Listeners Ask: Difficult Mothers-in-law and Middle School Slobs
When your middle schooler is the opposite of a perfectionist— dirty hair, dirty room, indifference to academics, we discuss. And how do you parent your anxious kids in front of unsupportive in-laws? We’ll answer that question in this week’s episode of Flusterclux with Lynn Lyons, the show for real talk about worry and other big feelings in parenting.
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry · Lynn Lyons LICSW, Robin Hutson
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Show Notes
When your middle schooler is the opposite of a perfectionist— dirty hair, dirty room, indifference to academics, we discuss. And how do you parent your anxious kids in front of unsupportive in-laws? We’ll answer that question in this week’s episode of Flusterclux with Lynn Lyons, the show for real talk about worry and other big feelings in parenting.
1:01 Robin asks Lynn a question from a listener who was reacting to the perfectionism episode a few shows back. Her middle schooler is the opposite of a perfectionist embracing sloppiness and mediocrity.
14:53 Lynn references Robin’s travel website Luxe Recess.
18:57 Robin shares why she uses a circle to manage her kids screen time.
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17:41 Robin reads a listener question about a mother-in-law who is unsupportive and passive aggressive.
19:38 Lynn references her mentor Michael Yapko and his saying there’s a difference between something that impacts you personally, and something that you have to take personally.
26:26 Robin references Lynn’s books and videos as resources for parents and grandparents to get on the same page helping an anxious child.
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