1KHO 239: You're Not Giving Up Anything When You Choose to Play | Dr. Aliza Pressman, The 5 Principles of Parenting
Podcast:The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast Published On: Thu Jan 25 2024 Description: Hosted by Ginny Yurich, this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast explores Dr. Aliza Pressman's illuminating discussion on the 5 Principles of Parenting. Discover the liberating concept of embracing imperfection and letting go of the pursuit of perfection. Learn how becoming a better person is integral to becoming a better parent, and unravel the fascinating dynamics of catching other people's nervous systems. Dr. Pressman advocates for developing a passcode of self-regulation, emphasizing the impossibility of having a stress response while drinking water. The episode also delves into the impact of perfectionism, particularly on women as primary caregivers, and highlights the distinction between excellence and perfection. Explore the concept that "good enough" parenting is more perfect than perfection itself. Reflect on how you want your kids to remember you and the importance of delight and play in fostering healthy development. Dr. Pressman presents compelling research on the robust benefits of pretend play, asserting its role in bolstering executive function. The episode concludes with the intriguing notion that, like frogs, progress often involves jumping forward. Join the conversation on redefining parenting paradigms and nurturing joyful connections. ** Learn more about Dr. Aliza Pressman here >> https://draliza.com/ Purchase Aliza's book here >> https://amzn.to/3SlPGDM ** Downloads your free 1000 Hours Outside trackers here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices