I Have ADHD Podcast 339 BITESIZE | Struggling with Parenting Regrets? Here's How to Make it Right
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Oct 2, 2025 This engaging discussion dives into the chaotic world of parenting, highlighting the challenge of rushed mornings and balancing support with structure. Key points include the importance of the Five Rs: relationships, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. Listeners learn that it’s never too late to amend parental mistakes, embrace feelings of regret, and sincerely apologize. Kristen emphasizes seeing children's grievances as connection opportunities and that genuine responsibility and continued growth are what truly matter in parenting.
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Rushed Morning, Intentional Support
- Kristen Carder rushed her oldest out the door with pancakes on a paper plate to help him get to school on time.
- She framed it as enforcing a rule while still supporting and not abandoning him.
Repair Is A Core Parenting Skill
- Repair is a core parenting principle alongside relationships, reflection, regulation, and rules.
- Repair can rebuild bonds even years later and is never too late to practice.
Grief Enables Genuine Apologies
- Many parents grew up with adults who never apologized, leading to swept-under-the-rug mistakes.
- Feeling grief and regret is necessary to break that cycle and accept responsibility.