In Session with Nat & Ang
Welcome to In Session with Nat & Ang!
We’re Nat and Ang, and this podcast is a safe space where we talk about mental health, real life, and what it’s like being Arab American.
Each episode, we open up about the struggles, thoughts, and feelings that many of us keep inside. We talk about balancing both parts of who we are, learning how to cope, and finding tools and resources that actually help.
You’ll hear vulnerable moments, silly conversations, and unexpected stories as we figure things out together.
Join us In Session and walk with us on this journey—one honest conversation at a time.
In Session with Nat & Ang
The Truth About Parenting Styles: Techniques, Tips & What Works
The Truth About Parenting Styles: What Actually Works
Being a parent is tough, especially when everyone online tells you something different. In this episode, two mental health experts talk about different parenting styles and what they see working in real life. You’ll learn the four main styles of parenting—what they mean and how they affect kids. They explain why showing love and setting rules at the same time helps kids grow up healthy, happy, and strong.
They also give tips for what to do when kids throw tantrums, forget their homework, or break the rules. You’ll learn how to help your child understand their feelings, take responsibility, and become more confident. If you're feeling confused about what kind of parent to be, this episode will give you ideas that actually work—and remind you that you’re not alone.
There's no perfect way to parent, but being consistent, kind, and firm helps more than anything.
Chapters:
00:00 "Parenting Challenges and Insights"
05:54 "Authoritative Parenting Explained"
07:36 "Teaching Emotional Regulation in Discipline"
10:57 "Excessive Control is Problematic"
13:36 "Triplets’ Lives in Separate Households"
18:44 "Positive Parenting: 4-to-1 Rule"
20:54 "Be Consistent in Parenting"
22:55 Parenting Shapes Children's Behavior
26:08 "Quality Time Builds Connection"
29:43 Parental Overdoing: Loving Too Much?
32:33 "Parenting: Embrace the Long Game"
37:13 "Kids Learn Through Parental Modeling"
39:35 "Explaining vs. Instilling Fear"
42:34 "Supporting ADHD Through Structured Breaks"
46:45 "Kid Asks for Starbucks Cookie"
49:03 "Praising Effort Over Intelligence"
52:04 "Parenting Starts with Self-Growth"
55:26 "Thanks and Goodbye"