Listeners Ask: Difficult Mothers-in-law and Middle School Slobs

When your middle schooler is the opposite of a perfectionist— dirty hair, dirty room, indifference to academics, we discuss. And how do you parent your anxious kids in front of unsupportive in-laws? We’ll answer that question in this week’s episode of Flusterclux with Lynn Lyons, the show for real talk about worry and other big feelings in parenting. 1:01 Robin asks Lynn a question from a listener who was reacting to the perfectionism episode a few shows back. Her middle schooler is the opposite of a perfectionist embracing sloppiness and mediocrity. 14:53 Lynn references Robin’s travel website Luxe Recess.  18:57 Robin shares why she uses a circle to manage her kids screen time.  Our affiliate link will get you $20 off a Circle.  17:41 Robin reads a listener question about a mother-in-law who is unsupportive and passive aggressive. 19:38 Lynn references her mentor Michael Yapko and his saying there’s a difference between something that impacts you personally, and something that you have to take personally. 26:26 Robin references Lynn’s books and videos as resources for parents and grandparents to get on the same page helping an anxious child.  29:46 Join the Flusterclux Facebook group, so that you can ask your question on a future episode. New episodes arrive Friday at 12:00AM EST.  Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices