The Net Positive of Dropping Expectations When Parenting

Becoming You Again

Having expectations for our kids feels important, useful and a type of guide to the often mysterious and dismaying act of parenting. But what happens when your kids don't meet or live up to your expectations? What happens to your parent child relationship? Do you define yourself as a parent on their outcomes? Do you blame them for your emotional disregulation?
Find out more in this episode where we will explore how clinging to specific expectations may actually be causing more harm than good for your own emotional life and your ability to parent effectively. You will learn to get curious and question the expectations that you have now, how to decide which ones to keep, and what to do when those expectations aren't met.
You will learn how your own ideas of self-worth are tied into these expectations and how to detangle yourself from relying on your children's behavior for external validation. This episode offers invaluable advice on how to manage and understand your expectations, ultimately fostering a positive emotional atmosphere for both you and your children. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on effective parenting through the lens of acceptance and emotional resilience.
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https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep172

Chapters

1. Parenting With Dropping Expectations (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Parental Expectations (00:13:43)