013 - Parenting differently

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!" In today's episode we delve into the concept of unconventional parenting. Have you ever felt like you're going against the norm in your parenting style? Well, you might be practicing unconventional parenting without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore what unconventional parenting truly means and why it's often a necessity when raising emotionally intense or special needs children. We'll discuss the challenges and the unique decisions we as parents need to make, as well as the potential judgment from society and even ourselves. Our goal is to provide you with encouragement and permission to embrace your unconventional parenting journey. We'll share personal examples of unconventional parenting solutions that have worked for us and our children, from letting them sleep dressed in the morning to allowing them to eat their own way. We also touch on the importance of understanding and meeting our children's individual needs, even if it means deviating from societal norms. So, whether you're already on the unconventional parenting path or still exploring your options, we invite you to join us in this episode as we navigate the world of parenting differently. Welcome home. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.ca Join the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality. To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburst Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together! Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay