073: When You Just Don't Feel Like Being a Parent Anymore with Nicole Schwarz
What is grace-based parenting? Do you give yourself grace in those hard moments with your kids? Do you ever feel tired of parenting and want a break? You're not alone, and Nicole Schwarz joins me to talk about what to do when parenting feels overwhelming. Nicole Schwarz is an imperfect mom to 3 girls, Parent Coach with a License in Family Therapy, and author of "It Starts With You." She believes there are positive alternatives to timeouts, spankings and never-ending arguments with your kids. She also knows that parents can use some encouragement to take a deep breath and try again. Listen in as we talk about: [2:30] The pressure of being the perfect mom or parent [3:15] The difference between guilt and shame [4:25] Where shame comes from [7:30] Being curious vs. judgemental [11:10] Reclaiming ourselves as our kids get back into daily routines [15:05] The biggest challenges Nicole sees in kids today [18:20] Thoughts on anxiety in children today Notes from Natalie: Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter Collaborate here! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: It Starts with You by Nicole Schwarz Connect with Nicole Instagram https://imperfectfamilies.com/ Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website