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Join Delaney Ruston, MD, a leading authority on parenting in the digital age and the filmmaker of the award-winning Screenagers movies, as she explores strategies for raising screen-wise and tech-balanced youth. Through interviews with researchers, thought leaders, and young people themselves, the Screenagers Podcast delivers the latest in science along with practical tips and important insights that parents will want to share with their kids and teens.

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How Self-Compassion Can Make Parenting Easier

Feb 19, 2024

In this episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston talks to author and psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D.,  about the power of self-compassion. They discuss the prevalent issue of self-criticism among parents, particularly regarding screen time, and how adopting self-compassion can help navigate such challenges. Dr. Neff and Dr. Ruston share personal parenting experiences along the way.  The episode provides practical advice to help listeners, parents, and teens initiate their own self-compassion practice.

 

Featured Expert

Kristin Neff, PhD

 

Research References

Meeting Suffering With Kindness: Effects of a Brief Self-Compassion Intervention for Female College Students (Journal of Clinical Psychology) 

Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults (Self and Identity) 

Development and Validation of the Self-Compassion Scale for Youth (Journal of Personality Assessment) 

The Development and Assessment of a Scale to Measure Self Assessment  (Self and Identity)

Time code of the episode

00:04 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:26 Understanding Self Compassion
00:48 Interview with Kristin Neff
02:29 Exploring the Concept of Self Compassion
04:59 Applying Self Compassion in Personal Life
05:45 Challenges and Misconceptions about Self Compassion
07:08 Understanding Self Criticism
11:44 Applying Self Compassion in Parenting
12:45 Balancing Fierce and Tender Self Compassion
15:59 Growing Compassion through Personal Struggles
18:08 A Day at the Park: A Parent's Perspective on Autism
19:04 The Struggles of Parenting and the Power of Self-Compassion
20:26 Research Insights: Self-Compassion in Parenting Autistic Children
22:05 The Impact of Self-Compassion on Teens and Motivation
23:10 Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Compassion
29:32 The Role of Self-Compassion in Authenticity and Relationships
31:58 Resources and Tools for Developing Self-Compassion
32:42 Conclusion: The Power of Self-Compassion in the Screen Age
 

Additional Links

Dr. Kristin Neff’s Website 

 

Two Books by Dr Neff:

Self Compassion: The Proven Power Of Being Kind To Yourself

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive