Feb 24 2023 29 mins
You all probably know Menzennial from Tiktok where she narrates the Child's point of view in her "big feelings" series. Today we talk about the imperfections of parenting, unrealistic expectations we put on children, and the difficult parts of gentle/respectful parenting. Menzie always keeps it real, down to earth, and relatable...this episode is a ton of fun to listen to.
1:27- Catching up with Menzie
1:40- Story time about her child being lost!
5:50- unrealistic expectations of children
11:30- joining kids in the emotional dis-regulation
15:00- "No" is a powerful word
17:00- authoritarian parents often give in to a situation to regulate themselves
21:00- Kids need structure and routine and count on the parents to provide that
24:00- kids should know the "why's" behind what it is they are doing- we need to develop those critical thinking skills
27:15- Wrapping up with final thoughts