233. Why Gentle Parenting Backfires Without Firm Boundaries—What Single Parents Need for Real Connection
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233. Why Gentle Parenting Backfires Without Firm Boundaries—What Single Parents Need for Real Connection
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About this listen
Do you ever feel stuck between being the "too soft" parent who gets walked all over and the "mean" one who yells and regrets it later?
Many single parents find themselves swinging between two extremes—permissive parenting that lacks boundaries and authoritarian parenting that shuts kids down. But what if there was a third way that actually builds trust, improves screen time struggles, and keeps the peace?
- Why high empathy without structure increases anxiety and leads to screen-time battles
- Why strict rules without connection damage trust and cause kids to hide things from you
- How to step into “secure leadership” with real-life scripts that help you set firm, respectful boundaries this week
If you're ready to stop yelling and start leading with calm confidence, press play on this episode and learn how to become a secure leader in your home today.
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⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families
⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)
The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting tips on screen time, emotional regulation, co-parenting, stress relief, setting boundaries, building trust, and raising confident tweens and teens, while tackling tech addiction, behavior problems, and parent burnout with conscious parenting strategies for stronger family connection.
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