Episode 019 - Growing Apart to Grow Up
Podcast Episode’s Synopsis:
Dr. Lisa Rice, Dr. Vince Culotta, and Dr. Margaux Brown talked through different examples of moms experiencing their daughters pulling away - or being shut out, kicked out, shoved away! We discussed the developmental purpose of this period, which may last a few months or years, and acknowledged how painful and difficult it can be for moms. Sadness, anger, and frustration are all normal, and we discussed ways to offer bids to connect with your daughter.
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Margaux’s Deeper Dive:
Dr. Margaux Brown discussed the painful, confusing, and natural developmental period when adolescent daughters begin to separate from their mothers. Teens cling to childhood comforts while simultaneously developing abstract thought and seeking independence. Moms may struggle with separation, sadness, and rejection. Margaux encouraged mothers to de-center themselves from the grief and anger and provided eight strategies for reconnecting.
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