Send us a textAs I sat across from Ifeoluwa Iyaniwura, a remarkable figure who has navigated the ever-shifting tides of parenting across continents, our conversation unearthed the profound ways in which culture shapes the journey of raising children. Imagine, for a moment, the staunch obedience required by Nigerian parenting traditions juxtaposed with the freedom-loving ethos of a British upbringing. Throughout our heart-to-heart, we peel back layers of these parenting paradigms, pondering their potential impacts on mental health and development. Ifeoluwa's own story, balancing the rich heritage of her homeland with the nuances of her adopted UK community, offers a gripping narrative on the immigrant experience in child-rearing.Technology's rapid advance doesn't pause for any parent, and our discussion does justice to this relentless march. We explore parenting styles from the rigid authoritarian to the laissez-faire permissive, before turning our gaze to the empathetic middle ground of gentle parenting. But it's not just parenting techniques at the forefront; it's also a parent's digital literacy. The dialogue takes a turn as we emphasize the necessity for tech-savviness in modern parenting, ensuring we maintain a vital connection with our children and offer the needed guidance to navigate a world filled with digital influences.The episode concludes with personal reflections on self-compassion, a vital ingredient in the recipe for resilient parenting, especially when facing the world solo. Support systems, community touchstones, and the art of mindfulness emerge as cornerstones for those balancing life's many roles. Weaving in tales of personal challenges and triumphs, we shine a spotlight on the ways gratitude and love can become powerful anchors, even amid the stormiest of life's seas. Yanivura and I invite you to join us in this raw and enlightening episode, filled with practical wisdom and hopeful insights for parents and non-parents alike.You can connect with Ifeoluwa on her socials. www.ifeoluwaiyaniwura.com www.safehavencom.com https://www.threads.net/@ifeoluwaiyaniwura?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://www.instagram.com/ifeoluwaiyaniwura?igsh=MXZkY2ExMTN3ZTl3ag==Support the showFollow me Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tunmise.kukuInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/tunmiseokuku/ https://www.instagram.com/bhmcoaching/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunmise-oladapo-kuku-8a2626b/Get Living Mindfully: A Journey to Being https://blackhemages.com/living-mindfully/Website: https://blackhemages.com/b45eeaafa11188b421daa26f6eb85da5596dbf11Love Yourself; Love Your Neighbour; Love Your Country: Above all of these Love God He's the essence of Your Being.#tdk

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