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Curious Neuron with Dr. Cindy Hovington

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In this episode, Cindy discusses the challenges parents face when setting boundaries with their children. She shares a personal experience of setting a strong boundary with one of her kids and feeling conflicted about it. Cindy emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and provides reflection prompts for parents to work through their struggles with boundary-setting. She highlights the empowering nature of boundaries and the positive impact they have on building respect and trust in relationships.
Takeaways

• Setting boundaries is an essential part of parenting and helps build respect and trust in relationships.
• Parents may feel conflicted and even guilty when setting boundaries, but it is important to prioritize the well-being and growth of their children.
• Reflection prompts can help parents navigate the challenges of setting boundaries and prepare for potential resistance from their children.
• Boundaries should be set with love and firmness, demonstrating strength and leadership without being authoritarian.
• Setting boundaries is a continuous process that requires self-reflection and adaptability.

My favourite quote from the episode:
"A boundary is saying to the other person in front of you, I matter, my needs matter and I need to set this boundary for myself."
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Κεφάλαια

1. Setting Boundaries With Children (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Through Setting Boundaries (00:07:52)

3. Navigating Parental Emotions and Boundaries (00:14:08)