Episode 38: When Love Meets Expectations: The Pressure We Put on Our Kids (and Ourselves)

Growing up, I never felt good enough. My mom never told me she loved me, and I often felt like her love was conditional...tied to whether or not I met her expectations. I promised myself I’d never repeat that pattern with my kids. And yet… here I am, realizing that in different ways, I’m still passing down the weight of expectations. In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I open up about the struggle so many parents face: wanting our kids to succeed in sports, school, and life...while fearing that we’re pushing them so hard that the joy disappears. 💡 Inside, I share: How fear of the future drives us to over-pressure our kids Why achievement doesn’t equal unconditional love The difference between instilling greatness vs. creating stress A new way of celebrating effort, progress, and joy If you’ve ever worried that you’re expecting too much from your kids or felt torn between cheering them on and criticizing every misstep this episode will help you breathe, reflect, and reset.