Episode 229: Why crying is so important

Episode 229: Why crying is so important

Author: Marion Rose, PhD. April 2, 2025 Duration: 48:37
In this episode, I talk about why I believe crying is so important in children (from an Aware Parenting perspective) and for adults (from a Marion Method perspective). I emphasise that in Aware Parenting, crying is a vital natural healing response for children, enabling them to release stress and trauma. I connect emotional disconnection in adults to societal issues and suggest that many violent and harmful behaviours stem from unexpressed grief and rage as well as from a sense of disconnection. I draw parallels between individual emotional health and historical/cultural disconnections caused by colonisation, and I track that colonisation back, step by step. I recommend the movie, 'Schooling the World: The white man's last burden", and mention scenes from the film that highlight what I'm talking about. By supporting children in feeling and expressing their feelings, parents can help their children feel more, care more, and make more of a difference in the world. By receiving support ourselves as parents to feel more, we can also be a part of making a difference in the world. I conclude by inviting parents to see their children's tears as part of a broader context of healing and connection, not only for themselves, but also for their community and world. My new Aware Parenting book for babies and children about welcoming feelings is out! Here are the links: AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0645857572 US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645857572 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0645857572 DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/0645857572 FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/0645857572 ES: https://www.amazon.es/dp/0645857572 IT: https://www.amazon.it/dp/0645857572 NL: https://www.amazon.nl/dp/0645857572 PL: https://www.amazon.pl/dp/0645857572 SE: https://www.amazon.se/dp/0645857572 JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/0645857572 CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0645857572 You can find out more about my work at www.marionrose.net and my books at: https://marionrose.net/books/ You can also find me here: https://www.instagram.com/theawareparentingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/_marion_rose_/ https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/ www.facebook.com/MarionRosePhD

Marion Rose, PhD. hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, drawing from her role as a level two instructor and regional coordinator for Australia and New Zealand within this philosophy. The foundation of her discussions is Aware Parenting, an approach developed by Aletha Solter, PhD. Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid rules, this podcast delves into the nuanced and often emotional landscape of raising children-and ourselves. Each episode considers the practical and psychological aspects of family life, from navigating daily challenges to understanding the deeper patterns that influence our reactions. You’ll hear explorations on how to support children’s emotional expression, build trusting relationships, and approach discipline from a place of connection. The concept of reparenting-the work we do to heal our own childhood experiences-is woven throughout, recognizing how our past shapes our present parenting. Marion’s perspective provides a compassionate framework for anyone looking to move beyond autopilot reactions and cultivate more awareness in their family dynamics. Tuning into this podcast feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable guide, one that respects the complexity of both the child’s and the parent’s inner world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 39:56
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