Interview

Dianne and Onnig discussed how parenthood can be challenging, but can be made easier with the right structure and organization in place. They discussed the importance of teaching life skills and being on the same page when raising children together. They also reflected on how different their home life was before and after having children, with the abundance of baby items. The speaker shared how they used a Marie Condo “Joy of Tidying” technique to reduce their “stuffed” clothing drawer and make their life easier. Important takeaways from their discussion include understanding that not everything needs to be kept, considering more people to help out, making children do tasks that were primarily done by adults, and sharing the responsibilities to foster an efficient and organized approach. Communication is essential for relationships and parenting and tasks must be completed on time. Jordan Peterson’s philosophy about relationships and parenting have been mentioned; including the importance of having reasonable expectations for children, persisting in moments of difficulty, and anchoring oneself in these moments as a distraction. Effective communication between partners is essential, and taking the time to explain why certain things have their spot encourages respect and trust between partners. Engaging in activities with children and taking note of their small successes is also important for their development.