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Consistency Beats Perfect Parenting
- Jessica Grose says parents overestimate the impact of micro-decisions and daily minutiae on long-term child outcomes.
- She argues consistency and a safe environment over time matter far more than perfection in each moment.
Prioritize Repair And Connection
- Repair relationships more often than you fret about being perfect; aim to be sensitive and provide boundaries more often than not.
- Focus on connection plus consistent limits rather than chasing one right method for every situation.
Question Inherited Parenting Rules
- Many parenting rules originate from cultural or historical ideas, not strong evidence, so question inherited assumptions.
- Reclaim your values by asking what matters to your family rather than following prestige examples.