One of the most frustrating things about parenting is realising that progress is temporary.

Just when you think you’ve moved through a phase, like really moved through it, something shifts and you’re right back at the beginning.

Sitting on the edge of the pool. Literally. With a wet ass.

In this episode, I talk about going from loving swimming lessons to absolutely dreading them, why moving up a level felt like moving backwards and how much mental energy it takes to re-solve a problem you thought you’d already solved.

This isn’t about forcing kids to participate. It’s about the quiet exhaustion of adjusting your expectations, your schedule and your patience when nothing is actually “wrong,” it’s just… harder than it needs to be.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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