my unique approach to parenting with my husband, Pete. Yes, I've managed to persuade him to come on as a guest! We prioritise our children's needs over societal expectations, focusing on building their autonomy and understanding of their own feelings.

Key takeaways from our conversation include:

• Prioritising children's needs: We believe it's essential to put our children's needs first, even if it means going against societal norms.
• Validating emotions: We support our children's emotions, helping them understand and express themselves.
• Autonomy in clothing: We encourage our children to make their own clothing choices, fostering their independence.
• Relaxed approach to language: We allow our children to use a variety of language, teaching them when and where it's appropriate.

We also delve into specific topics like:

• Teaching about swearing: We've found that teaching our children about the context of swearing helps them understand why it might be offensive.
• Involving children in decisions: We believe it's important to give our children a voice in decisions that affect them, such as choosing holidays or decorating their rooms.
• Sharing personal challenges: We've found that sharing our own struggles with our children helps them understand that everyone faces difficulties.

By modelling self-acceptance and healthy coping mechanisms, we hope to equip our children with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges.

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