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Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting
Your go-to podcast for practical parenting support in under 10 minutes
Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting
Be Mindful of How Hard You Are on Yourself
Today, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with—being too hard on ourselves. Parenting is a journey full of mistakes, learning, and growth. When we are too critical of ourselves, we not only create stress for ourselves, but we also model unrealistic expectations for our children. Let’s explore how we can be more mindful, self-compassionate, and build resilience in our parenting with 5 Quick Tips.
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Have you ever laid in bed replaying a parenting moment you wish had gone differently? Maybe you lost your patience, said something you regret, or felt like you just weren’t enough that day. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Today, let’s talk about how we can be mindful of the way we treat ourselves as parents and how we can be stronger parents.
I’m Emily Scott, PhD from Renewed Hope Parenting, and welcome to 'Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting' — your go-to podcast for practical parenting support in under 10 minutes. As always, I keep this podcast short and sweet because we are busy parents without a lot of time to spare. If you aren't already following along with me on social media, I would love for you to join me! You can find me by searching @RenewedHopeParenting, where I share daily insights, encouragement, and strategies to support your parenting journey.
Today, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with—being too hard on ourselves. Parenting is a journey full of mistakes, learning, and growth. When we are too critical of ourselves, we not only create stress for ourselves, but we also model unrealistic expectations for our children. Let’s explore how we can be more mindful, self-compassionate, and build resilience in our parenting.
We all have moments when we wish we had handled a situation differently. Maybe we snapped at our child, reacted with frustration, or felt like we weren’t doing enough. While it’s easy to focus on where we fell short, it’s far more important to acknowledge our efforts and learn from our experiences. Here’s how to be kinder to yourself in your parenting journey:
Tip 1: Notice Your Inner Dialogue. Pay attention to the way you talk to yourself after a tough moment. Would you speak to a friend the same way? If not, practice shifting your self-talk to something gentler. Instead of “I’m such a bad parent,” try something more neurtral “I had a hard moment, but I can learn from it and do better next time.” Self-awareness is the first step to breaking patterns of self-criticism.
Tip 2: Embrace Imperfection. No one gets it right all the time. Parenting is messy, and mistakes are part of the process. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, focus on what you can do differently next time. Modeling resilience and self-forgiveness for your children teaches them that mistakes are a normal part of growth.
Tip 3: Take a Deep Breath and Reset. When you feel overwhelmed by guilt or self-doubt, pause and take a deep breath. A reset moment—whether it’s stepping outside, taking a few slow breaths, or even just saying, “I can handle this”—can help shift your perspective and bring you back to the present moment with more clarity and kindness.
Tip 4: Identify Habits That May Be Hurting Your Family. Sometimes, without realizing it, we hold onto habits that create unnecessary stress in our homes. Maybe it’s perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, or reacting with frustration instead of patience. Being mindful of these patterns allows us to work toward healthier responses that benefit both us and our children. Like with many things we talk about, this isn’t about beating yourself up. It takes great courage to recognize you may be doing something that’s making things harder in your family and taking the steps to make changes.
Tip 5: Learn from Mistakes and Build Parenting Resilience. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, use mistakes as opportunities for growth. Parenting is a journey, and every misstep is a chance to do better next time. When we acknowledge our mistakes and actively work on improving, we show our children that growth is a lifelong process and that it’s okay to keep learning.
Resilience makes us stronger. We can look at a current situation and look back at how we solved similar ones in the past. That strength can help us not be so hard on ourselves in the future. Parenting is full of highs and lows, and resilience helps us move forward even when we don’t handle situations the way we wish we had. Instead of staying stuck in guilt, we can choose to learn, grow, and model for our children how to handle setbacks with grace. When we are kind to ourselves, we create a home filled with more understanding, patience, and love.
Remember, being too hard on yourself doesn’t make you a better parent—it only adds to your stress. Practice kinder self-talk, embrace imperfection, take reset moments, be mindful of habits that may be adding unnecessary tension, and learn from mistakes to make an effort to improve. Building resilience allows us to keep learning and loving through the ups and downs of parenting. Give yourself grace and keep showing up for your kids. You’re doing amazing.
If you found today’s tips helpful, check out my online parenting classes for more in-depth strategies or grab a copy of my parenting book. Visit RenewedHopeParenting.com to learn more. Thanks for joining me on 'Quick Tips to Renew Your Parenting.' Small changes can bring big renewal. See you next time!