210: From Emotionally Immature Parents to Emotionally Mature Parenting with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
About this episode
Dr. Alison Cook and Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson discuss how to raise emotionally mature children and the impact of emotionally immature parenting.
What does it actually mean to raise an emotionally mature child? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook sits down with renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, whose groundbreaking book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" helped millions name what they didn’t receive growing up. Now, Dr. Gibson turns toward a new question: How do we become the kind of parents who help our children feel safe, seen, respected, and emotionally strong? Together, they explore the emotional foundation children truly need—not perfection, but presence. They unpack what emotional maturity looks like, the impact of being raised by an emotionally immature parent, and how we can begin to give our own children the kind of parenting they need. You’ll explore: The signs of an emotionally immature parent What a “good enough” parent actually looks like How repair builds trust more than perfection does The dance of balancing connection and autonomy How to create emotional safety for your child Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teenagers, or adult children—or simply learning how to become more emotionally mature yourself—this conversation offers a hopeful, grounded…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Alison Cook
Guest: Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson
Topics covered
- emotional maturity
- parenting
- child development
- emotional safety
- trust building
Keywords
- emotionally mature parenting
- emotional safety
- trust
- connection
- autonomy
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child: Your Blueprint to a Lifetime of Happiness
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