In this insightful episode of Unlocking the Parenting Code, host Kathy sits down with Carrie Brummer, a professional artist, educator, and founder of the online creative community Artist Strong. Carrie has spent years teaching across the globe, with her artwork exhibited at prestigious venues like The Smithsonian and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. While Carrie's career has been a whirlwind of creativity and education, she now embraces a new role: motherhood.

In this episode, Carrie shares her journey from having strong judgments about parenting to embracing the realities that came with having her own child. We discuss how parenting has reshaped her perspectives, how her family's multicultural background (Canadian-American) and living abroad have influenced her values, and the challenges she faces as both an artist and a parent. Carrie also opens up about her personal experiences with discipline, the importance of nurturing creativity in children, and finding a balance between self-care, family life, and work.

Key Topics Covered:

• The evolution of Carrie’s perspective on parenting before and after having a child
• Insights on balancing career, art, and motherhood
• The influence of living abroad in diverse cultures on her parenting style
• Encouraging creativity in young children and how art plays a key role in their development
• Cultural pressures surrounding “perfect parenting” and how Carrie navigates societal expectations
• The impact of discipline, boundaries, and respectful communication with children
• The importance of diversity in her daughter’s upbringing, and standing up against gender stereotypes
• Balancing personal and family needs while fostering resilience in children
• The importance of nurturing curiosity, creativity, and independence in kids

Carrie Brummer is an artist, educator, and founder of Artist Strong, an online platform that helps people tap into their creative potential. Carrie has exhibited her art at The Smithsonian and The Kennedy Center, but today, she’s embracing the role of motherhood. Living in Houston, Texas with her husband, 4-year-old daughter, and their Muppet-like doodle, Carrie reflects on her experiences of being a mom after 13 years of living abroad in the Middle East and Canada.

Links:

Website: Artist Strong

Instagram: @artiststrong

• How to ignite the artist in you
• Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation with Carrie filled with real-life parenting insights, creativity, and the beauty of balancing it all.

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Welcome to Unlocking the Parenting Code, the podcast where parents, educators, and caregivers share real-life stories, wisdom, and strategies for raising children in today's complex world. Hosted by Kathy Imabayashi, an experienced educator and advocate for children’s emotional well-being, each episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of parenting, offering insights to strengthen relationships and empower parents.

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