Introverts vs. Extroverts (and Making Room for Both in Your Family)
What makes us introverts or extroverts\u2013 and why do so many of us choose our total opposites for our parenting partners? In this episode we talk about the myths of introverts and extroverts, why opposites attract, and how to parent kids who are also your total opposites.\nIn this episode, Amy and Margaret discuss:\n\nThe ways that introverts and extroverts solve problems\n\nHow they navigate being the opposite of their partners\n\nHow to advocate for your kids depending on their social orientation\n\n\nHere are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:\n\nNatalie Arroyo Camacho for Well & Good: "3 Obstacles To Expect From an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship\u2014Plus Whether It Can Work at All"\n\nRodney B. Lawn et al: "Quiet Flourishing: The Authenticity and Well-Being of Trait Introverts Living in the West Depends on Extraversion-Deficit Beliefs"\n\nHealthline: "Are You an Extrovert? Here\u2019s How to Tell"\n\n\nR. L. LaFevers for Wired: Tips For Introverted Parents Raising Extroverted Kids\n\n\nR. L. LaFevers for Wired: Are You Raising An Introvert?\n\n\nAre You an Introvert? Take this assessment\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to this month's sponsors: \nAura Frame turns your family\u2019s past into the perfect gift, bringing all your favorite photos and videos together in one high-resolution display. Get up to $40 off while supplies last by visiting auraframes.com/FRESH.\xa0\nBeam\u2019s Dream Powder is their sleep-promoting healthy hot cocoa. 99% of people experience better sleep quality when taking Beam Dream! Get $20 off at beamorganics.com\xa0with the code FRESH. \nBetterhelp online therapy is affordable, confidential, and effective! Give it a try and see if online therapy can help lower your stress. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/fresh.\nCredit Karma helps you find low-interest personal loans that may well have lower interest rates than your credit cards do now! Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to see your personalized offers.\nDaily Harvest delivers delicious harvest bowls, flatbreads, smoothies, and more, all built on organic fruits and vegetables. Go to dailyharvest.com/laughing to get up to $40 off your first box!\nHome.Made. Podcast is a terrific new podcast offering stories about the meaning of home in America. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\nIndeed is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements-- or else you don't pay! Upgrade your job post with a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/laughing.\nKiwiCo\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\nLadder helps you find life insurance without the hassle! Answer a few questions online to apply for up to $3 million in term life insurance coverage. Go to ladderlife.com/laughing today to see if you\u2019re instantly approved.\nNative deodorant and other body care products are paraben-free on the inside, and now plastic-free on the outside! Get 20% off your first order at nativedeo.com/fresh or with promo code FRESH.\nPeloton has a workout for every goal, day, and mood: everything from boxing and dance cardio to yoga and meditation. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.\nProse\xa0now makes supplements personally tailored to address your specific cause of hair shedding. Get your free in-depth consultation and 15% off your custom hair supplements at\xa0prose.com/laughing.\xa0\nRenzo\u2019s Vitamins \u201cmelty tabs\u201d taste great and give your kids the vitamins they need- without all the sugar of gummies! Go to renzosmagic.com and use the code FRESH to get $5 off.\nStoryWorth is an online service that helps you and your loved ones connect through sharing stories and memories and preserves them for years to come. Save $10 off your first purchase at storyworth.com/whatfreshhell\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices