Episode Details

Listener Roberta submitted a question recently on YourParentingMojo.com/question:   What does the research say are the decisions that really matter in parenting?   That question immediately got my brain churning about what could be included, and how we would decide what to include, and how much of what's included could actually be research-based.   The episode begins with a look at some of the major categories of factors that impact our children's development that we may not have as much control over, because we have to acknowledge these before we can look at what we do impact.   Then I look at some of the things we do control but I think we can pretty safely stop worrying about them. The impact that each of these things has is likely to be so tiny as to individually meaningless.   Finally, I count down my list of the top 5 things that I think impact children's development.   This episode is for parents of children aged about 2 onwards. I think infants have some different needs, and I'm planning a separate episode on those later in the year.   Ready to break free from the cycle of triggered reactions and conflict in your parenting journey? If you want to: 😟 Be triggered less often by your child’s behavior, 😐 React from a place of compassion and empathy instead of anger and frustration, 😊 Respond to your child from a place that’s aligned with your values rather than reacting in the heat of the moment,   the Taming Your Triggers workshop will help you make this shift.   Join us to transform conflict into connection and reclaim peace in your parenting journey.   Click the banner to learn more!     Other episodes/blogs referenced:

• 014: Understanding the AAP’s new screen time guidelines
• 052: Grit: The unique factor in your child’s success?
• 061: Can Growth Mindset live up to the hype?
• 067: Does the Marshmallow Test tell us anything useful?
• 068: Do I HAVE to pretend play with my child?
• 148: Is spanking a child really so bad?
• 196: How to do right by your child – and everyone else’s with Dr. Elizabeth Cripps
• Why people claim that gentle parenting ‘doesn’t work’
• https://www.parentifact.org/why-does-parenting-advice-seem-to-change-so-often/

  Jump to highlights 00:54 Introducing the topic 01:09 Question from Listener Roberta 07:43 Socio-economic status affects a child's environment and parenting approaches 18:25 Jeannou's journey reveals the intricate link between upbringing and well-being 27:39 To understand what truly matters in parent