Reimagining...Parenting in a Pandemic (with Areej Jaffrani)
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😱 THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE “HAVE YOU EATEN” PODCAST HAS ARRIVED, and as usual, it’s chock full of knowledge nuggets!! In this third episode of the “Reimagination” series, we discuss the stressors that parents are facing during this pandemic, and invite you to take a new perspective on what ‘good’ parenting means in these unprecedented times. Our esteemed guest for this episode is Areej Jaffrani. She is the cofounder of the Emotional Wellbeing department at a private school in Karachi, Pakistan, as well as her own private mental health clinic, Lumos Counselling Pakistan, which serves children, adolescents, and families. We talk about the types of stressors that parents are facing right now, how the stress that parents are feeling can spill over to affect their children, how parents can support their children in developing resilience in the face of unpredictability, and why taking care of yourself is the best way to take care of others. Learn more about Areej and her work: Lumos Counselling Pakistan Instagram Page: @lumoscounsellingpk Areej’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/areej-jaffrani-453b468b Article mentioned in today’s episode: UK study about judgment towards parents: https://royalfoundation.com/the-duchess-of-cambridge-unveils-five-big-insights-research-early-years/ -------- This podcast is powered by @Neurum Health. It’s named after the local way we ask each other “how are you?”. We will be covering all things #mentalhealth and #wellness with you in credible, conversational, and real talks. ✅ Love our podcast? Support our work by giving us a ⭐️ 5 star rating and review! 💡 Have thoughts to share? Chat with us at [email protected]!