Ep. 161: An Inside Look at Sunshine's Parenting

<p><span style="color: #000000">Join the Sunshine Parenting <strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/sunshineparenting" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a></strong> squad for bonus perks, including bonus podcast episodes and exclusive posts and resources!</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Join Audrey's email subscriber community</a></strong> for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. </span></p> <p>This week on the podcast, hear directly from my kids about their thoughts about <em>my</em> parenting. My guests are my oldest and youngest kids, Gretchen (age 26) and Owen (age 17). They happen to be the only two of our kids at home with us during quarantine. We talk about life at home together during COVID, how my parenting has changed over the years, and their thoughts on rules, fairness, screen time, early bed times, siblings getting along, independence, and much more.</p> <h3 style="color: #009dc8 !important"><span style= "color: #1176bc">BIG IDEAS</span></h3> <p>• Parenting can get more "relaxed" over the years so that sometimes kids in different birth order positions have some different experiences.</p> <p>• Understanding different family member's personalities can help you better understand areas where there are repeated arguments and learn how to better respond to each other.</p> <p>• The oldest child often feels the burden of doing everything first and not having anyone to "follow."</p> <p>• Sleep is so important!</p> <p>• Seek support and advice from parents with kids your oldest child's age so that you can better understand and relate to what they're going through.</p> <h3><span style="color: #1176bc">Photo Gallery</span></h3> <h3 style="color: #009dc8 !important"><span style= "color: #1176bc">LINKS & RESOURCES</span></h3> <p>• <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-135-advice-ideas-teachers-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ep. 135: A