244: Why Are We So Tied To Labeling Our Parenting
Description
Y’all, this episode is a full-on TED Talk (minus the PowerPoint). I’m unpacking all the trending parenting labels—gentle, respectful, intentional, sturdy, conscious, child-led—and calling out where we’ve gone off the rails. Are we actually parenting, or just trying not to do what our parents did? I’m digging into why we cling to these labels, how they’re often just code for what we don’t want to do, and why the real magic happens when we get clear on the do's—the actions that actually guide our kids. It’s not about the label; it’s about leading with calm, clarity, and consistency... even when your toddler is melting down in public. If you’ve ever wondered “am I doing this right?”—this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
(00:01:11 ) Balancing Firmness and Love in Parenting
(00:08:07 ) Developmental Respect in Parenting
(00:15:00 ) Mindful Decision-Making in Child Rearing
(00:20:03 ) Nurturing Love Through Parenting Challenges
(00:22:13 ) Navigating Parenting Challenges with Care and Respect
(00:25:35 ) Parental Burnout's Impact on Child Rearing
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