EPISODE · Feb 5, 2024 · 1H 2M
Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?
from Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron · host Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Send us Fan MailBeing a new parent can make you feel really alone. But don't worry, I talked to Dr. Kelly Elliott and Dr. Tracy Vozar, and we had a chat that might make you feel better.Today, we talk about the different ways people raise kids and how it can affect our feelings. We also look at how feeling anxious and trying to be the perfect parent can make us feel really lonely. We talk about how social media can help connect parents and make them feel less alone.We don't just talk about the problems, though. We also give you practical tips and resources to help you through the tough times of being a new parent. The Baby Steps lab at DU has a lot of useful stuff, and we share some simple self-care ideas to help you take care of yourself. Let's celebrate the small moments that make being a parent a bit easier, and work towards a future where parents' mental health is a big deal in our community.Resources mentioned during the conversation:Alexandra Sacks, M.D TED TALKBaby S.T.E.P.S. lab resources HEREWe mentioned the term "good enough parenting" and cited Circle of SecurityMaternal Mortality and Morbidity article HERETracy and team's publication on P-PTSD HERE Infographic on intrusive thoughts HERECurious Neuron Podcast Episodes for new parents:5 tips for new parents HEREAdvice for new parents HEREWhat new parents should know about brain development HEREWhen should a tantrum become a concern? Article HEREWatch this episode of YouTube: https://youtu.be/H4xaY5Z5bFUSupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/
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Send us Fan Mail Being a new parent can make you feel really alone. But don't worry, I talked to Dr. Kelly Elliott and Dr. Tracy Vozar, and we had a chat that might make you feel better. Today, we talk about the different ways people raise kids and how it can affect our feelings. We also look at how feeling anxious and trying to be the perfect parent can make us feel really lonely. We talk about how social media can help connect parents and make them feel less alone. We don't just talk about ...
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