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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 20 MIN

1: The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your Kids

from Do Less Parenting · host Robyn Isman

The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your KidsRobyn kicks off Do Less Parenting with a powerful message, parenting doesn’t require self-sacrifice, it requires intention.In this very first episode of Do Less Parenting, therapist and mom Robyn Isman shares why this podcast has been years in the making. She opens up about her long-standing resistance to parenting martyrdom and introduces her philosophy that doing less, not more, is often the most supportive choice we can make for our children.Robyn reflects on her own parenting journey, the science behind over-accommodation, and the moments that inspired her to speak directly to overwhelmed parents who feel stuck. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how pulling back in intentional ways actually helps your child build confidence and resilience, and why your own emotional well-being is a critical part of the equation.Whether you’re new to the concept of doing less or have been trying to find language for what you already feel deep down, this episode offers both validation and a starting point.Shared Resources: Follow Robyn on Instagram @parentingtheanxiouschild Parenting the Anxious Child MembershipSign up for Robyn’s Newsletter and find additional resources 

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The Power of Doing Less, Why Parenting Martyrdom Isn’t Helping Your Kids Robyn kicks off Do Less Parenting with a powerful message, parenting doesn’t require self-sacrifice, it requires intention. In this very first episode of Do Less Parenting, therapist and mom Robyn Isman shares why this podcast has been years in the making. She opens up about her long-standing resistance to parenting martyrdom and introduces her philosophy that doing less, not more, is often the most supportive choice...

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