Making Sense of It All: Anxiety, Parenting, and What Actually Helps
Real world reflections from the clinic, the home, and everywhere in between. For parents navigating anxiety and big emotions in their kids.
Why is parenting getting tougher?
The Challenges of Modern Parenting
Parenting in today's world is becoming increasingly difficult, with several factors contributing to this phenomenon. Here are some of my observations:
- We have grown accustomed to comfort, which has made the energy required for parenting seem more demanding.
- Our children are constantly exposed to social media and its influencers, which can be unhealthy. How can parents keep up?
- Children are pushed towards independence too soon, leading to detachment from their parents and closer connections to their peers.
- Our desire for more money, freedom, and experiences has increased. We crave quick results and are intolerant of boredom.
To address these issues, we need to take a step back and reset. We must slow down and embrace discomfort. Reconnecting with each other and revisiting the basics is essential.
