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Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It's either Great Joy or chaotic overwhelmed. In one moment you’re nailing it and the next you're losing your cool I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb not a state of being. it is a thing you do not a thing you are. it is an action a process a series of micro-corrections each and every day to keep ourselves feeling centered. We are never truly balanced. We are engaged in the process of balancing.

Hello, I’m Dr. Laura Froyen and this is the Balanced Parent podcast, where overwhelmed stressed out and disconnected parents go to find tools, mindset shifts and practices to help them stop yelling at the people they love and start connecting on a deeper level, all delivered with heaping doses of grace and compassion. Join me in conversations that will help you get clear on your goals and values and start showing up in your parenting, your relationships, YOUR LIFE, with open-hearted authenticity and balance. Let’s go!

Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll dive into an essential but often overlooked topic: your happiness and well-being as a parent. Together with Marc Fussell, founder of the nonprofit Take 2 Minutes, we’ll explore how positive psychology can help you find joy, take better care of yourself, and foster a healthier, happier home environment for your family.

Here are the key takeaways:

Distinguishing positive psychology from toxic positivity by recognizing and processing emotions
Strategies for parents to support themselves and their children during challenging days
Maintaining emotional well-being as a parent
Prioritizing self-care for parents through mindset shifts and manageable steps
How parents can help children manage negative emotions and develop self-regulation strategies
How parents and individuals can use tailored practices (e.g.grounding exercises and gratitude) to address specific emotional challenges

If you want to connect with Marc, you can visit his website at take2minutes.org.

Remember, your happiness and well-being as a parent are essential—not just for you, but for your entire family.

Laura Froyen, PhD

Laura Froyen, PhD

Balanced Parent Podcast

Laura Froyen, PhD

Welcome to the home of The Balanced Parent Podcast!

Episode 210: How to Be Happier as a Parent with Marc Fussell