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.
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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