Episode 142: Parenting Perspectives, The Patience Project with Everyday Mom Lindsey Terry

Send us Fan MailThis podcast episode delves into the imperfections of parenting, encouraging open admission of mistakes for a mutual learning environment between parents and children.In the segment, Lindsey Terry, a mother of three, shares insights on cultivating patience in parenting. Listen in as she underscores the importance of starting patience practices early, even with newborns, advising exhausted mothers to count to ten or fifteen and take deep breaths. Stay tuned as Lindsey advocates for teaching children self-control through techniques like deep breathing and discussing situations calmly. Additionally, she highlights the significance of setting expectations and the role of community support in alleviating the challenges of parenting alone. TIMESTAMPS• [7:42] Lindsey shares how she uses role-playing to help her children resolve conflicts, practice empathy and develop communication skills.• [12:02] Lindsay & DJ discuss the importance of setting expectations and boundaries with your children before going grocery shopping, to avoid tantrums and meltdowns.• [18:23] “Find balance between personal time and motherhood… even small moments of peace can be valuable.” • [25:34] DJ emphasizes the importance of leaning on others for support, especially for parents raising children alone. For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQRumble: https://rumble.com/v449rkoDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundle Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support