Parents, have you ever felt torn between expert parenting advice and your own motherly or fatherly instincts?
Recommendations that once felt like hard rules can completely reverse over the years. When advice changes, parenting can feel confusing and overwhelming. Parenting anxiety can be a real challenge.
So many parents rely solely on experts and forget the powerful intuition they already have. When advice constantly changes—from peanut butter rules to sleep positions to breastfeeding recommendations—it can create stress, anxiety, and fear that you're not doing motherhood or fatherhood "right."
In this episode, we share how to balance expert guidance with parental intuition, reduce stress, eliminate parent anxiety, and make confident decisions for your children—without the mom guilt or dad guilt.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
Intentional parenting doesn't come with a manual—but you do have intuition, wisdom, and unique knowledge of your child. When you combine that with research and expert insights, you make grounded decisions that benefit both you and your kids.
00:00 Introduction and Free Resource Announcement
00:28 Navigating Conflicting Parenting Advice
02:18 Trusting Your Parental Instincts
04:11 Balancing Expert Advice and Intuition
07:14 Practical Examples and Personal Stories
10:18 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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