Imperfect parenting, with Catherine Hallissey

Catherine Hallissey is a chartered psychologist, parenting coach and mother-of-five young kids. She's the founder of Reclaim Parenthood, an online parenting membership. She helps parents use the power of relationship and connection to address parenting challenges, create more peace and harmony at home and help children become more confident and resilient.   8:00 Restraint collapse and comparing home and school behaviour 9:45 Overcoming triggering behaviour 11:54 Vulnerability over shortcomings 14:38 Past experiences affecting your parenting style 15:54 Embracing imperfection in ourselves 18:54 Healthy repair of ruptures 22:40 Rejection and forgiveness 25:08 Self-compassion and parenting 27:42 Self care for ourselves 29:00 Amplifying good moments with our kids 30:58 Revenge bedtime procrastination 32:56 Finding the balance between having time for yourself and getting enough sleep Find out more about Catherine at www.catherinehallissey.com   Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk Instagram: @the_thomas_connection Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media