On the guilt of being the parent to a child with explosive behaviour The following is an extract from my new book: RAISING ATTENTION all about the guilt, shame, embarrassment, self-doubt, anxiety and regret that all parents face in their darkest and most exhausting moments. For those raising children with explosive behaviour however this self-blame, questioning andContinue reading “It’s not your fault”
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Why it’s OK to NOT be a Perfect Parent!
….You need to strive to do your best, but recognise that sometimes your best is enough, even when you don’t feel that it is.
When Our Guilt Gets in the Way of Better Parenting
I am a parent. I have made mistakes. These two sentences have always and will always go hand in hand with each other. A vital part of the parenting journey is learning and growing – and we can do neither without making mistakes. Mistakes are an important, indeed crucial, part of parenting – but onlyContinue reading “When Our Guilt Gets in the Way of Better Parenting”
Sarah Ockwell-Smith 
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