Episode 15 – The Parenting Apocalypse series | What’s Breaking Down Connection in Our Homes
In this episode, we begin a new series called The Parenting Apocalypse. Because there are patterns happening beneath the surface that quietly shape the culture of our homes.
There are moments in parenting that feel bigger than they should: a quick reaction, a sharp tone, a look you wish you could take back. Most of the time, we move on quickly. But what if those moments aren’t random?
Research shows that certain communication patterns consistently appear when relationships begin to break down. And while this is often talked about in marriage, these same patterns show up in parenting, where they don’t just damage connection, they shape identity.
The good news is this: once we can see these patterns, we can begin to change them. And it starts with something simple, learning to notice what’s actually happening in the moment.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
The four communication patterns that predict relational breakdown
How these patterns show up in everyday parenting moments
Why these patterns are not just damaging, but formational for children
How repeated moments become “normal” in our homes
The simple but powerful shift of naming what’s happening in real time
✨ mentioned In This Episode
The Gottman Institute – A research-based approach to relationships. Explore our resources and tools developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
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