Episode 137 · Solo episode
Swearing, Stress, and a Broken Toe: A Candid Conversation about the Realities of Parenting
· 18 min listen
About this episode
An unexpected event over the weekend threw off my schedule and showed me just how overwhelming parenting can be. I share what happened when my two boys went to a birthday party, the guilt, shame and anxiety I felt afterwards, and why, if you're feeling the same, you're not alone. We also talk about our need for strategies to cope with moments that make us question our choices and ability.
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EP 137: Swearing, Stress, and a Broken Toe: A Candid Conversation about the Realities of Parenting
With Kylie Kelly
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What you'll learn
- What happened on the weekend and the the difficulty I experience when I have of parenting my two boys together.
- My feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety post birthday party and how if you’re feeling similar feelings or thinking similar thoughts, you’re not alone.
- The need we all have - whether we know it or not - for strategies to cope with parenting difficulties and challenging situations just like this one - that make us question our choices and ability.
This week, I had an unexpected event that completely threw off my schedule and made me realize just how challenging and overwhelming parenting can be. Join me as I share the story of what happened on the weekend, when my two boys attended a birthday party and things took a turn for the worse. From overstimulation to injuries, it was a chaotic experience that left me filled with guilt, shame, and anxiety… but in the midst of the chaos, there were moments of growth and resilience. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and join me for a candid conversation about the ups and downs of motherhood.
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