Is It a Vacation or a Trip?

Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this second episode,  • Rachel gets a question from a mom who had a disappointing vacation, and feels even worse after seeing all of her friends post pictures on social media where everyone appears to be having a great time. She wonders what she is doing wrong, and what is wrong with her / her family. • Rachel and Matt discuss expectations vs. reality and how the images on social media can make parents feel like they are doing parenting ""wrong"".  Matt discusses the anger executives feel when they are able to control everything in their lives but their children. And highlights that this podcast is about bringing ugly truths to light and having a safe space for all the feels. • Matt and Rachel explore their own recent trip that was disastrous and reflect on the work they did to not lose their s##$ completely. Other topics explored: • The fantasy of the perfect vacation - and how it impacts our reality • Why it's okay to reward your kids with gummy bears  • The impact of Daylight Savings Time on our Autistic kid • The difference between fleeing a scene and being a lookout Show Notes / References: • The invitation of the crack: https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/ • Resilience Building: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/guide-parents-teachers We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] IG: @parentbreakdown