The Parenting Blueprint: Why You Parent Like Your Mother

I’m joined by NHS consultant psychiatrist Shivani to uncover your "Parenting Blueprint" and how to break unhelpful generational cycles. We explore why we often parent unconsciously, the myth of the perfect parent, and how to use reflective parenting to move from criticism to curiosity.Instagram: https://instagram.com/squigglymotherhoodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@squigglymotherhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/squigglymotherhoodSubstack: https://squigglymotherhood.substack.comIf you've got thoughts, questions, comments or feedback you can email me at [email protected] you've enjoyed the episode and would like to support me, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/squigglymotherhoodHello Fresh Discount: https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/freebox/MzMxMTU1MzY1LTAtNC0xMS1HQgTimestamps00:00 – Meet Shivani: NHS Consultant Psychiatrist01:24 – What is a "Parenting Blueprint"?04:49 – How to Start Reflective Parenting07:51 – The Stair Gate Mistake & Parental Guilt13:25 – The Myth of the Perfect Parent19:05 – Why Saying "Sorry" to Your Child Isn't Enough29:54 – The "Parenting Mental Health Crisis"41:19 – Changing the Working Mother Narrative47:52 – Building Resilience in Children53:10 – Motherhood is an Adventure#ParentingBlueprint #ReflectiveParenting #GhostsInTheNursery #SquigglyMotherhood #ConsciousParenting #ParentingMentalHealth #GenerationalTrauma #ChildPsychiatrist #MotherhoodUnplugged #ParentingGuilt #GoodEnoughMother #UKParenting #MotherhoodJourney #RaisingResilientKids #ParentingTips