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Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
159. Why does my kid hate me?
Ever feel like your kid hates you? You’re not alone.
This episode is a real, funny, and honest conversation about what’s really going on when our kids push us away.
Andrew and Caroline break down the difference between “I hate peas” and “I hate you,” why your child might unload on you after school, and how parenting through emotional blow-ups is more about connection than control.
Plus, what’s your role in the tension—and how can you show up differently without losing your mind?
Homework Ideas
Run a Self-Talk Inventory
For 24 hours, jot down (or record a voice memo) every time you give your child a direction, correction, or piece of feedback. Review at the end of the day:
- How many were positive?
- How many were negative?
- How many were about screens?
Enter Their World
Pick one activity your child enjoys and commit to doing it with them—without trying to teach, improve, or redirect. Just join in. Be curious. Take notes after:
- What did you learn about them?
- What made them laugh?
- What frustrated them?
- What did they talk about most?
Clarify Expectations, Drop the Power Struggle
Write out one daily expectation you’re tired of repeating. Share it calmly with your child as a “choice”:
“Here’s what needs to happen. You get to choose when/how.”
Then hold the boundary—without nagging.
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