Ep #123 The Past Only Exists In Your Head (And Why That Changes Everything About Parenting)

Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive Discipline, ADHD Parenting

Hey there, beautiful souls! 👋 In today's episode, we're diving deep into the messy, beautiful world of self-forgiveness and what it really means to "fail" as a parent.

Imagine you've just had one of those moments where your kid's room looks like a tornado had a party with a hurricane, and you...may have slightly lost your cool. 😬 We've all been there, right? Today we're unpacking why beating yourself up about it is SO last season, and what to do instead.

In This Episode:

• Why your past only exists in your thoughts (mind-bending stuff, folks!)
• The adorable children's book "The Sorry Plane" and what it teaches us about giving space for feelings
• Why Nelson Mandela's "I never lose, I either win or learn" quote will help you fulfill your parenting goals
• A beautiful forgiveness poem that might make you cry (in a good way!)
• How to transform your "mom fail" moments into growth opportunities
• The Thomas Edison approach to parenting - as adapted by me (he "failed" 10,000 times and turned out fine!)

Quotable Moments: "If I could have done better, I would have done better" (Your new mantra, btw!) "Forgiveness is for you to give to you first" (Mind. Blown. 🤯) "The past is over - we're now bringing those memories and thinking about them right now"

Key Takeaways:

• Your past isn't a life sentence (unless you keep replaying it on repeat in your head)
• Being hard on yourself isn't actually helping (shocking, I know!)
• Judgment keeps you stuck, curiosity moves you forward
• Your nervous system being activated isn't a character flaw (it's just being human!)

Action Steps: Pick ONE recent parenting moment that's been playing on repeat in your head, and practice reframing it through the lens of compassion. (And maybe stick a Post-it note on your mirror that says "I'm doing my best" - trust me on this one! 💕)

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