Isn’t it kind of the dream to one day be able to be friends with your kids when they are older? You may have heard someone say that you can’t be a good parent and be friends with your kid. With the help of guest Michelle Irene, we call B.S on just that. 

But this doesn’t just magically happen. It takes time, sacrifice, and intentional (but not perfect) parenting. Today Michelle shares honestly with us all the tips and tools she and her husband put into place while raising their kids. Michelle’s no Pinterest perfect mama, but her relationships with her kids speak for themselves, which is why we wanted her to share some nuggets of parenting wisdom on the show. 

 

In this episode we’ll explore:

• Why it’s worth it to honor our kids’ feelings and allow them to drive the conversation. 
• Why sharing your own failures can make for powerful conversations
• How to keep lines of communication open
• How to help kids lean into their gifts and talents
• What it looks like to reinvent yourself in every stage of motherhood
• When expectations can be dangerous
• Why we must remind our kids that they always have a choice 

 

If you have a tendency to be hard on yourself as a mother, listen today to remember why you do what you do. You’re doing amazing and it’s never too late to be intentional. 

 

“We have children in hopes that they're going to be better than you and cheer them on so that they have the opportunity to be the best person they can be.” 

-Michelle Irene

 

Resources and Links Mentioned in this episode: 

The Official Podcast Instagram

Sinead’s Instagram

Brittany’s Instagram

Michelle's Website