102. Motherhood in Crisis: Erica Komisar on Raising Mentally and Emotionally Healthy Kids

Listen to this episode from Dates, Mates and Babies with the Vallottons on Spotify. In today’s episode of Dates, Mates, and Babies with the Vallottons, hosts Jason and Lauren Vallotton sit down with renowned psychoanalyst and author Erica Komisar to explore the profound challenges and rewards of parenting. Erica, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), brings years of expertise in child development and the psychological aspects of motherhood and fatherhood. She has authored two insightful books:Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years MattersChicken Little: The Sky Isn’t FallingIn this conversation, Erica highlights the crucial role emotional attachment plays in a child's development, particularly during the first three years. She discusses the importance of both mothers and fathers being present and emotionally available, as well as how societal pressures and guilt impact the way mothers show up for their families.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The key ingredients for building a healthy attachment with your child, particularly in the first three years.Insights from Erica’s book Being There on the lasting impact of maternal presence during a child's formative years.Why father involvement is just as crucial as mothers in raising emotionally resilient children.How to address societal pressures, guilt, and the overwhelming demands placed on mothers today.The importance of staying engaged with your children throughout adolescence, even when they seem to need you less.About Erica Komisar:Erica Komisar is a licensed clinical social worker and psychoanalyst with extensive experience working in child development and parenting. She has authored two influential books, Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters and Chicken Little: The Sky Isn’t Falling. Her work emphasizes the emotional and psychological needs of children, focusing on the vital role parents play in shaping their children's emotional well-being. Erica's expertise has made her a sought-after speaker and resource for parents looking to navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s world.Where to Find Erica Komisar:She’s on Instagram. @ericakomisar To learn more about Erica's work and upcoming events, visit her official website.PatreonIf you've enjoyed this podcast, would you consider financially supporting the show? Every donation, big and small, helps the Vallottons continue to prioritize making this content for you. Click this link to support! Thank you!For information on the Marriage Intensive and other resources, go to jasonandlaurenvallotton.com !Connect with Lauren:InstagramFacebookConnect with Jason:Jay’s InstagramJay’s FacebookBraveCo Instagramwww.braveco.org