Kathy Bowers is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents and how there is no need to compare ourselves to others.
What We Talked About
- The importance of embracing your unique parenting style
- The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting
- What it takes to truly nurture a child
- Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children
- The critical need for self-care when parenting
- Communicating expectations and house rules to children
- Setting boundaries and maintaining consistency
- Overcoming external pressures
Things to Remember
“Every parent can improve their parenting skills. We don’t always naturally become parents.”
“Failure sets you up to try again. It gives you that strength.”
“Parenting is finding the best way of guiding your children and putting them first.”
“It will happen when it’s meant to happen.”
“Children will always pick the easiest option.”
“Your children will not be your friend because you are the parent.”
“If you can’t meet your own needs, how can you meet your children’s needs?”
“Don’t compare yourself to anybody else. Parenting is a slow step.”
― Kathy Bowers
Let’s Continue the conversation…
Now, Kathy and I want to hear from you!
Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it’s unnecessary and unhelpful.
Remember, The Art of Parenting was created for you. If you have any suggestions for experts, I should have on the show or parenting questions you want to be answered. Please let me know here.
More About My Guest
Kathy Bowers is a Parenting/life coach with 40 years of experience working with families on parenting and behavioral difficulties.
She now works individually and online through coaching packages with parents who want to improve their understanding and have a better relationship with all their children. Harmony and balance are restored in family lives, boundaries, and routines.
- Website: Life Change Coaching
- Facebook: Kathy Bowers
- Instagram: @kathybowers50
- LinkedIn: Kathy Bowers
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