6 Unseen Ways You Might Push Your Kids Away As An Alienated Parent

In episode 98 of Beyond the High Road with Shelby Milford, Shelby explores the cognitive distortions that can unwittingly drive a wedge between parents and their children. She discusses key distortions such as excessive positivity, emotional reasoning, and micromanaging, and their impact on alienated parents. Shelby also shares strategies for overcoming these mental habits to foster a healthier relationship with children. The episode concludes with an exciting announcement about a new course designed to support alienated parents, available in both group coaching and self-study formats. Vote for Course Format @ https://www.beyondthehighroad.com/Courseformat 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 01:54 Unintentionally Pushing Your Kids Away 04:14 The Pressure of Positivity 13:58 Emotional Reasoning and Cognitive Distortions 15:47 The Trap of Should Statements 21:43 Micromanaging and Labeling 30:17 Challenging Assumptions in Parenting 30:35 The Dangers of Catastrophizing 31:32 Real-Life Client Stories 39:33 Mind Reading and Fortune Telling 42:36 Overcoming Fear and Rejection 49:48 Course Announcement and Poll