Episode Details

In this very personal episode of SHE MD, we're thrilled to welcome 2 renowned guests. Betsy Brown Braun is a child development specialist and best-selling author of Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents (HarperCollins). Then, we have Rhea Seehorn, an American actress and director who is widely known as Kim Wexler from the spin-off prequel series of Breaking Bad. Rhea is also the bonus mom of one of our hosts Mary Alice Haney’s 2 boys! Listen in as we dive into blended family dynamics, co-parenting strategies, divorced parent dynamics, and communication with children. We also talk about actionable tips for fostering resilience and happiness in children, regardless of family structure so we can protect the children's best interest.

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Betsy Brown Braun’s TAKEAWAYS:

• Prepare the Child, Not the Path: Betsy emphasizes the importance of allowing children to face challenges and learn from them, rather than smoothing every obstacle in their way.
• Communication is Key: Open, honest dialogue with your children creates a foundation of trust and understanding, essential for their emotional growth.
• Embrace Unhappiness: Counterintuitive as it may seem, allowing children to experience unhappiness and solve problems independently is crucial for developing resilience and self-reliance.
• Setting Boundaries: Technology use needs boundaries, and involving teenagers in creating these limits increases the likelihood of adherence.

IN THIS EPISODE:  

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:32) Blended Family Dynamics and Divorce Statistics
• (03:28) Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents
• (04:41) How to Navigate Different Parenting Styles
• (09:45) Should You Introduce New Partners To Your Kids
• (19:05) How To Communicate With Kids about Divorce
• (22:23) How to Balance Work and Family Dynamics
• (27:46) House Rules and Parenting Strategies
• (34:47) How to Model Good Tech Habits at Home
• (35:32) Raising Resilient Children in Blended Families

RESOURCES:

Betsy Brown Braun

Betsy’s Website

"Just Tell Me What to Say" by Betsy Brown Braun

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