The ‘Perfect Parent’ Paradigm

(please be advised this story deals with subjects relating to childhood trauma)

We’ve all heard that “mother knows best”, but what about when mum isn’t sure so, she checks with google? What if mum says to ask dad, and dad responds with ask mum? And why won’t little Suzie eat her sprouts?

Today on The Daily, we were joined by Dr. Cher McGillivray, a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at the Psychology Department of Bond University, who helped us learn a bit about the “good enough” approach to parenting, and how it provides children with a safe and healthy environment to grow in.

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