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159: No Need to Compare. With Kathy Bowers

The Art of Parenting

Release Date: 07/18/2024

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Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it's unnecessary and unhelpful.

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Kathy is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents. 

What We Talked About:

  • The importance of embracing your unique parenting style

  • The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting

  • What it takes to truly nurture a child

  • Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children

  • The critical need for self-care when parenting

  • Communicating expectations and house rules to children

  • Setting boundaries and maintaining consistency

  • Overcoming external pressures

Things to Remember

“Every parent can improve their parenting skills. We don't always naturally become parents.”

“Failure sets you up to try again. It gives you that strength.”

“Parenting is finding the best way of guiding your children and putting them first.”

“It will happen when it’s meant to happen.”

“Children will always pick the easiest option.”

“Your children will not be your friend because you are the parent.”

“If you can’t meet your own needs, how can you meet your children’s needs?”

“Don’t compare yourself to anybody else. Parenting is a slow step.”

- Kathy Bowers

 

Click here for the show notes and extra resources.