#10 Beyond the Should Storm: Reframing Parenting with Dr. Alison Escalante

In episode 10 of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Dr. Allison Escalante, a board-certified pediatrician with two decades of experience in guiding parents. They delve into Dr. Escalante's book 'Sigh, See, Start: How to be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won't Stop Pushing- A Science Based Method in 3 Simple Steps' focusing on methods to parent effectively in a high-pressure world. Discussions include the impacts of outdated parenting styles, the importance of understanding childhood experiences on parenting, and navigating long COVID's effects on parenting. They explore 'Sigh, See, Start' — a strategy aimed at calming parental anxiety and fostering emotional regulation through sighing, seeing, and starting new actions. The conversation touches on the dangers of high achievement culture and the importance of self-compassion and repairing relationships with children. The episode is a deep dive into reevaluating parenting practices to nurture well-rounded and emotionally intelligent children.Resources: http://sighseestart.com/00:00 Welcome to the Odd Mom Pod: Empowering a New Generation00:43 Special Guest Dr. Allison Escalante: A Deep Dive into Modern Parenting01:29 Unpacking Childhood Influences on Parenting Styles03:19 The Journey from Old School to Empowered Parenting06:14 Introducing Sigh, See, Start: A Revolutionary Parenting Method33:21 Navigating the Challenges of High Achievement Culture and Long COVID35:20 Finding Strength and Compassion Through Personal Struggles44:38 Wrapping Up: The Importance of Self-Compassion and Community SupportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-odd-mom-pod--6007077/support.