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Dr Siggie Cohen: don’t be a ‘permissive parent'

October 7, 2026 · 41 min

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Dr. Siggie Cohen has worked with children for over three decades.


In today's podcast, she speaks to Jen about childhood anxiety, boundaries, and permissive parenting.


“Gentleness does not mean permissiveness,” she says.


She argues in her new book "You are the Parent" in an era when many mums and dads feel overwhelmed by advice and expectations, they do not need to be perfect, but they do need the confidence to lead.


Presented by Jen Hogan. Produced by Andrew McNair.

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