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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

By: Brené Brown PhD LMSW
Narrated by: Brené Brown PhD LMSW
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We all know that perfect parenting does not exist, yet we still struggle with the social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. These messages are powerful and we end up spending precious time and energy managing perception and the carefully edited versions of the families we show to the world. On The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

"It's actually our ability to embrace imperfection that will help us teach our children to have the courage to be authentic, the compassion to love themselves and others, and the sense of connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life," states Dr. Brown. The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy.

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This book is hugely encouraging and informative & I would highly recommend to every parent! It feels like Brene is sitting across from you in your lounge chatting about her parenting wisdom and discoveries over a cup of tea. A must listen!

Encouraging & Helpful

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Great new ideas on parenting. Very worthwhile! Will need to listen again to absorb all the infomation.

Parenting Ideas.

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This is a must hear for everyone.

This audiobook is not recorded with audience which I have actually come to love Brené’s live recordings. This was very different more formal. Different.

Raw, authentic & Inspiring

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A great audio book. Some great advise for me and my partner as parents with our daughter starting primary school next year.

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Loved it! This book is very actionable. I'm writing a letter to my mother now and I will be practising these things moving forward. Recommended!

Great Wisdom

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