Parenting in Black and White

In this episode of Parenting in Black and White, we discuss a recent article published on sleep training. In it, the authors mention it doesn't ruin your bond or attachment with your child. We get into the meaning of this research and how it applies to caregivers or doesn't.

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A lot of people talk about emotions like they are a bad thing. Do you allow your children to express their feelings? Especially sons, should they be allowed to show emotions so that they can better understand them? We talk about how we came to this topic and what we think about it in this episode.

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Do your kids believe in Santa Claus? Do you tell them who the real Santa is or allow them to believe whatever they want? In this episode, we dive into the spirit of Christmas, the family traditions we grew up with, and the ones we are attempting to create in our own families. We even talk about what Christmas means to us and what the most salient parts are.  

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In this episode, we talk about spanking as behavior modification or discipline. Do you use spanking as a parenting tool? First of all, no judgment here, but are there other ways to get the same results without it? Please send us an email if you listen and have questions, comments, or another point of view. We would love to discuss it further. 

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In this episode, we talk about adverse childhood experiences and how they affect us into adulthood. Do you know what your ACE score is? Is it something you even want to know or explore? Learning ACES is not by any means easy. It can help inform how you see the world and your environment. It can even help with how you see yourself as a parent today. This task and this episode are not for the faint of heart. Click the link below to t...

In this episode, we begin talking about dogs being left alone with babies and/or children. It quickly turns into some personal experiences with dogs when we were children and with our children. And, of course, as always, some dubious advice on how to keep your pets and kids safe, happy, and healthy. And some info for real people whose job is to talk about dogs and dog training. Check out their websites and Instagram pages for helpf...

What is it like being the only parent who remembers the essential things that will happen later? What is it like being the parent who knows how to worry about the target right in front of you? In this ep, we talk about how moms and dads differ in the things we think are important and how we see ourselves as caregivers. Guess what, no one is right, and no one is wrong. As we grow together, we'll learn what each other's habits are an...

What is your idea of sleep training? Do you know any other methods of helping your baby sleep, or does it even matter? Here we simply talk about personal preferences and knowledge around infant and baby sleep. As long as you have all the information available, how they work, and what the nuances are, then make the best decision that fits your family. If you don't have all the information, let us point you in the right direction and...

Can we protect our kids from gender stereotypes? What happens when our children want to break free from societal norms? In this episode we discuss some of the difficulties of raising kids in a culture that tries to tell them what to do based on their assigned gender. 

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• Candace @publichealthforparents and @c...

Welcome to Parenting in Black and White!

Join Candace, Eric, and Paula as we tackle difficult parenting topics with a mix of research and personal experience. 

This is not a 'how-to' podcast. This is a conversation among friends and professionals who work with young families.

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