EP 20: Making Up Our Own Rules! Raising Mixed Kids - With Psychologist Dr. Jenn

In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Noble, also known as Dr. Jenn, and delve into the challenges and limitations that might arise when raising mixed race kids and learn how to ownership of the process. We also have a second surprise visit by my former co-host Amy Maghera!  Dr. Jenn shares invaluable insights on supporting mixed race kids, navigating racial identity, and overcoming microaggressions. Hanna-Lee opens up about her own fears and hesitations about becoming a parent from a multicultrual perspective. This episode is packed with practical advice! We also take a playful quiz from Dr. Jenn’s website to wrap up the conversation.  Introduction to Dr. Jenn 3 Fun Facts about Dr. Jenn Challenges Parents of Mixed Kids Face Parenting Mixed Kids during the Pandemic: A George Floyd Example Reservations and Tactics for Supporting Mixed Kids: Race, Microaggressions, and Identity A Parent's Journey: Changing Perspectives on Race and Mixed Experiences Hanna-Lee's Multicultural Parenting Fears and Inner Conflict Navigating Mixed Identity: Avoiding the "Right Answer" Trap Connecting Kids to Your Story vs. Group Rules Learning and Growing with Your Kids: Embracing Culture and Language Being a Cultural Ambassador: Shared Parenting Roles Technical and Financial Considerations of Multicultural Parenting Grieving the Loss of Culture: Acknowledgment and Acceptance Amy and Hanna-Lee Take the Quiz on Dr. Jenn’s Site Closing anecdote from Dr Jenn, about fully being who you are and letting people around you adjust.   Your support means everything. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to help us keep the conversation going, consider supporting us on Patreon at patron.podbean.com/mixunderstoodpod    Connect with Dr Jenn! @drjennpsych https://www.drjenntherapy.com/www.drjennpsych.com Get you tix to FREE TO BE FEST: (Discount code: MIXUNDERSTOOD10) https://freetobefest2024.rsvpify.com/?securityToken=50xMnp92inevIlPU9rPvuHGq5JareozG   Find Amy Maghera on Instagram: @amy.maghera   Follow! Instagram: @mixunderstoodpod Facebook: @mixunderstoodpod Twitter/X: @Mix_understood Tik Tok: @mixunderstood.pod   Contact: Email: [email protected]   Music by Mathias Kunzli www.mathiaskunzli.com   Patreon! https://patron.podbean.com/mixunderstoodpod