Seems like you both came to a similar conclusion - the better choice is to not be a controller of kids and chaos, to not strive for perfection. Give kids balanced expectations and safety but don't coddle them. Sometimes I wonder if the real question about parenting is "who are we trying to please" rather than "how are we trying to parent?"
Thanks to both Jenna and Tyler for giving us their perspectives! I definitely agree with you both! We have way too many decisions to make every day and they all feel gravely and vastly important. I constantly have nightmares that one little thing is going to have consequences for the rest of my daughter’s life! But then I also think, what an awful life if she has to live with an insufferable, anxiety-ridden mother! So I’m trying not to be that while also working full time. 🫠
Seems like you both came to a similar conclusion - the better choice is to not be a controller of kids and chaos, to not strive for perfection. Give kids balanced expectations and safety but don't coddle them. Sometimes I wonder if the real question about parenting is "who are we trying to please" rather than "how are we trying to parent?"
Loved this! Both takes felt honest, grounded, and refreshingly free of the pressure to have it all figured out.
Right? So grateful Jenna and Tyler were able to join for this, they had great takes!
Thanks to both Jenna and Tyler for giving us their perspectives! I definitely agree with you both! We have way too many decisions to make every day and they all feel gravely and vastly important. I constantly have nightmares that one little thing is going to have consequences for the rest of my daughter’s life! But then I also think, what an awful life if she has to live with an insufferable, anxiety-ridden mother! So I’m trying not to be that while also working full time. 🫠