“The most recent episode with Gabriel Mate just left me feeling really bad and like I’m failing at parenting. I think most of Janet’s listeners are conscientious parents who love our kids and are trying as hard as we can to do things right. But advice like this feels so shaming. Never use any technology in front of our kids, never let them near screens, always be perfectly attuned to them, if possible spend all your time with them… these are impossible standards to live up to for most of us. Usually Janet’s advice is reassuring and grounding for me so I think this is more about Mate than her, but I found it especially disheartening as I get ready to send my 5 month old to daycare.”
mixedmama08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24