Perfect Parenting is NOT the Goal

Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.

This episode is focused on the myth of being a perfect parent. Research has shown that perfect parenting may actually interfere with your child's natural development so it is better to be a good parent instead. Good parents guide their children in their natural developmental process while perfect parents try to create a perfect child or childhood experience. The good parent approach is fluid and child-led while perfect parenting is rigid and parent-led.

When we try to be perfect parents, the focus shifts from our child onto us - and that can drain our resources and leave us feeling exhausted. Listen to this episode to learn how being a good parent is more sustainable for us and our children, why it is better than trying to be perfect, and exactly how good we have to be to qualify as a good parent - you're going to be surprised!

Just to let you know, for the duration of the Proactive Parenting podcast launch, I will be releasing two episodes a week instead of my normal weekly release schedule. I hope you enjoy the extra episodes.

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