Making Breathing Room For Busy Moments

Working Mom Hour

Motherhood is a demanding journey, especially when paired with a career. Today, we dive deep with Dr. Tamara Soles, a seasoned child psychologist and parenting coach, who shares insights on how to keep up with the "swirl" of working motherhood.
We'll explore practical strategies to navigate this complex balance, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and realistic scheduling. Yes and yes to that!
In this episode, you’ll discover:

- How to manage the constant juggle of parenting and professional responsibilities.
- Strategies to identify and prioritize activities that truly add value to your family life.
- The significance of 'do nothing' time for both parents and children, fostering better mental health and family connections.
Timestamps:

- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 0:05:00 - The parenting whirlwind and why we get swept up in it.
- 0:09:55 - Shifting away from what parenting "needs" to look like and exploring what time and space can do for a family.
- 0:13:57 - How parents can be the greatest agents of change.
- 0:19:37 - Sensory activities and sensitivities.
- 0:25:00 - The value of "do nothing" time.
- 0:31:27 - Traditional schooling and exploring other options.
- 0:39:58 - Self-care, acknowledging our own needs, and modeling boundaries.
- 0:49:04 - The importance of self-compassion in parenting.
Connect with Dr. Tamara Soles:
Website: https://drtamarasoles.com
Free PDF, "4 Hidden Reasons Your Child is Melting Down": http://drtamarasoles.com/meltdowns
Course: "No More Powers Struggles" https://drtamarasoles.com/enroll
Instagram: @drtamarasoles
LinkedIn: Dr. Tamara Soles

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章节

1. Finding Breathing Room in Parenting (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Parents Through Intuition and Attachment (00:11:12)

3. Exploring Alternative Paths in Parenting (00:20:35)

4. Navigating Everyday Parenting Challenges (00:36:31)

5. Practicing Mindset and Self-Compassion in Parenting (00:43:57)

6. Parenting Resources With Dr. Tamara (00:50:16)