Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Wendy Mogel
Jun 7, 2018
In this conversation, Dr. Wendy Mogel, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, shares her insights on parenting and child development. She discusses the ways social media distorts family dynamics and the need for parents to ease up, highlighting that kids often wish their parents would relax. Wendy addresses the dangers of overprotection, emphasizing the importance of risky play for building resilience. The chat also explores the role of grandparents in nurturing joy and spontaneity in children's lives, advocating for a balance of freedom and structure in parenting.
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Hold Boundaries, Validate Feelings
- Respond to tantrums by setting concrete boundaries, not abandoning the child's feelings.
- Use short, factual statements and let the child take space and return when calm.
Comparing Outsides Breeds Shame
- Families increasingly compare their 'insides' to others' curated 'outsides', driving shame and defensive parenting.
- Mogel links online snark culture to rising parental contempt and distress.
Let Grandparents Be Grandparents
- Let grandparents indulge grandchildren and enjoy the relationship without micromanaging rules.
- Mogel suggests grandparents tear up strict lists and focus on delight and connection.
