Welcome back to another insightful episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast, I'm your host, Steve Stein. Today's episode features a special guest, Catherine Hallissey, a psychologist from Ireland specializing in turning clinical research into practical parenting wisdom. In a world that often stresses us with negativity and challenges, Catherine shares with us the concept of 'glimmers,' our little moments of happiness and gratitude that can help steer us away from our inbuilt negativity bias and towards improved well-being.

During these trying times, especially accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and children alike struggle with increased anxiety and the loss of social connections. Catherine discusses how we can combat this by integrating simple strategies into our daily lives that can increase overall happiness by a staggering 25% in just eight weeks. She also delves into the significance of gratitude in parenting, the neuroscience of shifting from trigger bias to glimmer bias, and how to soak in those good moments amidst the difficulties.

Catherine passionately advocates for setting appropriate boundaries, co-regulating emotions, and always defaulting to connection rather than punishment. She urges us to look into our past to understand our parenting style, encourages us not to aim for perfection but persistence, and shares personal experiences that highlight the power of approaching children with love and compassion, even in moments of misbehavior.

Get ready to dive into some heartfelt strategies, neuroscience-backed insights, and universal truths about human connections that can simplify and enhance our interactions with our children and with each other. All of that and much more, right here on the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast. So, take a deep breath, find your calm, and join us as we learn how to ride the waves of modern parenting with grace and optimism. Let's get started.

 

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00:00 Irish mom and psychologist helps parents thrive.

04:54 Effective parenting strategies streamlined for busy lives.

07:33 Rebuilding social connections, stress relief through relationships.

13:54 Aging friends face health challenges, meds have side effects, science supports meditation and gratitude.

16:13 Enjoying sunshine with family in the northeast.

19:09 Negativity bias ingrained since beginning of time.

21:44 Default to connection in parenting for guidance.

26:15 Filter questions for ethical parenting strategies evaluation.

30:26 Regulating behavior and emotions is essential.

33:41 Parenting advice: love, support, and simplify.

38:48 Connecting with people worldwide, understanding universality. Deeper parenting, echoes of the past influence.

40:14 Parenting advice: Embrace imperfection, seek support.

 

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