EP 227: Nothing Works! Are you burned out on tools?
whatshot 13 snips
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.
37:04
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
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.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
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.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
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.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Part of why you keep listening to this podcast is for parenting tools and strategies, right?? So, what do we do when it feels like nothing is working?!
What’s really going on when parenting tools feel useless and you want to shout “THIS ISN’T WORKING?!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why parenting tools “work” when they come from connection, not protection
What to ask yourself when it seems like nothing helps anymore
How to know if your child’s needs have outpaced the support you can give on your own
Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/tools
The Club is welcoming new members starting next Tuesday! Set yourself a calendar reminder and then head to RobynGobbel.com/TheClub on Tuesday so you can get instant access to a community, resources, and the change to pick Robyn's brain!
Applications for the 2026 cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Professional Immersion Program are now open! You MUST be on the waiting list to apply! Get on the waiting list at RobynGobbel.com/immersion
:::
Grab a copy of my book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/book
Join us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClub
Apply for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With) robyngobbel.com/Immersion