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Parenting the Intensity

Parenting the Intensity

Written by: Anouk Briere-Godbout
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Hey, I’m Anouk Briere-Godbout, and here on "Parenting the Intensity" we’ll talk all about how we can drop the “general parenting advice” that doesn't work with our intensely emotional kids anyway and let go of the unrealistic expectations society puts on us as parents. Together we'll find solutions and ideas that work for YOU and YOUR kids. Chances are you know what they need, but you need a little inspiration to keep going and permission to do things differently and help you fully trust that you already are a wonderful parent to your exceptional, but challenging, kids.

Each week on “Parenting the Intensity” you’ll get some thought provoking and comforting exchanges and reflections on mainstream parenting so you can put things into perspective, redefine what parenting means to YOU and YOUR kids and finally enjoy your family life without constant fear of the next outburst.

Take a deep breath, keep going, we’re all in this together!

© 2025 Anouk Briere-Godbout Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • 063 - Intensity in siblings: balance, guilt and the needs of each child

    063 - Intensity in siblings: balance, guilt and the needs of each child
    Jun 3 2025

    Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"

    Today, we'll explore sibling relationships with one or more emotionally intense children.

    • The Challenge of Conflicting Needs
    • When One or More Children Demand More
    • Parental Guilt
    • Children's Relationships: Is It Our Fault?
    • Less Intense Sibling Experience
    • How Do We Cope?

    If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing

    You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.

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    I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.
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    20 mins
  • 062 - Chosen vs. imposed loneliness for parents of atypical children

    062 - Chosen vs. imposed loneliness for parents of atypical children
    May 20 2025

    Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"

    Today we will normalize the feeling of isolation and explore the reasons for this isolation:

    • Understanding our experience (or lack thereof)
    • Sharing our experience (once again, or lack thereof)
    • Judgment

    We will also explore the fact that sometimes we need to isolate ourselves to process, give ourselves time, and protect ourselves.

    And as a possible solution: seek the right support to break the feeling of isolation.

    • Need to feel part of a community.
    • Clean up the support around us.
    • Impact of good support on confidence.

    If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing

    You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.

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    I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.
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    12 mins
  • 061 - Invisible traumas or repeated failures

    061 - Invisible traumas or repeated failures
    May 6 2025

    Welcome to "Parenting the Intensity!"

    Today, we'll discuss trauma. This may seem like something that doesn't apply to your situation, but you might be surprised.

    We'll cover:

    • What minor trauma, major trauma, and complex trauma are?
    • Why it's not widely recognized in official systems and the impact it has
    • School trauma
    • Healthcare system trauma
    • Rebound or direct trauma from parents: Burnout

    If you haven’t, subscribe to the new private podcast ‘You’re not failing’, to stop feeling…well like you’re doing it wrong and start to build your parental confident https://familymoments.ca/notfailing

    You can find everything else I offer on the website www.familymoments.ca so you can take action on what’s the most important for you right now.

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    I’m recording this podcast on an unceeded territory of the N'dakina and Wabanaki communities.
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    21 mins
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