{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b20104ffcfab00117e6199/662112f65d8b39001119b801?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Parenting - navigating the joys and challenges","description":"<p>Becoming a parent is a gift but it has its challenges.&nbsp;In this episode I look at some factors to be mindful of including the difference between the child and adult brain plus micro tips to help navigate your way through the maze of parenthood.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Links:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Parenting styles:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/parenting-styles-explained/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/parenting-styles-explained/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Brain development in children:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/early-childhood-brain-development-and-health/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/early-childhood-brain-development-and-health/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Parenting styles and psychological complaints:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873100/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873100/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Hoffman Process for understanding how early life connects to your adult behaviours:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/about-the-process/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Unconditional love: <a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201504/how-give-unconditional-love-your-child-and-yourself?amp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201504/how-give-unconditional-love-your-child-and-yourself?amp</a></p><p><br></p><p>Steve Biddulph’s advice: <a href=\"https://www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/blog/steve-biddulph-key-takeaways\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au/blog/steve-biddulph-key-takeaways</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Health Fix:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=</a></p>","author_name":"Dr Ayan Panja"}