#85 RERELEASE — Children Are Not Tamagotchis; Give Yourself A Break

Children are not Tamagotchis. They won't just do and say what they're told. They are little humans with feelings and minds of their own.Please note: I am not attempting to be a parenting coach. I am simply exposing what I feel passionate about and I know a lot of others will and do relate to.In this episode I share my perspectives and approach to the (ridiculous) pressures we can feel as parents in this day and age, in the hope that it may bring you some relief (and a giggle or two).In this episode I speak about:the pressure on Mums todaythe toxic expectations put upon parents and children why children's emotions matter toofinding my truth and becoming the woman and MOTHER I want to bemy approach to the things and people that may judge and push their opinions onto uswhy I said no to sleep training Matilda as a babyyou're not wrong — and you're not failing as a Mum!maternal 'rage' and how I felt before I got therapyThemes: parenting, motherhood, mental health, healing, matrescenceAt the end, I share a poem written by Karen McMillan.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.