Modern Parenting Styles: Rethinking Tiger Parenting and Western Approaches

Is the "Tiger Mom" approach actually damaging, or is Western parenting too permissive? In this episode of The Forties Formula, we sit down with conscious parenting coach Cornelia Dahinten and Anabel Chew to dismantle the myths surrounding Asian parenting versus Western styles.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

03:38 – Traditional vs Modern Parenting Styles

13:48 – Sponsor Break: Cozy Earth

18:49 – What “Tiger Mom” parenting really means

25:10 – Sponsor Break: Love, Indus

32:14 – Letting kids be kids

42:47 – Fuel Your Forties

43:40 – The 40s Formula: Strong relationships and clarity

🎙️ ABOUT OUR GUEST

CORNELIA DAHINTEN is a parenting educator focused on conscious, relationship-centered parenting. We explore how traditional and modern parenting differ — and why respect, boundaries, and repair matter in raising confident kids.

Connect with Cornelia: @corneliadahinten.familycoach

ANABEL CHEW is a mother and founder of the Tiger Moms Club, a community supporting modern parents. We explore what “tiger mom” parenting really means, how to balance effort and expectations, and how to keep parenting goals centered on the child rather than just outcomes.

Connect with Anabel: @anabel.chew

👩‍❤️‍👩 ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Jasmin Dhillon (@eat.with.jasmin) is an Integrated Health Strategist dedicated to helping women navigate their wellness journey with clarity.

Amanda Lim (@coachamandalim) is a certified Women’s Health Coach and nutritionist passionate about strength and vitality.

Together, they are the voices behind The Forties Formula, your destination for unfiltered conversations about thriving in your 40s and beyond.

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