How can a mother's natural strengths—dedication, flexibility, responsiveness, and care—be supported in a modern culture that often pressures parents toward burnout and overprotection? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back pediatric psychologist Dr. James Schroeder (james-schroeder.com) to discuss his article, Understanding the Mom Brain: One of the Most Powerful Forces in the World.

Dr. Schroeder breaks down the built-in virtues of maternal instincts, highlighting how dedication and perseverance make mothers one of the most powerful forces for good in society. He cautions, however, that these noble intentions can be exploited by commercial pressures and cultural expectations—transforming the parental role into a "24/7 personal assistant." Dr. Schroeder explores the risks of maternal burnout, self-neglect, and "Zamboni parenting" (smoothing over every obstacle for children), emphasizing the importance of letting children experience natural consequences to build resilience, character, and healthy independence. Stream now to listen!

How can a mother's natural strengths&mdash;dedication, flexibility, responsiveness, and care&mdash;be supported in a modern culture that often pressures parents toward burnout and overprotection? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back pediatric psychologist Dr. James Schroeder (james-schroeder.com) to discuss his article, Understanding the Mom Brain: One of the Most Powerful Forces in the World.
Dr. Schroeder breaks down the built-in virtues of maternal instincts, highlighting how dedication and perseverance make mothers one of the most powerful forces for good in society. He cautions, however, that these noble intentions can be exploited by commercial pressures and cultural expectations&mdash;transforming the parental role into a "24/7 personal assistant." Dr. Schroeder explores the risks of maternal burnout, self-neglect, and "Zamboni parenting" (smoothing over every obstacle for children), emphasizing the importance of letting children experience natural consequences to build resilience, character, and healthy independence. Stream now to listen!

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>