Margaret Paul PhD
Margaret Paul PhD
Parenting Without People-Pleasing or Power Struggles
Parenting Without People-Pleasing or Power Struggles
Parenting Without People-Pleasing or Power Struggles
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Explore parenting without control struggles. Learn how self-love and responsibility can transform your relationship with your children.
22 minutes
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Informative
Compassionate
Encouraging
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Margaret Paul PhD
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Reflect on how childhood influences current parenting styles.
- Recognise the negative outcomes of authoritarian and permissive parenting.
- Prioritise self-love and personal responsibility to model healthy behaviour.
- Establish healthy boundaries without resorting to control.
- Create a nurturing environment that fosters mutual respect.
"Parenting really can become a wonderfully fulfilling experience when you learn to parent as a loving adult."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of parenting challenges in this episode of Inner Bonding. Dr. Margaret Paul dives into the intricate dance between authoritarian and permissive parenting, revealing the hidden consequences of each approach. If you've ever found yourself in a power struggle with your kids or felt like you're giving in just to keep the peace, you're not alone. Dr.
Paul breaks down the false beliefs that lead parents to try to control their children and highlights the negative outcomes that can arise from such behaviour. The episode offers a fresh perspective on parenting, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own childhood influences and how these shape their parenting styles today. Dr. Paul stresses the importance of self-love and personal responsibility as the foundation for effective parenting.
By practising self-care and setting healthy boundaries, parents can create a nurturing environment where children feel loved and respected without the need for control. With a touch of humour and plenty of compassion, Dr. Paul invites parents to explore new ways of relating to their children that foster mutual respect and understanding. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from old patterns and embrace a more loving approach to parenting.
Are you ready to transform your relationship with your children and yourself? Tune in to find out how.