When Parenting Feels Thankless and Discouraging: Episode 181

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Corey and me about how frustrating it is when you feel like you’re getting the worst performance reviews from your children. We discuss how this can include your kids complaining about everything you do, as well as your kids being “good” out in the world and then more challenging at home. Don’t despair, we give you many ideas for how to lift your spirits during these hard parenting moments.   We talk about: 1:00 When it feels like you're getting the worst performance reviews from your kids 3:00 The different ways this presents 7:31 When kids are picking fights with you 8:00 How to start noticing the good reviews and wins 10:00 Self compassion when things feel thankless 11:50 The importance of community  13:00 Remembering you have a choice 16:02 Micro moments of connection 17:46 Change of scenery 19:56 Give yourself appreciation!   Download the episode transcript HERE    Resources mentioned in this episode: When You’re New to Peaceful Parenting: Coaching with Haley: Episode 179 https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/when-youre-new-to-peaceful-parenting-coaching-with-haley-episode-179/  Self Compassion Break Guide- https://peacefulparents.kartra.com/page/self_compassion_break  Free resources, including How To Stop YellingA t Your Kids free course https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/resources  Peaceful Parenting Membership https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership    Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194 Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com   Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php