The Myth of Perfect Parenting #074

None of us would say we are shooting for perfection. However, the way we feel and act sometimes indicates we do actually expect ourselves to be perfect. We all feel pangs of guilt and shame, second guess ourselves, and beat our selves up for failures (small and large).

• Offer yourself grace--it is best for you, your spouse / partner, and for your children. When we mess up, we can offer ourselves forgiveness. And, if appropriate, we can ask our kids for forgiveness.
• We need to fight the urge to compare ourselves to other parents. (See episode #053 for a deeper dive on this topic.)
• Avoid people pleasing.
• Presence, not perfection.
• Intentionality, not perfection. Do the work on the front-end so we have the humility and wisdom on the back-end.
• Surround yourself with the right voices. Not people who shame us, but those who encourage us and make us better. 

The Stat of the Week is from an academic analysis of the economy of Harry Potter's world. We talk about currency (i.e., gold Galleons, silver Sickles, and bronze Knuts), new business creation (or lack thereof), and government regulation.


Other topics covered include moist vs. damp cake, migraine medicine commercials, and parenting resources.


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