“I retired from my pediatric practice to make a broader impact on children's wellness,” says Dr. Hope Seidel, a seasoned pediatrician and parenting coach. “I strongly believe that wellness begins at home,” she asserts. Together with Dr. Polly Watson, they address the challenges parents face as their children transition to college and adulthood, offering insights on fostering independence and resilience in young adults.
Dr. Seidel focuses on critical issues affecting adolescent wellness, including the harmful effects of excessive academic and social pressures. She emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy, enabling young adults to tackle their own challenges, and equips them with essential life skills such as handling failure, being financially literate, and setting personal boundaries.
Dr. Watson and Dr. Seidel address questions from listeners and provide guidance on managing complex situations like co-parenting with a difficult ex-partner, urging parents to focus on being the healthiest version of oneself so that children can recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy parenting. Dr. Seidel advocates for transparent conversations about college costs and the necessity for children to navigate their educational journeys independently, avoiding parental interference.
This episode encourages parents to support their college-aged children by fostering autonomy and carefully considering their own motivations when communicating, to avoid imposing their emotional needs on their children.
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Learn more about Dr. Seidel: www.parentwithhope.com
Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources
Connect with Dr. Polly Watson:
Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources
Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast#Disclaimer
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