Hot take: your kids should misbehave.

I know — that's not what anyone tells you. But perfectly behaved children 100% of the time is not the goal. It never was. And if you've been stressed every time your child acts out, this episode is going to take a weight off your shoulders.

In this episode, I explain why misbehavior is actually a sign of healthy development — and how to parent through it with peace.

We talk about: * Why we panic when our kids misbehave (and what it triggers in us) * The developmental truth about children and behavior * How to set realistic expectations based on your child's age and stage * Parenting with peace instead of panic — even in public

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If you want to parent from calm instead of chaos, that's the work we do together inside Mary's Heart Martha's Order. Catholic moms learning to lead their families with peace. Come join us at catholicmomcalm.com/marysheart