Parenting From Love, Not Guilt

Send us Fan Mail Beyond This… with Medium Matilda Are you parenting from love, or are you making decisions because you feel guilty? In this episode of Beyond This…, Matilda explores the guilt so many parents carry, from worrying about whether we've done enough to trying to give our children the childhood we never had. We look at how guilt can influence our decisions, why saying no doesn't make us a bad parent, and how our own childhood experiences can shape the way we raise our children. And what happens when our children become adults? How do we learn to step back, respect their choices and stop feeling responsible for every decision they make? This episode is a reminder that loving your children doesn't mean being perfect, sacrificing yourself or protecting them from every disappointment. In this episode, we explore: Why parental guilt is so common. The difference between parenting from love and parenting from guilt. How our own childhood experiences influence our parenting. Why boundaries and saying no are important expressions of love. Learning to let go as our children become adults. Releasing guilt while taking responsibility for our mistakes. We finish with a gentle five-minute guided meditation to help you release parental guilt, practise self-compassion and reconnect with the love behind your intentions. Because your children don't need a perfect parent. They need a loving, present and authentic one. Website Patreon Live Events Email Fiona - Fiona@mediummatilda.com YOU TUBE LICENCE OZNIC6TD226IFNQY Support the show Support the show