We are pleased to announce that Parent eSource is now in iTunes. Based on feedback we received from you, our readers and subscribers, we are expanding our content and delivery options for parents. The podcast feed can be accessed here http://prnt.es/pconnect

Each episode will feature experts covering a topic that our readers have told us is most relevant in their roles as parents. In our first episode:

 

Our founder and CEO, Amy Kelly, sat down with the folks at www.SlowParentingTeens.com to talk about their perspective on creating a sustainable relationship with your t(w)eens.  In a nutshell, fast parenting is about the parents’ agenda, and it is motivated by their fears; slow parenting is about the teenagers’ development, and it is motivated by complete acceptance of the teen.  In fast parenting, the parents have the authority, make the decisions, and confer judgments. In slow parenting, parents and children discuss, ask questions, experiment, and revise their ideas. Fast parenting focuses on the situation at hand, and slow parenting focuses on long term relationships.  Fast parenting is reactive; slow parenting is patient and responsive. Fast parenting tends to be punitive; slow parenting tends to be supportive. Fast parents fit parenting into their schedule; slow parents arrange their schedule around their parenting.  Slow parenting is a positive response to the epidemic of fast parenting.

As always, we welcome your feedback and comments.

Best Regards,

Amy Kelly and the Parent eSource Team