June 04, 2024

EP 20: Making Up Our Own Rules! Raising Mixed Kids - With Psychologist Dr. Jenn

1 hour 15 minutes

In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Noble, also known as Dr. Jenn, and delve into the challenges and limitations that might arise when raising mixed race kids and learn how to ownership of the process.

We also have a second surprise visit by my former co-host Amy Maghera!

Dr. Jenn shares invaluable insights on supporting mixed race kids, navigating racial identity, and overcoming microaggressions. Hanna-Lee opens up about her own fears and hesitations about becoming a parent from a multicultrual perspective. This episode is packed with practical advice!

We also take a playful quiz from Dr. Jenn’s website to wrap up the conversation.

Introduction to Dr. Jenn

3 Fun Facts about Dr. Jenn

Challenges Parents of Mixed Kids Face

Parenting Mixed Kids during the Pandemic: A George Floyd Example

Reservations and Tactics for Supporting Mixed Kids: Race, Microaggressions, and Identity

A Parent's Journey: Changing Perspectives on Race and Mixed Experiences

Hanna-Lee's Multicultural Parenting Fears and Inner Conflict

Navigating Mixed Identity: Avoiding the "Right Answer" Trap

Connecting Kids to Your Story vs. Group Rules

Learning and Growing with Your Kids: Embracing Culture and Language

Being a Cultural Ambassador: Shared Parenting Roles

Technical and Financial Considerations of Multicultural Parenting

Grieving the Loss of Culture: Acknowledgment and Acceptance

Amy and Hanna-Lee Take the Quiz on Dr. Jenn’s Site

Closing anecdote from Dr Jenn, about fully being who you are and letting people around you adjust.

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@drjennpsych

https://www.drjenntherapy.com/www.drjennpsych.com

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