We all know that perfect parenting does not exist; however, we still struggle with the social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. These messages are powerful and we end up spending too much precious time and energy managing perception and creating carefully edited versions of families to show to the world.
Based on 12 years of pioneering research, Dr. Brené Brown off ers a new perspective of the subject of perfect parenting. She states, “It’s actually our ability to embrace imperfection that will help us teach our children to have the courage to be authentic, the compassion to love themselves and others, and the sense of connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life.”
Dr. Brown proposes that the greatest challenge of wholehearted parenting is being the adult that we want our children to grow up to be. The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy.
Drawing on her research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, Dr. Brown invites listeners on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike as we explore how to cultivate wholeheartedness in our families.
Excellent source of education Best parenting resource I have ever come across. Life changing. So great for learning to instill perserverence and work ethic into children’s lives.
Essential parenting guide ! True to her research this is not a “how to” but rather a “how to be” guide. It’s not easy stuff but so important in shifting the use of shame as a parenting tool.
Beautiful and Moving Workshop for Parents This is a deeply compassionate view of parenting. Just listening to it helped me to shift some of my responses to my daughter and son, helping us all feel more connected and understood.