Do you struggle with feeling like you’re not good enough, or that you don’t measure up? There are so many different parenting philosophies out there: Attachment, RIE, simplicity, unconditional, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, gentle, respectful, conscious, peaceful…but which one is right for you?
Join me as I dive into this topic and reveal my parenting philosophy.
The problem:
- Every book, expert, & philosophy seems to contradict the others.
- It can make you feel like you don’t measure up when you can’t or don’t 100% follow a particular philosophy.
- Some of these groups can be so judgmental and unsupportive when you don’t fully stick to their philosophy.
- There’s so much out there and it’s hard to decide what will work for you.
The solution (and my philosophy):
Empowerment Is An INSIDE Job.
Someone may offer you an empowering solution.
But if you don't take it- you won't feel empowered.
We should feel good about the way that we live our lives and about who we are.
No one benefits from you being a martyr (including your children).
Not that it’s always easy. There are definitely hard times in parenting. But overall, you should not parent in a way that feels like constant suffering & misery.
Design a life that you love.
You could go through your entire life…many people have and are currently doing so…not enjoying life. Keep your cup full and spill out onto others.
What would make parenting fun for you? Minimize/reduce/outsource as many of the negative things as possible.
You are not the roles you play!
When you’re truly motivated from a place of love & care, you’ll find the right words & actions (vs. operating out of fear or anger).
Holding your goodness to light. Self-compassion. Do things that are kind. Trust your intuition. Break down old paradigms.
Keep it flexible enough and use as a clear guideline. It liberates you from attachment parenting or from mainstream parenting. PERMISSION to be uniquly you, permission to LOVE who you are.
Links & Resources:
Show notes at IsabelleBridges.com/podcast-100
IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/review
IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/partners
IsabelleBridges.com/podcast/ME (FB Group)
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