Melanie Dale on Lighten Up about Parenting
When I was a first time parent I took things so seriously. I wanted to get everything right. It was a bit exhausting and because try as I might I got a lot of things wrong. Once I learned to lighten up that things got better. As a result, I started having more fun and enjoyed my people more.
In this episode you will hear:
The most common and unnecessary topics parents freak out about
How to balance anticipating our kids' future with being present
Practical tips for restoring a sense of balance, self-acceptance, and grace to their parenting
Key Points:
As a parent, cheating, saying no, and delegating are your friends.
When you take stock of where we're heading, you can be more present now.
Let go of trying to knock it out of the park and, and embrace good enough.
A great daily practice is saying yes to ourselves so you don't lose yourself in parenting.
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Where you can find our guest:
@MelanieRDale on Instagram
@UnexpectedMel on Facebook
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