Being a 'Good Enough' Parent
Being a 'Good Enough' Parent
How to accept your perfectly imperfect parenting
In this newsletter, we provide you with notes on Good Enough: How to accept your perfectly imperfect parenting, an episode of A Little Easier.
Host Kendra Wilde, an advocate and mom, created this show because she needed it herself. It brings together insights from leading experts and parents who ‘get it’ to give us all a lift. Her mission is to make resilience resources accessible so we can all stress less and connect more.
She is joined by, Dr. Susan Pollak a clinical psychologist, author, meditation practitioner, and teacher of mindfulness and compassion in psychotherapy.
Read our notes below.
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How to be a ‘Good Enough’ Parent
How to be a ‘Good Enough’ Parent
Parenting is neither easy nor flawless! Parenting is, in fact, very imperfect. There have been times when we have tried to appear perfect on the outside while our parenting was far from perfect on the inside.
We learn from our mistakes and experiences, but the flaws are what make parenting beautiful and fun.
As parents, we always strive to do our best for our children. We wish for their health, happiness, and success. Also, we strive for excellence in order to set a good example. But occasionally, our good intentions go horribly wrong.
Occasionally, the objective of being a great parent becomes the pursuit of perfection and our goal of raising great children transforms into the goal of raising perfect children.
Below are some suggestions on how to let go of being a perfect parent:
Be sincere. We occasionally feel angry, depressed, or upset. We experience moments of joy, excitement, or exuberance. It's acceptable for our kids to watch us in these various capacities and take lessons from how we deal with joy and stress.
Start being kind to yourself. Recognize the moment, let go of the urge to blame yourself, remember that you're not alone, and realize that all you can do is your best.
Accept that you are not and will never be a perfect parent. Allow yourself to be free of the perfectionist standard in your own life.
There is no one best way to raise a child because parenting can be done in many different ways. Always keep in mind that you are striving to do the very best that you can and that your efforts will never be flawless.
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