Why You Shouldn't....... With Veronica

Join us for a heartfelt conversation about parenting choices and the impact of discipline. We'll unpack a recent incident involving Brittany Thomas, sparking a broader discussion on the thin line between discipline and overboard parenting. Delve into the importance of fostering a positive atmosphere for our children's growth, steering clear of harmful disciplinary and emotional methods.

Growth Points:

Exploring the downsides of harsh discipline and its impact on our kids' emotional well-being.

Addressing the challenges faced by overworked parents, stressed single-parent households, and the need for alternative parenting strategies.

Advocating for positive parenting practices centered around love, understanding, and effective communication.

Tune in for a brief yet insightful exploration of parenting dynamics and discover ways to cultivate a nurturing environment for your children

Calming yourself:

Discipline Is Crucial for Black Communities—There's Still Room for It in Gentle Parenting

https://www.parents.com/kindred/discipline-is-crucial-for-black-communities-theres-still-room-for-it-in-gentle-parenting/

https://connectedfamilies.org/calming-yourself-before-discipline-ep-109/

Spanking Alternatives:

https://www.verywellfamily.com/alternatives-to-spanking-1094834

NY Times: In a Warning Against Spanking, Some Pediatricians See an Attack on Black Families

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/parenting/stacey-patton-spanking.html

Harvard Study:

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/21/04/effect-spanking-brain

Are you or someone you know a user, a people pleaser, depressed or type A, and need to get out of the 100-acre woods?

The Power of Authenticity:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-authenticity-how-embracing-who-we-can-promote-cara-mcnulty-dpa#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20a%20study%20in,key%20to%20our%20well%2Dbeing

Setting Healthy Boundaries:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/setting-boundaries-5208802#:~:text=The%20key%20is%20to%20start,is%20more%20with%20boundary%20setting.

People pleasing:

https://mentalhealthmatch.com/articles/health/health-consequences-of-perfectionism-people-pleasing

Depression:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm

Egotistical:

https://yvetteerasmus.com/personal-growth/how-to-deal-with-egotistical-people/