272. Q&A: Why can I be so fun and patient with other people’s children—but with my own, I feel short-tempered and overwhelmed?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can I be so fun and patient with other people’s children—but with my own, I feel short-tempered and overwhelmed?” You’re not alone—and you’re not a bad mom for feeling this way. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why we so often act like two different people: warm and kind in public, yet reactive and impatient at home. And I’ll show you what’s really going on beneath the surface—because this disconnect is a sign of something deeper… and it’s completely fixabl...