Every mom has heard it—“You’re mean!”—after setting a rule or enforcing a boundary. It can sting and even bring on guilt, but being called mean doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.

In this episode of Mother U with Rachel Norman, we dive into the difference between being mean and being strict, and why kids often confuse the two.

We’re chatting about:

• Why kids interpret strict parenting as being mean
• How to set clear boundaries without the guilt
• Practical strategies to be firm, loving, and consistent

Tune in for encouragement and strategies that will help you parent with both confidence and compassion.

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