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That's Helpful with Ed Stott


Aug 29, 2024

Where does your kids' temperament come from, how strict should you be & is it okay to be a 'good enough' parent?

Honestly, the last few months have truly humbled me - being a parent is HARD and with so much advice out there, it’s VERY tricky to know what’s best for your children. So what IS good for your kids?

Luckily, Dr Norman Swan has done the work for us - from birth to ten years old in his new book So You Want To Know What’s Good For Your Kids. If you’re an Aussie, you’ll know his name - he trained in pediatrics and he’s also a dad, so he knows the struggle!!

We talk through some of the biggest takeaways - everything from where our kids' temperament comes from, how to strike the right balance when it comes to discipline and what it means to be a ‘good enough parent’.

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BOOKS
So You Want To Know What's Good For Your Kids

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Parenting
05:15 Learning Your Baby and Parenting for Life
08:10 Crying Babies and the Evidence Behind It
10:32 The Importance of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
15:31 Breastfeeding and Introducing Solid Foods
19:09 Introducing Solids and Allergies in Children
23:34 Understanding Your Child's Temperament
27:29 The Canvas of Genes and Environment
29:18 The Importance of Consistency and Setting Expectations
34:09 The Concept of 'Good Enough' Parenting
38:01 The Impact of Parental Match Fitness
40:08 Cleaning the House and Order in Parenting
43:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts