Motherhood, What I Wish I Knew from The Start Part 2 | POF101

It’s the 100th episode of Parenting our Future!  Help me celebrate by entering my draw to win prizes valued at over $5000!   Go to www.parentingourfuture.com When you enter, you will be sent a gift from me:  “Quick Fixes for Frustrated Families”  With my 100th episode coming up, I found myself reflecting on my motherhood journey and my journey as a parent coach. I’ve been a mom now, for almost 16 years.  I can’t believe it myself when I say that.  I have learned so much along the way…all of which, I didn’t know when I first became a mom.  In reflecting, I wanted to share with you some of the most important lessons I’ve learned along the way.  I’ve learned these lessons from my training as a coach, from the experts that have helped my husband and I in our parenting our child with extra needs, from the WONDERFUL guests I’ve had the honour of speaking with on this podcast, and from the courage and vulnerability of the clients I work with.   In this 100th episode and in the next, I’m sharing the top 10 most impactful lessons I’ve learned.     In part 2, I talk about: 1) Feeling like you’re failing is a shared experience and it’s ok to ask for help!  It’s ok to say this is hard! 2) The story you’re telling yourself is often the problem in the situation 3) When Connection is high, Resistance is low 4) Focus on teaching NOT on punishing 5) Embracing grace, going easy on yourself and forgiveness  For my handout on challenging the story you’re telling yourself, join the Parent Toolbox membership at www.parent-toolbox.com    As a review, In part 1, I talked about:  1) How Parenting isn’t an emergency (okay, unless there’s blood or broken bones! 😉 2) Your child behavior is NEVER PERSONAL – even if they say they hate you! 3) How Listening to your kids is the greatest path to connection – “talk less and listen more” is such a game changer 4) We need to be a safe place for our kids and that means showing them empathy and validating their feelings…even if you DON’T agree 5) Accepting your child for who they are, not who you wish they were   For my free handout on Active Compassionate Listening, join the Parent Toolbox membership at www.parent-toolbox.com    About Robbin McManne Robbin is a Certified Parent Coach, author and speaker.  She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting. Robbin is a former ‘Angry Mom’ and for over 12 years, Robbin juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach.  In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family, so their kids thrive.   Robbin’s work focuses on building and strengthening the parent child relationship so that children grow up with resilience, confidence and strong emotional intelligence.  She works with parents to help them understand their own emotions and frustrations in parenting, so they can help build their children’s sense of self without losing themselves in the process! In October of 2018 Robbin released her first book, “The Yelling Cure – How stress less and get your kids to cooperate without threats & punishments.” Her book is being read by parents all over the world 300,000 copies sold to date. www.yellingcurebook.com  Robbin divides her time working with her clients, speaking at events and spending time with her two boys and husband.  You can usually find her at a hockey rink or sports field cheering on her boys.  Most importantly, Robbin has changed...