The Imperfect Parenting Podcast

In this episode Rob sets the frame for a new series on fathering.

Rob speaks into a parenting experience Stu had and helps us understand the importance of such stories for a family and for parenting. 

We talk about why, when and how to involve a professional with a child that is depressed.

Rob helps us understand the important differences between Anxiety and Depression and what to do when our child has low mood/depression.

We want our children to have much hope in their future, while not putting the weight of unhealthy expectations on their young shoulders.

Helping our kids when their expectations are not met, while being cognizant of how our expectations of our children affect them. 

Rob speaks into the important topic of depression and low mood, giving us some important insights into what matters when we or out children are feeling down and/or depressed.

Rob looks at the important difference between an anxious child and a depressed or down child and what is the key question to ask. 

Rob uses a real life example of how to engage a child when they are anxious.

In this series on anxiety in children, Rob looks at how parents can play a significant part in creating anxiety in their children, and how to navigate this better.