Being an Introverted Parent with Julie from Babies Don't Make Small Talk -- Episode 161

How do we handle parenting when our kids need something we can't give them. When we are over-stimulated as a parent, how do we handle a kid that needs more than we can give. Today's Guest is Julie Vick. She is the author of Babies Don't Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?), a humorous advice book for introverted parents navigating the early years of parenthood. She has written for New Yorker Daily Shouts, Parents magazine, Real Simple, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency; and most importantly, one of her tweets once appeared in In Touch Weekly. Learn more about her at julievick.com. Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- don't let your home be the drain for your life! Get some help by the people who live there. In this episode Defining what an introvert is. How to set boundaries What to do when your kids need/want things that you can't emotionally give them How to be aware of your kids being over-stimulated Other things that might interest you Best headphones for teens Why my kids hate me and that's OK Mom Shaming Producer: Drew Erickson