Building Confidence as a Parent

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Cindy reflects on her conversations with parents and the importance of feeling connected and supported. She introduces the concept of parental self-efficacy and encourages listeners to reflect on their own confidence as parents. Cindy provides a brief self-efficacy scale for parents to assess their level of confidence and offers guidance on how to improve it. She also discusses the impact of setting high standards for oneself and the importance of self-awareness in parenting. TakeawaysFeeling connected and supported as a parent is crucial for personal growth and well-being.Parental self-efficacy, or the belief in one's ability to effectively manage and positively influence their child's behavior, is influenced by confidence.Reflecting on one's level of confidence and identifying areas for improvement can lead to more effective parenting.Setting high standards for oneself as a parent can lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.Self-awareness is key in recognizing and addressing areas of improvement in parenting.Sources:Factors associated with parenting self-efficacy: A systematic reviewDOI: 10.1111/jan.14767Book a call with me to talk about your parenting journey:https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/chat-about-parenting-with-cindySupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/