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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
Parenting advice on-the-go, with fun episodes that will make you laugh, cry, and feel better armed to be the parent you want to be! No punishments, rewards, or ultimatums required. (they’re actually discouraged).
Join your host Andee Martineau, founder of the breakthrough parenting framework Connect Method Parenting, as she helps parents discover why their kids don’t listen and shows them the step-by-step process of regaining influence and building relationships that will last a lifetime!
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
Ep #123 The Past Only Exists In Your Head (And Why That Changes Everything About 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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