Ep 16 - Were We Really ‘Fine’? Rethinking Our Childhoods In Parenthood Maximalist Life podcast

Ep 16 - Were We Really ‘Fine’? Rethinking Our Childhoods in Parenthood

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Episode Summary:
On this episode of Maximalist Life, Brianna and Tamika take a trip down memory lane, talking about how our childhood experiences shaped the way we parent (or think about parenting). We’re diving into the contrast between the "tough love" parenting style of the 80s and 90s and today’s more open, communication-focused approach—because let’s be real, things have changed.

In this episode, we chat about:

🎮 All the nostalgic 90s childhood vibes—Tamagotchis, Sanrio, and the things that raised us
🤐 How "because I said so" parenting shaped our emotions and independence
🌍 The way different cultures approach respect, affection, and discipline
⚖️ Teaching kids autonomy while still honoring family traditions
🙅‍♂️ Why forcing kids to apologize doesn’t always teach sincerity (and what to do instead)
🍽️The impact of childhood food rules like “clean your plate” on adult eating habits
🔄Catching ourselves repeating patterns from our own upbringing
👧How siblings in the same house can need totally different parenting styles
💖 Finding that sweet spot between discipline and understanding
🤷‍♀️Accepting that perfect parenting doesn’t exist, but self-awareness makes a difference

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Chapters

1. Ep 16 - Were We Really ‘Fine’? Rethinking Our Childhoods in Parenthood (00:00:00)

2. Childhood Toys and 90s Nostalgia (00:00:19)

3. Childhood Trauma and Harsh Parenting (00:03:31)

4. Discipline, Consent, and Cultural Differences (00:11:09)

5. Food Issues and Eating Habits (00:25:46)

6. Funny Childhood Stories (00:27:00)

7. Lessons in Imperfect Parenting (00:51:12)

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