
2.7 Capacity: The Parenting Lesson I keep Relearning
In this short solo episode, I’m talking about capacity in parenting: what it is, why respecting it actually builds more of it, and three small things to try this week. Because everyone has an opinion about what your kid should be doing, from your family to the stranger at Trader Joe’s. And the lesson I keep relearning is this: When those voices drown out what you know about your kid (and yourself), things usually go sideways. RELATED EPISODES: 👉 2. Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents 👉 3. Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman RELATED RESOURCES: ⭐️ Dr. Gila’s Free Guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...OH MY! ⭐️ Join the Single-Parenting with Connection Facebook community ____________ ❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors ____________ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ____________ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).
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