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 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.
Fact or Myth? “Mistakes in parenting should be treated as disasters.”
Myth – they are learning opportunities.