There's No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent (And Why That's Great News)
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What's Inside This Episode:
Stop chasing the myth of the perfect parent and discover why your "mistakes" might be the best thing you can give your kids.
In this episode, we're releasing impossible expectations, examining where they came from, and learning how repair actually strengthens your relationship with your children.
In This Episode You'll Discover:
- Why perfect parenting is a myth (and why that's actually wonderful news)
- Where your crushing parenting expectations really came from
- How to identify which expectations serve you and which don't
- Why your mistakes are actually gifts to your children
- The simple repair process that teaches emotional intelligence
- How to finally give yourself the grace you deserve
Pain Points We're Addressing:
- Feeling like you're failing as a parent
- Guilt over losing your patience
- Exhaustion from trying to do everything perfectly
- Comparing yourself to other moms
- Not knowing how to make things right after you mess up
- Carrying expectations that don't serve your family
Solutions:
- Release the myth of perfection and embrace "good enough" parenting
- Identify and question inherited or societal expectations
- Practice simple, effective repair with your children
- Model healthy imperfection and emotional regulation
- Focus on connection over perfection
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