Strategies for High-Achieving Parents: Balancing Expectations and Emotions

Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today

High-achieving parenting often comes with the weight of expectations, not just from society but also from within ourselves. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino delves into how these pressures can impact both our emotional health and our children's well-being with her guest, Kate Kripke.

A licensed clinical social, maternal and maternal wellness expert, Kripke shares strategies on how to foster emotional resilience in our kids while navigating the challenges of modern parenting, including the influence of social media and device usage.

The discussion explores the intricate connections between how we perceive our own self-worth and how it affects our children’s self-esteem, especially in the context of their mental health and social interactions.

Kripke, a speaker, author, podcaster and mother of two teens, unpacks the significance of communication, consent in relationships, and the importance of prioritizing both physical and emotional health for ourselves and our children.

Takeaways:

• High achieving parents often project their own insecurities onto their children, impacting their emotional health.
• Emotional awareness and self-compassion are essential for parents to model healthy communication to their children.
• Navigating parenting requires balancing discipline with emotional support, especially in today's competitive environment.
• Understanding how our feelings influence our parenting style can help break the cycle of anxiety and perfectionism.
• Parents must prioritize their own mental health to foster their children's emotional resilience and independence.
• Engaging in open conversations about feelings teaches children the importance of consent and healthy relationships.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Calm Connection System
• Kate Kripke

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Links referenced in this episode:

• whereparentstalk.com