Is A Good Enough Parent, Good Enough?

The Untypical Parent™ Podcast

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be the perfect parent? Take a deep breath – you're not alone, and this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

Speech and language therapist Ruth Jones talks with me about the concept of being a "good enough" parent, when I ask her if she is the perfect parent.

We talk about:
• The liberating concept of being a "good enough" parent instead of striving for perfection
• How COVID-19 impacted child development and created challenges in differentiating between pandemic-related delays and neurological differences
• The importance of honouring all forms of communication, not just verbal language
• Why direct autistic communication is often misinterpreted as rudeness rather than a different communication style
• Common misconceptions about speech and language therapy for neurodivergent children
• The value of curiosity when supporting neurodivergent children and understanding behaviours
• Why apologising to your children models important emotional regulation skills
• Ruth's upcoming book on neurodiversity-affirming practice for speech therapists
Whether you're parenting a neurodivergent child, questioning differences in your family, or simply trying to be a more compassionate parent, this conversation will leave you feeling validated and equipped with practical wisdom. Listen now and discover how being "good enough" might actually be the perfect approach to parenting after all.
You can find Ruth here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuthJonesSLT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruth_jones_slt/

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Chapters

1. Welcome to The Untypical Parent Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Speech Therapist Ruth Jones (00:01:55)

3. The "Good Enough" Parent Concept (00:03:03)

4. COVID's Impact on Child Development (00:08:47)

5. Honoring All Forms of Communication (00:19:18)

6. Parenting with Kindness and Curiosity (00:27:20)

7. Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts (00:49:50)