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How Self-Compassion Can Make Parenting Easier

How Self-Compassion Can Make Parenting Easier

Update: 2024-02-19
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In this episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston talks to author and psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D.,  about the power of self-compassion. They discuss the prevalent issue of self-criticism among parents, particularly regarding screen time, and how adopting self-compassion can help navigate such challenges. Dr. Neff and Dr. Ruston share personal parenting experiences along the way.  The episode provides practical advice to help listeners, parents, and teens initiate their own self-compassion practice.

 

Featured Expert

Kristin Neff, PhD

 

Research References

Meeting Suffering With Kindness: Effects of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention for Female College Students (Journal of Clinical Psychology) 

Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults (Self and Identity) 

Development and Validation of the Self-Compassion Scale for Youth (Journal of Personality Assessment) 

The Development and Assessment of a Scale to Measure Self Assessment  (Self and Identity)

Time code of the episode

00:04 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:26 Understanding Self Compassion
00:48 Interview with Kristin Neff
02:29 Exploring the Concept of Self Compassion
04:59 Applying Self Compassion in Personal Life
05:45 Challenges and Misconceptions about Self Compassion
07:08 Understanding Self Criticism
11:44 Applying Self Compassion in Parenting
12:45 Balancing Fierce and Tender Self Compassion
15:59 Growing Compassion through Personal Struggles
18:08 A Day at the Park: A Parent's Perspective on Autism
19:04 The Struggles of Parenting and the Power of Self-Compassion
20:26 Research Insights: Self-Compassion in Parenting Autistic Children
22:05 The Impact of Self-Compassion on Teens and Motivation
23:10 Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Compassion
29:32 The Role of Self-Compassion in Authenticity and Relationships
31:58 Resources and Tools for Developing Self-Compassion
32:42 Conclusion: The Power of Self-Compassion in the Screen Age
 

 

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How Self-Compassion Can Make Parenting Easier

How Self-Compassion Can Make Parenting Easier

Delaney Ruston, MD