Parenting Paused Leslie Potter

Reflecting on our role as parents, we often express our needs to our children without realizing the pressure we put on them.
This week, try flipping the script: instead of projecting your needs onto them. Ask your kids what they need.
Understanding their needs can shift your relationships with them, reduce stress, and promote their own love and care for themselves. #Parenting #UnderstandingNeeds #HealthyRelationships

On this episode of our Parenting Pause podcast, I share my experiences and wisdom about losing my mojo!
I dig deep into the challenges of parenting, the unrealistic expectations we often have, and the importance of treating ourselves with kindness.
Remember, you are not expected to be a supernatural parent, but a human one who sometimes loses your mojo.
Listen in for insights on maintaining your self-love and care as a parent. #ParentingPausePodcast #SelfCare #ParentingRealities

Join me on my latest episode of Parenting Paused where I dive deep into understanding your children's behavior. 
I encourage you to question common advice and seek to understand the root causes of behaviors such as hitting. The goal? To parent from your internal wisdom, not just expert advice. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! #ParentingPaused #UnderstandingBehavior #ParentingWisdom

Discover the ever-changing nature of your children in this week's ParentingPause podcast.
I delve into the challenges of getting 'stuck' in one perspective and how to broaden your vision to embrace all sides of your children's behavior.
Just as spring brings constant change, so do your children. Tune in to explore how to navigate these changes and avoid black and white thinking. 

Discover the profound preciousness in every moment of your parenting journey.
Even when reality differs from our expectations or when challenges arise, remember that each experience has a unique, inherent value.
It's not always about getting it 'right' or making things 'better'. Sometimes, it's about sitting in the present, acknowledging the full spectrum of human experience, and opening our hearts to find the beauty in the complex dance of parenting.

This week on Parenting Paused I'm delving deeper into the function of my judgments and how they serve me. What I discovered is that judgments often occur in the blink of an eye.
After observing myself, I noticed that my judgments are like questioners, leading me back to myself. They can cover over the deeper wisdom I carry, especially as a parent.
Instead of creating a whole story around a judgment, I suggest taking it inside, offering it kindness, and asking it a question. Then see if them as a reminder to turn back in and open your curiosity to what's happening in the present moment.