In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen discusses the pressures parents face around New Year’s resolutions. She explores why traditional resolutions often fail parents, highlighting the unrealistic expectations and societal pressures that fuel guilt and shame. Kristen encourages listeners to abandon perfectionism and instead set realistic, compassionate goals using the SMART framework, tailored to their unique family situations. She shares practical examples and emphasizes progress over perfection. Kristen reassures parents that growth comes from alignment with real life, not reinvention, and invites them to download her free guide on managing mom guilt from her website.
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