Maintain Yourself While Parenting: The Lost Decade - Ep142

Maintain Yourself While Parenting: The Lost Decade - Ep142

Parenting is often described as a journey, but what happens when you hit the rough patch known as 'The Lost Decade'? In this engaging episode of 'Through a Therapist's Eyes', host Chris Gazdik teams up with new co-host Adam Kloninger to tackle this very question. They dive into the ten-year stretch when kids are aged 4 to 14, a period that can dramatically shift your priorities and test your personal identity.

Chris and Adam don't just discuss the challenges; they offer practical tips to help you maintain your sense of self while navigating the ups and downs of parenting. From avoiding the pitfalls of helicopter parenting to understanding gender differences in disengaging and prioritizing self-care, they cover it all. They also touch on the post-COVID explosion of children's activities, adding another layer of complexity to modern parenting.

Chris sums it up perfectly: 'Perfect parenting is right in the middle, and that ain't none of us'. Whether you're a parent feeling overwhelmed or someone looking to support a friend through this challenging time, this episode is packed with valuable insights and a touch of humor to lighten the load.