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Why I Don't Allow Sleepovers: A Therapist Mom's Perspective

Episode 55

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In today's episode, I'm talking about a recent challenging parenting moment that had me questioning (but ultimately reinforcing) one of my firmest family rules - no sleepovers. I share how this policy affected my daughter and how we navigated through several difficult days of emotions and disappointment.


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In this episode:

  • 4:15 - The background behind my decision as a mental health professional

  • 8:20 - Recent situation with my daughter requesting a sleepover

  • 10:35 - How I handled the emotional aftermath

  • 17:15 - The lessons about disappointment and resilience

  • 21:20 - Navigating different parenting choices from other families


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