If you've ever dealt with mom guilt and wondered why you feel like you're failing even when you're doing your best, this episode is for you.
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JoAnn shares the day she screamed at a wall (and cowered her own kids) to name the perfectionism baked into modern motherhood. Then she busts the five biggest "good mom" myths, the ones telling you that missing the game, serving chicken nuggets again, losing your temper, taking time for yourself, or your kid's report card all mean you're failing. Spoiler: none of them do.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why missing your kid's activity can actually be good for them (and what the research on over-involved parents really shows)
Why your picky eater isn't a reflection of your cooking, and the biology behind food neophobia
The exact repair script to use after you lose your temper, and why the repair matters more than the rupture
Why taking time for yourself is an investment in your kid, not a theft from them
Why your kid's school performance predicts nothing about who they'll become
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Best Mom is a Happy Mom (book)
Calm & Happy Parenting Cohort
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