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Embracing Honest Communication

Today, we’re tackling a topic every parent faces: embracing honest communication. I’m here to encourage you to be candid about why you can’t attend events and avoid using your kids as scapegoats. We’ve all been guilty of saying our kids are tired or unwell when they might be perfectly fine. Let’s strike a balance between personal needs and our children’s by openly discussing our goals with them.

We also explore parental responsibility and self-accountability. It’s crucial to take ownership of our actions and not blame our children for unproductive moments. Instead, let’s be honest about our excuses and establish new habits to support long-term success. Managing time and expectations with kids can be challenging but necessary for personal growth. We’ll discuss setting aside dedicated time for our children while avoiding self-blame when pursuing our dreams.

“I invite you to find a way to communicate your reasoning, your boundary, your desire better.”

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Using kids as excuses vs. honesty in communication.
• Prioritizing personal needs with children.
• Parental responsibility and self-accountability.
• Managing time and expectations with children.
• Self-blame and taking control.

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