Episode 130 - Parenting when 25 is the new 18 with Dr John Cottone

2022-02-17

I am delighted to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr John Cottone. John is a Psychologist, Researcher, Clinical Assistant Professor and Columnist for Psychology Today We discussed so many topics: mental health versus mental ill-health and the 4 types of depression, the Tao Te Ching for parents, how best to support our young people when 25 is the new 18 and we need to adapt our expectations and consider that boys tend to lag behind in childhood. and finally why getting in a top university shouldn't be the end all and be all. LINKS: Article: What Today's Teens and Teslas Have in...

I am delighted to be sharing this powerful imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr John Cottone. John is a Psychologist, Researcher, Clinical Assistant Professor and Columnist for Psychology Today

We discussed so many topics: mental health versus mental ill-health and the 4 types of depression, the Tao Te Ching for parents, how best to support our young people when 25 is the new 18 and we need to adapt our expectations and consider that boys tend to lag behind in childhood. and finally why getting in a top university shouldn't be the end all and be all.

LINKS:

Article: What Today's Teens and Teslas Have in Common

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Article: Why 25 Could Be the New 18 (1 of 2)

Article: Why 25 Could Be the New 18 (2 of 2)

Note: The first article talks about the phenomenon of extended brain development into the mid-20s; the second article offers recommendations for parents.

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Article: Four Types of Depression

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Ted Talk: Andrew Solomon - Depression: The Secret We ShareArticle: The Idea of Existential Depression-----

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Ted Talk: Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability

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The Tao Te Ching: Translated by Benjamin Hoff

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Looking Beyond Ivy League Hype - The College Solution:

https://thecollegesolution.com/looking-beyond-ivy-league-hype/

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