S2E29 - Blended Families and Big Gaps: Parenting with Play Therapy Principles
Listen to this episode
Episode summary
In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I respond to an email from Deborah in Florida, who is navigating several parenting challenges in a blended family. Deborah shares her experience raising two sons, ages 11 and 4, and the complexities of applying play therapy principles across different stages of development, varying household rules, and challenges like screen time and birth order dynamics. I provide practical advice for implementing consistent parenting strategies, managing screen time effectively, and helping her youngest son engage with choices and limits without power struggles.
I also address how birth order resets with a significant age gap between siblings and how this influences their personalities and dynamics. Whether you're in a blended family or facing similar parenting dilemmas, this episode offers insights and strategies to help you build confidence in your parenting journey.