022: How To Stop Parenting From Guilt In 4 Steps

Living free of parenting guilt does not make you irresponsible. Quite the opposite — it makes you responsible for the right things.   You already carry a lot as a parent, so why torment yourself on top of it with guilt? The consequences of parenting that is driven by guilt are pretty serious. To name a few:    ❌ We are not our best selves when we carry the burden of guilt.  ❌ We don’t give children what they need because we misinterpret their behavior.  ❌ We are at risk for burnout.  ❌ We build up resentment and are prone to anger.    I think anger, and especially suppressed anger, is a huge consequence of guilt that is often underestimated. Needless to say, we need a solution. You can let go of guilt in 4 Steps:    📌 Understand the cost of guilt  📌 Prioritize needs over vague expectations  📌 Set healthy boundaries  📌 Re-evaluate standards & focus on values​       Want to learn more about emotions and how to use them to your benefit? Sign up here for the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting training.   Host: Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach More info at theparentingpresence.com