The Truth About Perfect Parenting & Ways to Calm Anxious Kids
Description
If your child’s worries or meltdowns leave you wrung out, this warm, practical chat with counsellor + parent coach Sarah Florenze will help you steady yourself, calm your child, and drop the pressure of perfect parenting. We cover growth mindset for mums, how perfectionism shows up (and why it’s really about safety), red flags that signal extra support, and two tiny tools you can try tonight.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Why connection beats perfection (and how to get present fast)
Early signs a child’s anxiety needs more support (sleep, school, appetite, physical cues)
Counselling vs parent coaching — which one fits your family right now
Two soothing rituals: Night-Walk Star Chat + 20-Minute Child-Led Time
Links for this episode
- Raising Children Network (Australian, evidence-based guides for anxiety at every age).
- Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (free/low-cost options in many areas).
- Book: What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up? by Maggie Hamilton.
- Join community: The Vine—Single Mum Facebook group (kind, practical support).
Care note: This is general info, not medical advice. If this helped, share it with a mum who needs a softer day. 💛
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