74: How To Be A Gentle Parent With Boundaries With Justine David

Are you a parent? If so, you may have heard of the term gentle parenting. It's a different approach from how many of us millennials were raised, including myself.

Instead of shaming, blaming, and punishing. Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy and communication.

However, some parents take it too far and don't set boundaries for their child's behavior. So, how can we balance gentle parenting and setting boundaries? This discussion isn't limited to just parents; it applies to everyone in romantic relationships and relationships with our family and friends.

Today’s guest is my client and friend, Justine David, OTR/L, founder and clinical director of The Sensory Brain, Justine specializes in treating individuals of all ages with various challenges, including Sensory Processing Disorder, Tic Disorder, Tourette's syndrome, Autism, ADHD/ADD, and motor skills difficulties.

A USC occupational therapy alumna, she educates professionals about neurodiversity and sensory behaviors through workshops and presentations. Additionally, she serves as a parenting coach and trained birth doula, advocating for client empowerment and education.

Outside work, Justine enjoys hot yoga, cooking from scratch, and adventures with her dog, Bowie.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How the pandemic increased parenting challenges and behavioral issues in children
• Techniques for parents to handle their OWN emotional triggers
• The importance of validating children's feelings and meeting them at their level
• Strategies for helping children self-regulate
• The role of screen time in children's development and its effect on attention and behavior

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