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How Do You Work On Not Parenting Out of Guilt? Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance. We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life. This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown. Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes. In today’s episode, Mister Brown will answer a parenting question he received. [1:35] Parenting out of guilt is like living in a trash can [2:35] Two sponsors for today’s episode: Sutherland DDS and Affordable Spas [6:05] The first of three strategies you can do to help with your feelings of guilt. [7:47] The second strategy you can do to help with your feelings of guilt. [8:55] The third strategy you can do to help with your feelings of guilt. [9:18] Permission to have a short-term memory. [10:36] Being the “fun” parent. [13:48] Is it about perfection? Sponsors of this podcast: Sutherland DDS go to yourreddingdentist.com Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com Resources from this episode: The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

Welcome to The Choice Parent podcast where we give you practical tips and resources to parent by choice and not by chance. We want to help you become a better parent because when you make better choices you will live a better life. This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube at Mister Brown. Also, visit TheChoiceParent.com for more parenting tips and information and to listen to other podcast episodes. [1:25] This episode is a follow-up from our last episode, Better Parenting Starts With You First [1:40] What is the first thing you do in an emergency on an airplane? [3:00] Two sponsors for today’s episode: Sutherland DDS and Affordable Spas [5:20] A parent’s true story about adopting a relative’s kids. [6:50] S.P.I.E.S - Five areas of life we need to be mindful of to take better care of ourselves [11:45] Responding vs. Reacting; what’s the difference? [14:05] If my output exceeds my input, my upkeep will be my downfall. Sponsors of this podcast: Sutherland DDS go to yourreddingdentist.com Affordable Spas go to affordablespas4u.com To be sponsored on future episodes go to TheChoiceParent.com Resources from this episode: The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.

Taking care of kids is a full-time job and sometimes parents are left without enough energy to take care of themselves. In the Choice Parent’s first podcast episode, Mister Brown will talk about why it’s important for parents to take care of themselves first, even when the kids in their lives need their attention too. Overview of today’s podcast: It’s not about being the perfect parent, but becoming a better parent. Taking care of you first; what does that look like? A special guest gives her insight on responsibility. The Choice Parent Podcast is not about making perfect parents, but about helping you become a better parent. We would like to hear from you. Leave us a comment or submit a question below. You can also call or text our 24-hour Feedback Phone at (530) 535-8121. This is a voicemail and text line only. If you have a question or comment, it may end up on our show.