John and I have a wide-ranging conversation about Why Parenting in America is So Tough. 

We talk about our big struggles as parents, how parenting is “hazardous to your health” per the Surgeon General, plus we check in with our friend Stephanie May Wilson (Mom and Podcaster), who recently moved from Tennessee to SPAIN, mainly because parenting in America is such a struggle. 

You’ll love to hear her experience of what it’s like parenting in another country, how their cultures view and support family, plus our new favorite Spanish word and how it could be a game changer for your crew.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. 

Listen in to learn more: 

Listen in to learn more: 

* Gratitude for Podcast Topics | 0:05:32 - 0:06:13 

* Parenting Struggles With Over-Structuring | 0:10:48 - 0:12:05 

* Teaching Responsibility Through Ownership | 0:13:43 - 0:14:53

* Parental Balancing Act of Providing Experiences | 0:17:04 - 0:18:31

* Parenting in America vs. Other Countries | 0:20:28 - 0:21:25 

* Parenting Challenges Prompt Move to Spain | 0:24:54 - 0:25:28 

* School Enrollment Stress in Spain | 0:30:00 - 0:31:53

* Parental Struggles and Community Investment | 0:40:48 - 0:41:49

In this episode, we discuss stressors in parenting and raising a family, the challenge of balancing protecting our kids with growing their resilience, cultural differences in raising families, and the freedom that comes with simplifying family life. 

LINKS:

HOW TO BUILD AUTONOMY IN OUR KIDS 

FAMILY CHARGING BOX TO REDUCE SCREEN TIME

THE CARRY ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms

https://carrymedia.com/the-carry-all/ 

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