Parents asking for help and Sharon and Bram farewell

Despite the saying that 'it takes a village', many parents feel like they're doing it alone. So why are parents so reluctant to ask for help? Trent Wilkie, of TheUnDad podcast, is stay-at-home dad of two kids, who struggled when his wife was out of town for a week. He says his reluctance to ask for help stems from guilt and pride. Toronto clinical psychologist Dr. Alex Russell says our inability to ask for help is about much more than pride. He says helicopter parents feel responsible for how kids turn out in the world. Dr. Russell co-authored the book Drop the Worry Ball: How to Parent in the Age of Entitlement.  He's also a popular educational speaker, who has addressed many parent and counselor groups. To hear more from Dr. Russell click here.

Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison,  (of Sharon, Lois and Bram fame) have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics. Sharon and Bram are travelling the country on their farewell tour. We have an extended interview with them from Fort Nelson, B.C. to ask their advice and biggest message for families. Sharon and Bram are on twitter, connect with them here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.