Parenting often feels like walking a tightrope—trying to keep your kids safe while giving them enough space to grow. In this episode, we dive into that tension between control and trust, unpacking how much of it is really about our anxiety and need for structure.

We also bring back The Mess-Up segment, where we confess the parenting moments we wish we could redo—and the lessons hiding in them.

Key Points:

• The tricky shift from rule-heavy toddler parenting to trust-building with older kids

• How our anxiety drives routines, overscheduling, and “perfect parent” behavior

• The struggle to stay calm during morning chaos and public meltdowns

• Why letting kids fail a little is harder for us than it is for them

• The Mess-Up: moments we totally blew it, and how we recovered

• Balancing work, family, and our own mental health without burning out

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