How Much Control Should I Have Over My Kids?

How Much Control Should I Have Over My Kids?

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Becoming Your Parents? Breaking the Parenting Patterns You Swore You’d Never Repeat

Are you worried you’re becoming the parent your parents were? Many parents find themselves reacting in ways that trigger shame, guilt, and self-criticism, leaving them stuck in a painful spiral. In this episode, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand why these patterns show up and ...  Show more

Letting Go of Shame: Co-Parenting and Conscious Growth

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Shefali features Miki Agrawal, a successful serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, who shares how her young son inspired her latest eco focused venture, a diaper innovation designed to help break down disposable diapers using fungi based techno ...  Show more

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