Do you think we should dedicate a month to celebrate families? Listen in to find out what Anne Doherty's plan to do just that.
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Families are the backbone of our societies and they have evolved over time. Today my guest wants us to have a whole month every year to celebrate all families.
What We Talked About:What the concept of Family Month is
Understanding the impacts birth order has
Navigating between biological and chosen families
Integrating our personal challenges into parenting
How early experiences affects a child’s behavior and attachment style
Managing sibling rivalry, especially when introducing a new sibling
How to balance our guilt with the need for self-care and personal growth
“Parenting is like meditation. It’s an active, moving meditation where you’re focused on the children, the family, and it’s all outside of you.”
“Being human means that you’re part of the family. ”
“Doing something positive is good.”
“Many people want their children to fill a need that they never had filled when they were little.”
“Respect means that you acknowledge them for who they are. You respect their boundaries, and respect your own boundaries.”
“If you keep expecting it to change, you’re never going to be happy.”
“It’s hard to have compassion for yourself until you have compassion for others.”
- Anne Doherty