In this conversation, Dr. Vanessa LaPointe shares her insights on parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth for parents. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding parenting, particularly the behaviorist approach, and how it can negatively impact children's emotional development. Dr. LaPointe highlights the significance of understanding one's own childhood experiences and how they shape parenting styles. She advocates for the need to create a nurturing environment that fosters emotional intelligence and resilience in children, while also addressing the importance of boundaries and open communication about topics like sexuality. Ultimately, she stresses that there is no perfect way to parent, but being a 'good enough' parent is essential for raising emotionally healthy children. To Follow Dr. LaPointe: https://drvanessalapointe.com/about-vanessa-lapointe/ July 1st the doors open for Dr. Vanessa's current parenting mentorship program https://drvanessalapointe.com/parent-transformation-journey/ there is also a masterclass she is hosting on July 24th and tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1414501143999?aff=oddtdtcreator Chapters 00:00Introduction to Self-Understanding in Parenting 02:42The Role of Parental Accountability 05:42Behaviorist Parenting: Understanding Its Limitations 08:22The Cost of Behaviorism in Child Development 11:10Navigating Emotional Neglect and Parenting 14:17Gentle Parenting vs. Traditional Discipline 16:53The Importance of Emotional Regulation 19:36Reconstructing Parenting Through Self-Reflection 26:21Exploring Inner Work Beyond Talk Therapy 27:08The Role of Apologies in Parenting 29:08Understanding Hierarchical Relationships in Parenting 31:31The Concept of Atonement vs. Apology 32:44Navigating Emotional Responsibility in Parent-Child Dynamics 36:38Children's Boundaries with Parents 40:15Normalizing Conversations About Body and Sexuality 46:06The Myth of the Perfect Parent For psychic readings, Astrology, Therapy or Coaching with Keresse, click below: www.therapeutichealingbyreese.com Follow me on Instagram! https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_link Follow me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/ TikTok: @DiaryofanEmpathpodcast