In this episode, Dr. Mary is joined by Dr. Maggie Mamen, an award-winning Clinical Family Psychologist and best-selling author from Ottawa (Ontario). With the goal of helping parents feel empowered as leaders within the family unit, Dr. Maggie discusses conceptualizing the family as a small business, the importance of differentiating between choice and obligation, how to effectively co-parent with differing parenting styles, and how to manage sibling rivalries. 

 

***This episode is geared toward parents and contains adult subject matter.***

 

Resources: 

 

Books:

 

Laughter, Love & Limits: Parenting for Life by Dr. Maggie Mamen.

 

Who's in Charge? A Guide to Family Management by Dr. Maggie Mamen.

 

The Pampered Child Syndrome: How to Recognize it, How to Manage it, and How to Avoid it - A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Dr. Maggie Mamen.