What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms

Introverts vs. Extroverts (and Making Room for Both in Your Family)


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What makes us introverts or extroverts– and why do so many of us choose our total opposites for our parenting partners? In this episode we talk about the myths of introverts and extroverts, why opposites attract, and how to parent kids who are also your total opposites.

In this episode, Amy and Margaret discuss:

  • The ways that introverts and extroverts solve problems
  • How they navigate being the opposite of their partners
  • How to advocate for your kids depending on their social orientation

  • Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:

    • Natalie Arroyo Camacho for Well & Good: "3 Obstacles To Expect From an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship—Plus Whether It Can Work at All"
    • Rodney B. Lawn et al: "Quiet Flourishing: The Authenticity and Well-Being of Trait Introverts Living in the West Depends on Extraversion-Deficit Beliefs"
    • Healthline: "Are You an Extrovert? Here’s How to Tell"
    • R. L. LaFevers for Wired: Tips For Introverted Parents Raising Extroverted Kids
    • R. L. LaFevers for Wired: Are You Raising An Introvert?
    • Are You an Introvert? Take this assessment

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