This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Dr. Gila who is a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and peaceful parenting coach that specializes in supporting single parents. We discuss the unique challenges and blessings of being a single parent, as well as how being a single parent amplifies many aspects of the parental experience. We also cover encouraging research about attachment and how to let go of perfectionism.

 

We talk about:

• 6:00 What does the research say about being a single parent?

• 9:00 Why we should not chase being “perfect”

• 13:00 Fears, anxieties, and grief single parents experience

• 14:35 Logistical challenges of being a single parent

• 16:55 Strategies to manage stress as a single parent

• 18:23 “Sink metaphor” for self regulation strategies

• 24:00 The importance and challenge of finding community

• 32:47 The special relationship you can have with your kids as a single parent

 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.drgilaparenting.com/

• Facebook Group: Single-Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection, with Dr. Gila 

 

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