The Imperfect Parenting Podcast

Episode 35 -Understanding dads

In this episode Rob sets the frame for a new series on fathering.

Episode 34 - Our children can also be our teachers

Rob speaks into a parenting experience Stu had and helps us understand the importance of such stories for a family and for parenting. 

Episode 33 - When to involve a professional therapist

We talk about why, when and how to involve a professional with a child that is depressed.

Episode 32 - Which is harder to parent - Anxiety or Depression?

Rob helps us understand the important differences between Anxiety and Depression and what to do when our child has low mood/depression.

Episode 31 - Healthy and unhealthy expectations

We want our children to have much hope in their future, while not putting the weight of unhealthy expectations on their young shoulders.

Episode 30 - Should parents have high expectations for their children?

Helping our kids when their expectations are not met, while being cognizant of how our expectations of our children affect them. 

Episode 29 - The errors we and our children make when feeling down

Rob speaks into the important topic of depression and low mood, giving us some important insights into what matters when we or out children are feeling down and/or depressed.

Episode 28 - What matters when your child is down or depressed

Rob looks at the important difference between an anxious child and a depressed or down child and what is the key question to ask. 

Episode 27 - Talking to your child when they are anxious

Rob uses a real life example of how to engage a child when they are anxious.

Episode 26 - Parental expectations and anxiety

In this series on anxiety in children, Rob looks at how parents can play a significant part in creating anxiety in their children, and how to navigate this better.