Ep 112: The Balanced Parent

Dr. Laura Froyen

– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 112 The Balanced Parent

Dr. Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist.

She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Laura Froyen about being a balanced parent.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

How early literacy skills are influenced by the home environment and relationships.
Why finding a balance can be difficult for moms and dads.
How there are 3 components to living a balanced life and what they are.
Why it’s important to practice self-compassion and not be so hard on ourselves.
How you can train your body to respond to triggers how you want.

Connect with Laura:

Links Mentioned:

https://www.laurafroyen.com/

https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/

Guest Contact Info:

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@laurafroyenphd

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