Psychology
You Don't Need Much Money to Be a Good Parent
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Sokha works until late and can't buy her daughter the doll in the shop window, but every night she tells her a story. This video explains why we feel that more money makes a better parent, what children really need, why your time and attention matter more than gifts, the free things worth the most, and what to do when money is truly tight.
Key takeaways
- Feeling guilty about money shows that you care; it is not proof that you are failing as a parent.
- Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson describe what children need: to feel safe, seen and soothed, so that they feel secure. None of these costs money.
- In Ellen Galinsky's survey of children, the most common wish was for parents who were less tired and stressed; only a few wished for more time.
- Talking back and forth with your child, telling stories, simple play and doing chores together are free and very valuable.
- Money stress can make calm parenting harder; it is not your fault. Look after yourself, ask for help, and talk to children about money simply and calmly.
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Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson, The Power of Showing Up (2020)
Ellen Galinsky, Ask the Children (1999)
Rand Conger & Glen Elder, the family stress model (1994)
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