Justice-Centered Parenting

61. How to Deal with Perpetual Problems (between us + our kids)


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Every relationship has unsolvable problems—fundamental incompatibilities based on our unique ways of being in the world. The Gottmans call these "perpetual problems." In this episode, I'm expanding this idea to our relationships with our children.

Perpetual problems are just a natural part of life, but they're complicated by restrictive cultural messages.

We can interrupt and dissolve the shame that can result from our incompatibilities with our children.

This episode will help you create humane expectations for everyone, at home and beyond.

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Justice-Centered ParentingBy Rachel Alva