If you often feel guilty and like you are messing up as a parent, listen to this!

Parenting is hard…period. We all know this. We tell our friends too, yet when we are alone we are so hard on ourselves. Let’s bring back self-compassion. Maybe you messed up these past few years and yelled more than you would like. Maybe you said something you regret today. Maybe you haven’t been yourself and neglected your mental health. Or perhaps you missed the signs of your child needing to feel seen. There are plenty of reasons why we mess up or FEEL like we are messing up. But the problem isn’t making mistakes, it’s not learning from them. It’s not reevaluating how we are parenting and how we can improve. Focus on these 3 tips. Be kind to yourself and remember that you matter. Reconnect with your child. Sometimes just doing this can change their behavior. Lastly, forget what other people say about how you parent. Our kid's grandparents had their chance to parent before. They had chances to mess up too. Now it’s our turn to raise our kids our own way and mess up as well. Thank them for the advice and walk away. Focus on your family. You’ve got this. Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently.Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links belowThank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community!Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below:https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below!https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron

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As parents, we often forget to prioritize our emotional well-being. Numerous studies show us that if we don't do this, it trickles down to our kids and they begin to struggle with their emotional health and behavior.  Join Montreal-based neuroscientist and mom of 3 Dr. Cindy Hovington as she breaks down the science of parental emotional well-being and how parents can safeguard their child's emotional health. Cindy interviews guests specialized in emotional and mental health such as Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Marc Brackett, and Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Cindy also shares how she applies the science of emotion regulation, mindfulness and self-compassion to guide her own parenting journey. Follow Cindy on Instagram @curious_neuron and email her at  info@curiousneuron.com  (let her know if you leave a rating and review!)Articles, Academy, Research and Speaking Engagements and more  at curiousneuron.com