The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} EP 227: Nothing Works! Are you burned out on tools?
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Jun 24, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed with parenting? Dive into the struggles of burnout when traditional tools seem ineffective. Discover why connection trumps protection, and learn insightful questions to assess your parenting approach. Explore a treasure trove of online resources aimed at supporting your journey. Join a vibrant community for ongoing support, connection, and growth opportunities. Whether it's self-compassion or strategies for stress management, find the tools that resonate with your unique parenting experience.
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Impact vs Control in Parenting
- Parenting tools only "work" when based on connection, not on trying to control behavior.
- We have impact, not control, over others' behavior, which reshapes how we understand "working" tools.
Battling Burnout with Self-Compassion
- When feeling burned out, acknowledge you're probably stuck in protection mode and offer yourself self-compassion.
- Look for moments of care and ask what "working" really means and if it's possible.
Shift Focus to Stress Reduction
- Notice if you're using tools just to change behavior and try shifting focus to reducing stressors instead.
- Reducing stress for the whole family may be more effective than targeting behavior change alone.
