The Guilty Parent Club
The Guilty Parent Club
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Guilty Parent Club podcast, with Dr Jo Mueller, Clinical Psychologist. In this limited podcast series for stressed out parents, Dr Jo welcomes you to her Guilty Parent Club! Find out how the Club's 6 P Key framework uses the best available psychological science to help you break the cycle of stress, reactivity, guilt and self-doubt with your kids, and can take you towards being the confidently imperfect parent you want to be.
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Content Themes
This podcast centers on the themes of parenting challenges, emotional regulation, and psychological science. Specific episodes explore topics such as understanding the stress and guilt cycle in parenting, the 6P Keys framework (Perspective, Predictability, Playfulness, Power, Physical support, and ImPerfection), and strategies to enhance parental confidence while acknowledging imperfections.
Welcome to The Guilty Parent Club podcast, with Dr Jo Mueller, Clinical Psychologist. In this limited podcast series for stressed out parents, Dr Jo welcomes you to her Guilty Parent Club! Find out how the Club’s 6 P Key framework uses the best available psychological science to help you break the cycle of stress, reactivity, guilt and self-doubt with your kids, and can take you towards being the confidently imperfect parent you want to be.
Download the workbook that accompanies this podcast series by clicking on the link in each episode.
I’m Dr Jo Mueller, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist on a crusade to help as many parents as I can feel more confident in parenting your child in a human, imperfect way.
The Guilty Parent Club: where good enough really is good enough.
FREE BONUS EPISODE: The Child Welcome Key 2
Striking the Balance: Healthy Boundaries and the Authoritative Parenting Approach
In this episode, Dr Jo explores the evidence behind effective boundary-setting and introduces the concept of authoritative parenting. Drawing on current psychological research, Jo discusses not only how to support our children’s development but also how to foster a calmer, more confident parenting experience. The episode offers practical examples, addresses common pitfalls, and reassures listeners that perfection isn’t necessary.
Key topics covered:
- The core characteristics of authoritative parenting and why it leads to healthier outcomes for children and parents alike
- Clear, practical examples of setting boundaries using calm and predictable leadership
- Differences between authoritative, permissive, and authoritarian parenting styles, and why the balance matters
- A thoughtful discussion on punishments: why they are not usually recommended and what to do when things don’t go as planned
- The importance of self-compassion for parents and embracing imperfection
Tune in for evidence-based insights and real-life reassurance from Dr Jo that finding your balance is both doable and enough.
Don’t forget to download the workbook that accompanies this podcast series here.
I’m Dr Jo Mueller, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist on a crusade to help as many parents as I can feel more confident in parenting your child in a human, imperfect way. Find out more about me and The Guilty Parent Club here.
The Guilty Parent Club: where good enough really is good enough.
Music credit: Joseph McDade
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