Episode 50
No matter how many strategies you have, no matter how good your intentions are, you’re going to make mistakes as a parent. You’re going to do things you regret.
And while you may acknowledge that you’re human — that you’re far from perfect — you may still worry about how your “mistakes” impact your kids.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why it’s important for your children to see you making mistakes
- A simple, 3-step strategy to support your child when you do things you regret that impact them
- Questions you can ask your kids to help them deal with situations that are difficult for them
Referenced in this episode:
Your Parenting Long Game, Episode 1 (Band Aid Parenting vs. Long Game Parenting)
Your Parenting Long Game, Episode 2 (Your Parenting Long Game: The Framework)
Ways to proactively act more consistently with your values:
Your Parenting Long Game, Episode 5 (How to Stay in Control, Even When You’re Stressed or Frustrated)
Your Parenting Long Game, Episoe 19 (Create a Parenting Avatar to Feel More In Control and Less Guilty as a Parent)
Your Parenting Long Game, Episode 23 (A Simple Strategy to Lose Your Cool Less)