Scratch That: Parenting & ReParenting Off Script ⚡️ The Parenting Goals We're Letting Go
Jul 14, 2025
This discussion is a refreshing take on parenting goals we can let go. The hosts explore the balance between guiding children and allowing them autonomy, using a gardening metaphor. They share insights on nurturing creativity over maintaining a perfect home, and how to create emotional space at mealtimes. The conversation highlights the importance of prioritizing what truly matters in family life while reflecting on the pressures we place on ourselves. It’s all about embracing chaos and redefining success in parenting!
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Prioritize Few Parenting Goals
- Parents must prioritize only a few parenting goals to avoid burnout.
- Letting go of positive values for the current season is necessary and healthy.
Balancing Expression with Sensory Needs
- Caitlin values bodily autonomy but limits her child's clothing choices to calm colors due to her synesthesia.
- She balances her child's expression with her sensory needs and plans to shift as he grows.
Letting Go of Outdoor Play
- Rebeckah values outdoor play but lets go due to disability and dislike of sun.
- Her child still gets daily outdoor play at school but home time is mostly indoors.