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Parenting With Love & Compassion With Winnie Wang


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In the second part of this two-part series with Winnie Wang, we look at how In the journey of parenthood, the true measure of unconditional love lies not in words, but in the way our children feel when they are with us. The report card on our love is written in the moments of conflict or ease, and in how our children perceive themselves and their world. Winnie believes that, as parents, our role is to nurture self-love and confidence in our children, steering them away from anxiety and depression. The state of their emotional well-being reflects the efforts we've invested in their upbringing.

 

Sometimes, we find ourselves grappling with negative emotions like fear, shame, or guilt. But it's crucial to remember that love and compassion can heal these wounds and prevent us from remaining trapped in them.

 

Winnie reflects on a past incident with her daughter where, upon hearing about her involvement in bullying, she reacted with fear and began questioning her daughter harshly, neglecting the empathy and love she needed at that moment. Inadvertently, Winnie taught her daughter that she wouldn't listen, and would automatically take the other person's side.

 

Realizing her mistake, Winnie felt burdened by guilt and regret, but also recognized that dwelling on the past wouldn't help either of them. Instead, Winnie chose to show herself love and compassion, acknowledging that she was doing her best with the tools she had at the time.

 

As parents, we must learn from our missteps and forgive ourselves, just as we encourage our children to do the same. By embodying love, empathy, and understanding, we can create an environment where our children feel accepted, cherished, and capable of facing life's challenges with grace. In the end, the best report card for our love is not perfection but the willingness to grow and evolve, alongside our precious children.



What You’ll Learn:

  • Why parenting guilt doesn’t serve us or our children.

  • How to show yourself love and compassion.

  • What the two biggest obstacles to healing are.

  • And much more!

 

Favorite Quote:

“The best report card on how unconditional my love is, is to see how my children are with me.” -Winnie Wang

 

Connect With Winnie:

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