Rachel: Navigating Parenthood with Fraternal Twins Through Patience, Communication, and Self-Acceptance
08/04/23 • 50 min
Join me in this episode as we dive into the captivating story of Rachel, a dedicated mother navigating the incredible journey of raising fraternal twin daughters. From building a unique bond with her twins to juggling a demanding career as an occupational therapist, Rachel shares her insights, and challenges, and we talked about:
▶︎ How Different their fraternal daughters are
▶︎ How she balanced her career as an occupational therapist with being a dedicated mother, and how she manages to find time for herself and her spouse.
▶︎ The passion for music that she shares with her twins, and how they embarked on an unforgettable journey to their first concert together.
▶︎ Her reflections on the valuable life lessons she's learned from her daughters, focusing on patience, understanding, and embracing imperfections.
▶︎ The complexities of family issues and shares her personal journey of maintaining a strong partnership with her spouse through communication, compromises, and mutual growth.
To contact Rachel on Instagram: @rayray_King15
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To stay updated and never miss an episode of The Real Parenting Stories, follow the podcast Instagram account: @realparentingstories
Join me in this episode as we dive into the captivating story of Rachel, a dedicated mother navigating the incredible journey of raising fraternal twin daughters. From building a unique bond with her twins to juggling a demanding career as an occupational therapist, Rachel shares her insights, and challenges, and we talked about:
▶︎ How Different their fraternal daughters are
▶︎ How she balanced her career as an occupational therapist with being a dedicated mother, and how she manages to find time for herself and her spouse.
▶︎ The passion for music that she shares with her twins, and how they embarked on an unforgettable journey to their first concert together.
▶︎ Her reflections on the valuable life lessons she's learned from her daughters, focusing on patience, understanding, and embracing imperfections.
▶︎ The complexities of family issues and shares her personal journey of maintaining a strong partnership with her spouse through communication, compromises, and mutual growth.
To contact Rachel on Instagram: @rayray_King15
If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to show your support, please consider giving a 5-star rating. Your ratings help the show grow!
To stay updated and never miss an episode of The Real Parenting Stories, follow the podcast's Instagram account: @realparentingstories
If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to show your support, please consider giving a 5-star rating. Your ratings help us grow!
To stay updated and never miss an episode of The Real Parenting Stories, follow the podcast Instagram account: @realparentingstories
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Rachel: Gentle Parenting and Child-Led Learning
In this episode of Real Parenting Stories, I sit down with Rachel, a mom of two and a former behavioral therapist who has a unique perspective on parenting and child development. We dived into Rachel's challenging journey as a mom, her approach to gentle parenting, and her son's hands-on learning style:
▶︎ Rachel's unique parenting journey including her son's premature birth and her decision to become a stay-at-home mom and homeschool her sons.
▶︎ Gentle parenting using a compassionate, understanding, and respectful parenting approach while setting consistent boundaries while empowering children.
▶︎ Kinesthetic Learning through incorporating movement into daily activities to make learning fun and embracing her son's hands-on approach to learning.
▶︎ Contrasting traditional rote memorization with child-led learning and fostering natural curiosity and exploration.
▶︎ ABA Therapy Controversy
▶︎ Gentle Parenting vs. Behavior Modification and the value of trusting a child's readiness and using gentle approaches.
▶︎ Practical Tips for a Peaceful Family Environment.
To contact Rachel on Instagram: @carducci_family
Parenting Books Recommendations (not sponsored):
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross W Greene
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Next Episode
Laird: Mental Load, Balancing Chores, Overwhelm, and Grounding Techniques
This time, I sat down with a returning guest, my spouse, Laird. Our conversation is about the mental load of parenting and how we've navigated through it. Here's what we covered:
▶︎ Defining the unseen burden of mental load
▶︎ Laird and I open up about our discussions (and disagreements) over household chores. Discover how we turned these talks into a chore schedule that works for us.
▶︎ Parenting inundates us with constant stimuli. Drawing from his expertise, Laird shares how he advises his patients to find balance and grounding techniques that work.
▶︎ How to reconnect with ourselves in moments of chaos. Laird introduces easy techniques that have been a game-changer for us during those chaotic days.
To check out Laird Physical Therapy practice: lairdreedsphysicaltherapy.com
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Remember, the podcast content is for sharing experiences, not professional advice. If you're facing parenting or mental health concerns, seek guidance from a qualified professional.
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