Episode 19: When Parenting Pulls us Apart: And How to Find Your Way Back

This week on Playing The Fool, I’m diving into something that has been one of the most challenging and transformative parts of my relationship — parenting.Last week, I talked about why being a “high maintenance” woman actually makes you low maintenance in the long run — because when you have high standards for how you love, communicate, and show up for yourself, life becomes more peaceful, grounded, and aligned.But this week, I wanted to explore a truth that hits a little closer to home: how parenting can quietly create distance between partners  and how healing that gap starts with awareness, not blame.I open up about my own experiences with Shane the times we clashed over how to parent, how my fears shaped my reactions, and how his confusion or frustration often came from his own old wounds, not from who he truly was in the moment.I also share one of the most vulnerable parts of my parenting journey, a moment I deeply regretted  and how I used it as an opportunity to repair, rebuild safety, and model accountability for my kids.Because parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about showing our children that love can evolve, that even when we mess up, we can come back softer, safer, and stronger.Every child deserves to feel safe. Every woman deserves to feel seen. And every man deserves to be loved for who he’s becoming, not just who he’s been.Let’s stay connected! You can find me over on Instagram @JarnaSaunders or visit my website at jarnasaunders.com 💌