skinny.

Latest / Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

The Parenting Paradox, with Dr Jenny Brown

The harder we try to be the "perfect" parent, the more we can unintentionally hold our children back.

Family therapist Dr Jenny Brown explains why modern parenting has become so intense, how worry fuels conflict, and why the best thing you can do for your child is often to work on yourself instead. This practical conversation will help you step out of exhausting worry cycles, respond more calmly, and create the space your child needs to become more capable and confident.

KEY POINTS

Why parenting has become so overwhelming

The hidden cost of over-monitoring and over-helping

How parents get…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.