<p>Why parenting is so tough is maybe because we've gotten a little soft around the edges. Let me explain and maybe it'll give you some motivation in your parenting life.</p>

Why parenting is so tough is maybe because we've gotten a little soft around the edges. Let me explain and maybe it'll give you some motivation in your parenting life.

Episode 067: Why is parenting hard? And what to do about it

Parenting an anxious or emotionally intense child can feel like trial by fire. The usual advice doesn’t always work and when you’re overwhelmed, you don’t need more noise!

Dr Davin Tan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who is also a parent. In this podcast, he offers real-world insight into childhood anxiety, neurodivergence, and big feelings without the jargon, the pressure, or the shame.

Each episode brings thoughtful ideas, grounded frameworks, and space to think differently about what your child needs when things feel hard.

For parents who want to respond with more connection and less chaos even when things get messy.

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Parenting an anxious or emotionally intense child can feel like trial by fire. The usual advice doesn’t always work and when you’re overwhelmed, you don’t need more noise! Dr Davin Tan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who is also a parent. In this podcast, he offers real-world insight into childhood anxiety, neurodivergence, and big feelings without the jargon, the pressure, or the shame. Each episode brings thoughtful ideas, grounded frameworks, and space to think differently about what your child needs when things feel hard. For parents who want to respond with more connection and less chaos even when things get messy.

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Episode 067: Why is parenting hard? And what to do about it

Episode 067: Why is parenting hard? And what to do about it