049: Debunking Parenting Myths and the Impact of Mom Shaming with Sharon Mazel
Do you ever feel overwhelmed in your parenting journey? Whether your kids are newborns or teenagers, it can be so easy to compare our own parenting style to those around us. In this episode of the Natalie Tysdal Podcast, Sharon Mazel joins me to talk about common parenting myths and the impact mom-shaming has on us. Sharon Mazel is an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert, content creator, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of four with over two decades of experience in this field. Listen in as we talk about: [3:15] What happens when we do too much pregnancy research [5:47] How to know which resources to trust [9:47] Biggest pregnancy myths debunked [21:02] The truth behind mom shaming [30:40] How to create your own family values Sharon has written for EverydayHealth.com as well as various publications including Parenting Magazine, BabyTalk Magazine, The Washington Post, and others. Sharon began her journalism career as a television news writer and producer for nightly news in New York City and received a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and an undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Columbia University. Resources mentioned in this episode: Parenting coaching Newborns 101 course. Use coupon code GETCONFIDENT for 15% off. Ultimate newborn guide to help expectant parents shop and buy for their new baby Packing for the hospital guide and checklist Free pregnancy and parenting newsletters with tips and answers to questions First Year Schedules e-guide Toddler schedules e-guide Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter Try Canva Pro for free for 45 days here: https://www.natalietysdal.com/favorites Connect with Sharon Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook www.sharonmazel.com Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website