Parenting Instincts
Name two ways to strengthen your parenting instincts
Tune in to your body, Journal, Reflect, Discuss with others
Name two outcomes of perfection parenting.
Anxiety and self-criticism – children may feel their best is never enough.
Focus on effort and progress rather than ______.
Perfect results – growth matters more than perfection.
Tracking your intuitive feelings to find patterns.
Journaling – it builds trust in your intuition.
Fact or Myth? "Perfection parenting is more tolerant of mistakes"
Myth – perfection parenting says, "I must never make mistakes"
Name two body signals that may point to intuitive insight.
Butterflies in your stomach and tension (shoulders or jaw) – these can signal inner awareness.
A parent focuses on being present and emotionally available rather than perfect.
Confident parenting – it values connection over perfection.
Trust your instincts when it comes to your child’s comfort and ______ needs.
Emotional needs – you know your child best in these areas.
Paying attention to physical sensations like tension or butterflies.
Tuning into your body – it helps identify intuitive insights.
Fact or Myth? "Confident parenting produces children who are secure and have self-worth."
Fact – confident parenting promotes resilience, secured children who appreciate their worth outside of their achievements
Name two areas where parents should trust evidence.
Developmental milestones and medical or safety advice – these require reliable guidance.
A parent is driven by fear and a need for societal approval.
Perfection parenting – it pursues flawless parenting.
Maintain boundaries with consistency and ______.
Flexibility – adapt to your child’s developmental stage.
Thinking about your decisions and their outcomes.
Reflection – it refines your intuition.
Fact or Myth? “Perfection parenting helps children feel their best is always enough.”
Myth – it can lead to anxiety and self-criticism.
A parent senses their child is uncomfortable in a situation, even before the child says anything.
What is an example of trusting your parenting instincts?
A parent treats mistakes as unacceptable and feels guilt.
Perfection parenting – this creates anxiety and rigidity.
Children will struggle with their emotions and ______.
Behaviors – these moments can be used to teach.
A parent introduces their child to new experiences, places, or things to help them learn and grow.
What does it mean to introduce your children to new experiences?
Fact or Myth? “Mistakes in parenting should be treated as disasters.”
Myth – they are learning opportunities.