Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.

This episode is focused on the myth of being a perfect parent. Research has shown that perfect parenting may actually interfere with your child's natural development so it is better to be a good parent instead. Good parents guide their children in their natural developmental process while perfect parents try to create a perfect child or childhood experience. The good parent approach is fluid and child-led while perfect parenting is rigid and parent-led.

When we try to be perfect parents, the focus shifts from our child onto us - and that can drain our resources and leave us feeling exhausted. Listen to this episode to learn how being a good parent is more sustainable for us and our children, why it is better than trying to be perfect, and exactly how good we have to be to qualify as a good parent - you're going to be surprised!

Just to let you know, for the duration of the Proactive Parenting podcast launch, I will be releasing two episodes a week instead of my normal weekly release schedule. I hope you enjoy the extra episodes.

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