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What to do when we mess up [featuring an excerpt from Punishment-Free Parenting] #37


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What do we do when we mess up as parents?

In this Episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, I read a long section from the Chapter on Repair from my brand new book Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice.

Every parent has moments they wish they could take back. Maybe it’s the sharp tone, the overreaction, or the moment frustration boiled over. But what happens next matters even more than the mistake itself. In this key section from my book, Punishment-Free Parenting, all about reconciliation and repair—how to rebuild trust, reconnect with your child, and model emotional responsibility.

Parenting isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, even after we mess up.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why mistakes are inevitable in parenting—and why that’s okay
✔️ How rupture and repair strengthen your relationship with your child
✔️ A step-by-step approach to making things right after a parenting misstep
✔️ The power of modeling apologies and accountability for your kids
✔️ Why repair isn’t just about saying sorry—it’s about rebuilding trust

Key Takeaways:

  • Rupture is normal. Repair is what builds resilience.
  • Apologizing to your child teaches them how to take responsibility for their own actions.
  • Connection, not control, is what makes discipline truly effective.
  • It’s never too late to make things right.

Resources & Links:
📖  Punishment-Free Parenting
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