The Therapy Edit One Thing with The Mumologist on how we can parent ourselves
Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Emma Svanberg, known as the Mumologist, is a clinical psychologist and author passionate about supporting parents. In this discussion, she dives into how our inner child affects parenting and offers practical ways to nurture ourselves when feeling overwhelmed. Emma emphasizes the importance of self-parenting, grounding techniques, and compassionate self-talk to manage triggers. She also shares insights on dealing with childhood wounds, normalizing parenting struggles, and the necessity of self-care to thrive amidst the challenges of motherhood.
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Drop Ideals To Parent More Authentically
- Stripping idealised parenting expectations frees energy to work with who you actually are and your real child.
- Emma positions her book as an antidote to the extra anxiety caused by chasing perfection.
Parenting Reactivates Your Inner Child
- Parenting often reactivates the child we once were, bringing up old feelings and bodily responses.
- Recognising this inner child helps explain intense reactions and reduces self-blame.
Crying On The Doorstep
- Anna described crying on the doorstep as her husband left for a train and feeling like a child again.
- She wished for a parent in that moment, illustrating how parenting can trigger abandonment feelings.