We’ve all had those times when your parenting isn’t what you want it to be, your kids are struggling, and your don’t know how to help your kid (or yourself). You might resort to yelling, crying yourself to sleep, or just feeling really low about your parenting. And above all you’re desperate for help. In this episode, you’ll find hope when you feel like you’re not the parent you want to be.
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-SHOW NOTES-
- 00:00 Parenting can be influenced by various pressures, but it’s important to unite parents, lean into their strengths, and create a positive family culture.
- 09:02 Foundation work is key in parenting, including replacing toxic beliefs with grace-filled truths, transforming our own thinking, and not comparing ourselves to others on social media, and addressing the child's needs.
- 19:42 When parents practice self-care and connect with their kids, they’re able to create a close-knit family.
- 25:56 Creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for children, building trust and connection, and avoiding shaming and criticism are key in parenting.
- 32:17 Praising effort over outcome, focusing on growth and responsibility, empathizing with emotions, and understanding underlying issues are important in parenting, especially when dealing with challenging behavior.
- 39:02 Key to seek balance in parenting and avoiding judging others.
- 45:58 Spanking can lead to kids feeling untrustworthy, so it's important to foster connection and trust, discipline alongside kids, teach conflict resolution, seek support, and prioritize self-care in parenting.
- 53:22 No need to feel guilty in parenting; it’s a journey.