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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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I love everything that Brene Brown has to say. Great, compassionate and non judgmental viewpoints on parenting that can be beneficial to any parent!

Brene Brown is awesome as always

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Awesome.

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I really enjoyed listening to Brene, it was like spending a few hours with a friend talking about her kids and experiences and life.

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This is the first parenting book I've listened to that actually makes me feel, like I can still change things around and that I am not a complete failure. I've recommended this book to heaps of people.

great book

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Loved this book!

Such engaging and easy listening. I love all the personal stories woven throughout, made the concepts relatable and easy to understand.

Just wish it were longer, didn’t want it to finish!

Loved this!

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Loved it. So non judgemental. Brene's words leave me feeling inspired and ready to keep going on this parenting journey!

Very helpful !

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Brené. Easy to listen to whilst doing other things around the house.

Easy listening

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Such a wonderful book
I love brenes work. Such an inspiration
Helpful and practical
Thank you

Brene: you've done it again ! Inspiration

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great read wjth no judgment and great strategies and changes in the home that can be done now and can work towards. must get partner to read it now!

can implement now

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I really enjoyed this and it made so much sense! I listened to it twice and I think I will be going back to it again! Brene Brown really resonates with me and I enjoy her books very much. I found some great tips in this I will apply to my parenting but also understood my own upbringing a little more.

Loved this book!

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As a new parent all this helps put things into perspective on how to raise happy healthy kind children with great morals...really loved it. I will listen again. 😄

fabulous love this book.

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I loved this book. It gave me so much insight into parenting. I think every parent should read/listen to this book.

The Best!

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