Episode 126: Getting Support Isn’t Giving Up – It’s Showing Up

About this episode

This episode challenges the belief that needing help as a parent is a failure, promoting the idea that seeking support is a strength.

Many parents quietly believe that needing help means they’re failing. In this episode of Parent Like a Psychologist , I gently challenge that idea and offer a much healthier reframe: getting support isn’t giving up – it’s showing up for yourself and your child. If you’ve ever felt guilty for asking for help, struggled to do everything on your own, or worried that seeking support means you “should be coping better,” this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why so many parents believe they should cope alone How modern parenting has moved away from shared support and community Why strong parents don’t do it all by themselves How getting support improves your child’s wellbeing, not just your own Why support isn’t about fixing your child – it’s about strengthening the whole family A powerful mindset shift that can reduce stress and increase confidence This episode is especially relevant for parents of neurodivergent children or kids who seem to need more support than others. Parenting is harder when you feel isolated, and it becomes much more manageable when you feel understood and guided. A Gentle Question to Reflect On What would change for you if you saw getting…

People in this episode

Host: Leanne Tran

Topics covered

• parenting support
• mental health
• neurodivergent children
• community support
• mindset shift

Keywords

• parenting
• support
• wellbeing
• community
• neurodiversity
• mindset
• stress reduction