Autonomy Supportive Parenting, with Dr. Emily Edlynn

Today, Dr. Cara Goodwin and Dr. Emily Edlynn discuss the concept of autonomy supportive parenting - a style of parenting based on the idea of three fundamental needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. It involves strategies such as taking a child's perspective, using empathy, giving choices, and involving decision making.

Can this style reduce stress in the home and help children build resilience?

Dr. Emily Edlynn is a clinical psychologist and practicing therapist, and author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting.

[00:00:02] Mindful parenting to reduce stress.
[00:01:53] Nurture children with autonomy support.
[00:04:33] Nurture child's autonomy, competence, relatedness.
[00:06:24] Autonomy supportive parenting reduces stress.
[00:08:38] Empathize, explain, connect to values.
[00:10:45] Empowering child choice, not fear.
[00:12:54] Autonomy-supportive parenting: six words
[00:15:27] Empathetic parents struggle with controlling kids.
[00:17:48] Building resilience through trust.
[00:20:16] Unconditional love, making mistakes is okay
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