In this episode, Chris sits down with new co-host Adam to go back and talk about the Lost Decade, the ten-year window parents go through when their kids are aged 4 to 14 years old. They talk about the reality of the shift in priorities as you have children, and as they grow. The effects this has on the parent and child relationship. Some tips you can follow to help maintain yourself as a person when you become a parent.
Tune in to see how you can Maintain Yourself While Parenting Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Previous Episode:
https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2019/01/02/episode-20-parenting-and-the-lost-decade/
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- Lost Decade is that window of time when the oldest kid is between 4 and 14 years old.
- Parent become fully invested in the child’s life, neglecting their own needs, i.e. Physical and mental health.
- During this time, that external focus can have a negative affect on relationships, especially in a marriage.
- A balance is needed between being a helicopter parent and an absent parent.
- There is a difference between the genders when it comes to how they disengage and let go.
- Primary focus should be on self-care. Harder take care of the children if you are not taking care of yourself.
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