You Can't Parent From Empty

After a hiatus following the loss of my father, I return with an honest conversation about parenting through grief, hard seasons, and the moments when life demands more than you have left. This episode is permission to stop, and proof that taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do for your kids. Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m back, and I’m coming in honest.

After losing my dad last year, I stepped away from the podcast, my work, and the pressure to keep performing as a parent. In this return episode, I reflect on what three months of cocooning taught me about grief, self-preservation, and the impossible standard we hold ourselves to as parents.

If you've ever pushed through a hard season while secretly falling apart, this one's for you.

Whether you're navigating loss, a life transition, or just a really hard week, this episode is a reminder that your well-being isn't separate from your parenting. It is your parenting.

In this episode, we cover:

👉Why you can't be a great parent when you're running on empty

👉The difference between pushing through and taking care of yourself

👉What your kids are actually learning when they watch you struggle

👉How listening partnerships help parents carry the emotional weight

👉Why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish, it's the whole point

Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technology

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy