Diary of An Empath by Keresse Thompson, LCSW

Ep: 191; Your Child Owes You Nothing: The Truth About Parenting You Were Never Told; Behavior Expert Dr. Vanessa LaPointe


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In this conversation, Dr. Vanessa LaPointe shares her insights on parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth for parents. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding parenting, particularly the behaviorist approach, and how it can negatively impact children's emotional development. Dr. LaPointe highlights the significance of understanding one's own childhood experiences and how they shape parenting styles. She advocates for the need to create a nurturing environment that fosters emotional intelligence and resilience in children, while also addressing the importance of boundaries and open communication about topics like sexuality. Ultimately, she stresses that there is no perfect way to parent, but being a 'good enough' parent is essential for raising emotionally healthy children.

To Follow Dr. LaPointe: https://drvanessalapointe.com/about-vanessa-lapointe/

July 1st the doors open for Dr. Vanessa's current parenting mentorship program https://drvanessalapointe.com/parent-transformation-journey/ there is also a masterclass she is hosting on July 24th and tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1414501143999?aff=oddtdtcreator

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Self-Understanding in Parenting

02:42The Role of Parental Accountability

05:42Behaviorist Parenting: Understanding Its Limitations

08:22The Cost of Behaviorism in Child Development

11:10Navigating Emotional Neglect and Parenting

14:17Gentle Parenting vs. Traditional Discipline

16:53The Importance of Emotional Regulation

19:36Reconstructing Parenting Through Self-Reflection

26:21Exploring Inner Work Beyond Talk Therapy

27:08The Role of Apologies in Parenting

29:08Understanding Hierarchical Relationships in Parenting

31:31The Concept of Atonement vs. Apology

32:44Navigating Emotional Responsibility in Parent-Child Dynamics

36:38Children's Boundaries with Parents

40:15Normalizing Conversations About Body and Sexuality

46:06The Myth of the Perfect Parent

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