Dealing With Uncertainty as a Parent
b'How do we prepare for a future that isn\\u2019t clear? How do we prepare our kids for their future when what that might look like is also unclear?\\xa0\\nUncertainty is an unavoidable part of the parenting journey, but in this episode we\\u2019re talking about those really uncertain times: the \\u201cthis might be nothing, but we\\u2019d like to run more tests\\u201d times. The \\u201cwe actually aren\\u2019t sure what\\u2019s happening here\\u201d times.\\xa0The "this could really go either way" moments in our lives.\\nIn this episode we discuss\\n\\nwhy parenting through uncertainty is so hard\\n\\nhow these times have played out in our own lives\\n\\nwhy \\u201cjust try not to think about it!\\u201d is terrible advice\\xa0\\n\\nwhy the things we do to reduce our uncertainty can sometimes backfire\\n\\n\\nHere are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:\\xa0\\nMark Freeston et al: Towards a model of uncertainty distress in the context of Coronavirus (Covid-19)\\nNabi Nazari and Mark Griffiths: Using Fear and Anxiety Related to COVID-19 to Predict Cyberchondria: Cross-sectional Survey Study\\nVictoria Maxwell for Psychology Today: 6 Ways to Increase Uncertainty Tolerance\\nand this past episode of ours:\\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/the-back-to-school-hell-pandemic-edition/\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\xa0\\nAthletic Greens supports your sleep quality, energy, immune system and more with just one scoop per day. Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/laughing.\\nBeam makes products for sleep, calm, focus, and recovery. Get $20 off any purchase over $75 at beamorganics.com/FRESH, or just type in the code "FRESH" at checkout. \\nBetabrand has reinvented comfort and style with their Dress Yoga Pants, and we love ours! Get 30% off your first order when you go to Betabrand.com/LAUGHING.\\nBetterhelp Start taking charge of your mental health\\u2013 no matter where you live! Go to\\xa0betterhelp.com/fresh\\xa0to get 10% off your first month of counseling.\\nFlowkey lets you learn piano at your own pace. Go to flowkey.com/whatfreshhell to receive 7 days of Flowkey Premium for free and 20% off the first year of an annual subscription.\\xa0\\nIndeed is the only job site where you\'re guaranteed to find applicants that meet your requirements-- or you don\'t pay!\\xa0Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit through 3/31/22 at indeed.com/laughing.\\nKiwiCo\\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun. Get 50% off your first month at\\xa0kiwico.com\\xa0with the code\\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\\nMembrasin\\xa0is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically-proven feminine moisture formula. Go to\\xa0membrasinlife.com\\xa0to find out more and use the code FRESH10 to get 10% off.\\nOnce Upon a Farm fruit and vegetable blends are made with whole, organic, farm-fresh ingredients . Go to onceuponafarmorganics.com and use the code FRESH25 for 25% off your first order.\\nProse\\xa0now makes supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of hair shedding. Get 15% off your custom hair supplements at\\xa0prose.com/laughing.\\xa0\\nSchool Toolbox makes shopping for school supplies for your kids easier\\u2013 and also creates fundraising opportunities for your school! Find out more at schooltoolbox.com/whatfreshhell.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'