Spoil Your Baby
Spoil Your Baby
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As a mom, neuroscientist, and a long time expert to parents, almost every expert has it wrong when they say 'don't spoil your baby.' Up until the age of 3, your only job is to spoil your baby with affection, attention, and protection. I promise you it's the best chance for the long term mental health and success of your child. On my podcast, I will interview the leading experts to explain why you need to SPOIL YOUR BABY as well as those that may disagree for a spirited debate. I will also give you the most up to date science-backed tools and tips that will help you to raise your baby for lifelong health and success.
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The show focuses on parenting strategies, neurodevelopment, and emotional well-being, with episodes discussing the importance of affection in early childhood and addressing societal criticisms of responsive parenting, ranging from debates on spoiling versus deprivation to exploring the latest research on child mental health.
As a mom, neuroscientist, and a long time expert to parents, almost every expert has it wrong when they say ‘don’t spoil your baby.’ Up until the age of 3, your only job is to spoil your baby with affection, attention, and protection. I promise you it’s the best chance for the long term mental health and success of your child. On my podcast, I will interview the leading experts to explain why you need to SPOIL YOUR BABY as well as those that may disagree for a spirited debate. I will also give you the most up to date science-backed tools and tips that will help you to raise your baby for lifelong health and success.
Whether you’re a new parent or raising teens, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable tools to create deeper connection, more joy, and lasting well-being for the whole family. Dr. Greer Kirschenbaum and guest Jessica Joelle Alexander discuss how Denmark’s parenting style— centered on respect, empathy, and togetherness— creates a more connected and compassionate approach to parenting.
Author of the best selling book ‘The Danish Way of Parenting,’ Jessica Joelle Alexander shares the deeply personal and cross-cultural journey that inspired her to write her groundbreaking book—a journey that began when she married a Dane, experienced Danish parenting firsthand, and realized how profoundly different (and effective) it was.
This conversation dives into the philosophy behind the P.A.R.E.N.T. acronym—Play, Authenticity, Reframing, Empathy, No ultimatums, and Togetherness (and Hygge). Jessica’s also introduces her new book, The Danish Way Every Day, a hands-on guide to bringing this philosophy into your home, from screen time to bedtime routines. Plus, she shares her latest project, Raising Digital Citizens, which helps families navigate the challenges of technology with empathy, communication, and mutual trust.
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