How our inner child influences the way we parent | Reparenting our inner child | Episode 3

In this episode, we reflect on how our changing identity and internal struggle with our inner child influence our parenting and potentially lead to us acting in ways we are not proud of despite our best intentions.  Together, we explore the journey of 'reparenting your inner child,’ discussing strategies that help us resolve the deeper roots of our difficulty to show up as the parents we envision, extending compassion and forgiveness toward ourselves so that we can intuitively apply gentle parenting.  We learn what it really takes to exemplify emotional regulation and self-soothing to our children and why our efforts may sometimes not bear fruit. By engaging in inner child healing exercises, like inner child journaling, we begin to manage our emotions and offer our kids the patience and gentle guidance they need. So, come listen to real-life stories and insights that might hit close to home, like how unresolved issues from our childhood can show up in our parenting.  Think about it—those moments you're not so proud of? They're not just random. They're signals, calling out for a bit of self-love, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness.  By understanding and nurturing our inner parent, we learn to extend compassion to ourselves, making it easier to reflect that warmth and understanding back to our kids.  If you’ve ever wondered where to begin to parent yourself, this episode offers incentive and a good starting place.  By the end, you’ll see how connecting with and healing your inner child doesn't just change how you react in challenging parenting moments—it transforms your relationship with your children in the most beautiful ways.   Find the full episode transcript HERE (Episode 3).   Liking this?  Please SHARE with a friend (or more!) and  leave me a REVIEW on Apple Podcasts; I appreciate it more than I can express in words!   --- LET'S TAKE OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL 😉 - Find me on Instagram: @markella.kaplani www.markellakaplani.com- Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parenthoodandrelationship/ - Visit my website for resources, quizzes, articles, and more: www.markellakaplani.com - E-mail me: [email protected]   ---   Markella Kaplani, M.A. Clinical-Counseling Psychologist Parenthood & Relationship Coach Matrescence Coach, Facilitator, & Activist www.markellakaplani.com