159: No Need to Compare. With Kathy Bowers

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. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. 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.  

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The Art of Parenting provides parents and caregivers support and encouragement as we nurture and guide the next generation. Do you struggle with your child’s demanding or frustrating behaviors? Do you find yourself spread way too thin trying to figure out this whole “parenting puzzle” (such as tantrums, hitting or biting, wanting a better relationship with your child, sibling rivalry, potty training, co-sleeping, etc.)? The Art of Parenting podcast, with your host Jeanne-Marie Paynel, is intended to help you decipher children's needs and learn how to better provide for them. I’ll be sharing simple tips and tricks that will make a huge difference in your home while giving you the support and encouragement you deserve to enhance and enrich your parenting experience. Each week I’ll be helping you find clarity and solutions to your toughest parenting problems through Q&A sessions and inspirational conversations with world-renowned experts in a variety of fields. Topics range from Montessori and RIE parenting methods to positive discipline, respectful and conscious parenting, minimalism and more! Parenting was never meant to be done alone and The Art of Parenting is here to debunk the general consensus that it has to be hard.