Episode 36: Partners and Exes
In this week's episode we talk all about partners and ex-partners, and how we navigate parenting when we have different belief systems around parenting. We also explore helping our children if there has been a divorce or separation. [2.30] Our ideals around parenting [6:35] Empathy for our partners and how they respond [9.40] Shifting our paradigm of right and wrong [12.40] Leaning into our own reactions about our partners or family members [15.50] Practical ideas around showing a different perspective [23.35] Our comfort zones in parenting [27.00] Tools to help navigate separation [31.45] Resilience in children [35.50] Trusting children’s healing and timing [39.25] Holding a vision of what you want it to look like This week’s invitation: 1. Please give yourself a big hug and acknowledge the work you are doing. 2. See if you can feel compassion for others and knowing that everyone is doing the best job they know-how with the story they have journeyed. As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion