Good Enough Parenting
Family play therapist and childhood mental health expert Carley Aroldi hosts "Good Enough Parenting," the podcast where not so perfect parents tune in to be reminded that our kids are gonna be ok, even if we don't always know what we're doing! Listen in for tips on using brain-based play therapy techniques to create more calm, connection and cooperation in your family life.
Good Enough Parenting
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How did you pick your kidâs name? Itâs my favorite question to ask families as soon as I meet them. It tells me about:
Partnership Dynamics
âOh we got in a big fight over that one! But my wife had the final say like she always doesâŚâ
Family History
âMy grandmother had died a few weeks before she was born so we named her after herâ
And MOST importantly it tells me
The vision they had for their kid even before they were born
âI wanted a strong, masculine son so I went with Alexander⌠like The Greatâ
So much wrapped up in a few short syllables. Names are like labels â they can give us feelings of comfort and safety but can also be limiting and confining.
And labels donât allow for the full spectrum of our beingness.
On this monthâs âGood Enough Parentingâ episode, I share where my name came from and explore why we are so drawn to labeling our kids with diagnoses that may or may not suit them.
In this episode:
- How diagnoses like ADHD and anxiety are more of a continuum than a binary đĄ
- What Pride Month can teach us about full-spectrum parenting đłď¸âđ
- Why your childâs story is still being written (and yours is too) đ
Identity and development are more fluid than weâd like to believeâand thatâs both frustrating and freeing.
Whether youâre questioning a diagnosis, navigating your kidâs self-expression, or like me, just trying to make it through another school concert season this oneâs for you.
From sonograms to rainbows to Ritalin, this episode is a reminder that parenting isnât about finding the right label, but about staying present as our kids unfold â and thatâs good enough.
đ§ Hit play, and letâs make peace with not knowing.
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