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How to Parent without Perfection with Kristen Howerton – ReRelease
This podcast is about how to parent without perfection. While we may have pictured smiling, complaint-free kids frolicking in meadows, taking out the trash without prompting, and feeling carefree ease as we baked cookies in a clean and organized home before we had kids-this is not reality. Kids are not perfect and neither are we. Far from it. The quicker we accept that life is messy, with spills, frustration, disorganization, and yes, some quarreling too, the better. Families and life moments can be both beautiful and contentious at times. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Kristen Howerton on the How to Talk to Kids about Anything podcast.
Before we launch into the show notes of this most recent podcast episode, let me first say thank you again for the 5-star reviews on iTunes!I’m so glad you loved the most recent podcast with Carrie Goldman on bullying and took the time to write in. PHX78 says “This info came at the right time. So glad to have some help and direction in dealing with this topic.” And Jahazag said “Fabulous! Such a tremendous resource! She asks her knowledgeable and insightful questions all the questions I would want to ask. Many thanks!” So grateful you took the time to tell me how you’ve been receiving the podcast and for those 5-star reviews!IntroLet’s get honest. Have you ever said to yourself: “I’ve got it all figured out…before you had kids?“I will never do that. . .” and now that you have kids, well, you do?“I need a time out…a nap…a break?”I may look like I’ve got it all together but inside I’m a hot mess?”Actually, I’m a hot mess on the outside too…what IS that on my shirt?”“Am I good enough? Doing enough? Doing it right? What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with these children? Are they eighteen yet?”Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, there is no reason to get your zip-up pants on or even a clean shirt. You don’t have to brush your hair or even pretend that everything is just FINE, thank you very much. YOU are among friends who get it. Deeply. Today, we are talking about parenting without perfection and a whole bunch of other really important issues that are often left unsaid. There will be an open confession that, as it says in my next guest’s book; “ The happy family life is supposed to be messy. A lifestyle of only perfect moments is not a lifestyle I’m familiar with nor is it one in which kids can really thrive.” Who are we doing this episode with? Well, she doesn’t know it yet, but as I was reading her book, I thought; “I could be best friends with this person. Let’s see if we can make that happen.” And this new bestie’s name is Kristen Howerton.
KRISTENHOWERTON is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the mother of four children within four years via birth and adoption. She is the founder of the blog Rage Against the Minivan where, in the midst of writing about the raw emotions and experience of motherhood, she has become a fierce advocate for social justice. Kristen has created several popular humor destinations online, including the popular “Pinterest You Are Drunk” and the#assholeparent meme and Instagram account.Kristen is the co-host of Selfie, a podcast dedicated to exploring the mind, body, and spirit aspects of self-care.
Book: Rage Against the Minivan
KristenHowerton.com
@KristenHowerton
@RageAgainsttheMinivan (#asshole parent)
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