Do We Overcomplicate Parenting? The Problem With #ParentingExperts

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Jess shares her personal journey, starting with being a high school student with a passion for helping people, her education in child development, and how she eventually became an online parenting educator.After being on social media for over six years, Jess has noticed some troubling themes in the online parent education space. Jess and Scott discuss the pervasiveness of misinformation and fear-mongering in online parenting advice and share tips for identifying credible, trustworthy guidance.Jess and Scott emphasize the importance of building a strong attachment with your child through simple, everyday acts of love and attunement and reassure listeners that parenting isn’t as complicated as it seems to be online.Credits:Editing by The Pod CabinArtwork by Wallflower StudioProduction by Nurtured First Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

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