Is parenting starting to feel like one giant checklist you’re constantly failing?

In this episode, I introduce a powerful mindset shift called Zoom Out Parenting, a way to ditch the guilt, the hyper-tracking, and the unrealistic expectations that make modern parenting feel overwhelming. From picky eating to screen time guilt, wake windows to milestone anxiety, I explore why we spiral into perfectionism and how to step back and focus on what actually matters.

You’ll learn:

What Zoom Out Parenting really means

Why zooming in too closely fuels guilt and anxiety

Real-life examples of how to reframe everyday parenting struggles

The one question that can stop a parenting spiral in its track

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00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro

01:05 – Why We Need to Zoom Out

02:18 – What Zooming Out Really Means

03:06 – When Tracking Becomes Hypervigilance

04:04 – Guilt, Control, and Letting Go

05:05 – Zoom In vs. Zoom Out: Real Parenting Examples

08:03 – Development Is a Landscape, Not a Checklist

09:20 – The Cost of Always Zooming In

09:56 – Tips to Reframe in Real Time

10:39 – Zooming Out Isn’t Denial—It’s Clarity

11:03 – Intentional Parenting Over Perfect Parenting

11:43 – Final Thoughts & Takeaway

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