Some common fears lurking within most of us parents are "we're a bad parent" or "we're not a good enough parent" or "we're doing something wrong" as a parent.

Like all beliefs, these fears tend to stop us from engaging with our kids in a confident and competent way, which in turn creates experiences that affirms our fears that we're not truly cut out for the job.

So what do we do with these limiting beliefs? The first step is to acknowledge and name their presence e.g. write them down or talk about them with a friend. While the second is to acknowledge our power to let them go and accept the truth, which is that we are all perfect parents. You are the perfect parent for the children you've been given, and they're the perfect children for you.

Being a perfect parent doesn't mean you should have to do it without support or asking for assistance. Neither does it mean that you have already mastered all the parenting skills that you need.

Being a perfect parent means you are the ideal person for the job and that you have the capacity to choose the best tools, perspectives and strategies to become the parent of your dreams so that both you and your kids realize your potential.

If you'd like to start enjoying being a perfect parent answer the following questions:

a) In what way would you love to be engaging more with your children?
b) What limiting beliefs about yourself and your children do you need to let go of?
c) What action would you love to take to support your parenting ideal?

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