In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Meri Wallace, a child and family therapist with over 30 years of experience, discusses the significance of building healthy connections between parents and children. Wallace, also an author of several parenting books, shares insights on understanding children’s behaviour, the importance of communication, and the developmental issues that shape a child’s actions. She emphasizes the value of empathy, setting boundaries, and encouraging curiosity while ensuring safety. Listeners will gain practical tips for improving their parenting skills and fostering a positive and loving environment for their children.

Meri Wallace is a child and family therapist and a parenting expert. She is the author of: The Secret World of Children, Birth Order Blues and the Keys to Parenting Your Four Year Old. She writes a blog for Psychology Today and appears regularly on TV and in podcasts.

02:28 Welcome and Introduction

03:20 Meri Wallace’s Background and Latest Book

04:01 Understanding Children’s Behavior

07:24 Meri’s Journey and Passion for Children

12:01 The Importance of Empathy in Parenting

13:14 Nine Developmental Issues in Children

17:53 Practical Parenting Tips

37:05 Setting Boundaries and Building Resilience

41:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Furkhan Dandia Therapist and Coach

I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.

As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.

I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.

At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.

As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.