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Solo Parent · Today · 29 min

Am I a Bad Parent?

This week we're discussing Am I a Bad Parent? Guilt has a way of arriving before the facts do. Your kid struggles, makes a bad call, or pushes back hard, and before you've had a second to breathe, the case against you is already building. Solo parenting doesn't come with a sounding board, and that silence has a way of confirming every fear you already had about whether you're getting this right. Robert Beeson, Founder & CEO of Solo Parent, Elizabeth Cole, single parent, and Amber Fuller, a counselor with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) and single parent, sit down for a conversation that gets honest about parental guilt, the noise of comparison, and what it looks like to find your footing as a parent when you're the only adult in the room. Key Insights from This Episode: Your child's behavior is not a verdict on your parenting. Their choices belong to them, not to your scorecard. The comparison trap is making it harder to trust what you already know. Your instincts are more accurate than your algorithm. Repair is available, and it matters more than perfection. Accountability without self-destruction is something your kids are watching you model. Stay Connected + Get Support: This podcast is made possible by members of The Table at Solo Parent. If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to join The Table by giving a recurring gift to keep these conversations going for the next single parent who needs them. Download our Solo Parent App Join a Solo Parent Group Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram

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This week we're discussing Am I a Bad Parent?

Guilt has a way of arriving before the facts do. Your kid struggles, makes a bad call, or pushes back hard, and before you've had a second to breathe, the case against you is already building. Solo parenting doesn't come with a sounding board, and that silence has a way of confirming every fear you already had about whether you're getting this right.

Robert Beeson, Founder & CEO of Solo Parent, Elizabeth Cole, single parent, and Amber Fuller, a counselor with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) and single parent, sit down for a conversation that gets honest about parental guilt, the noise of comparison, and what it looks like to find your footing as a parent when you're the only adult in the room.

Key Insights from This Episode:

  • Your child's behavior is not a verdict on your parenting. Their choices belong to them, not to your scorecard.
  • The comparison trap is making it harder to trust what you already know. Your instincts are more accurate than your algorithm.
  • Repair is available, and it matters more than perfection. Accountability without self-destruction is something your kids are watching you model.

Stay Connected + Get Support:

This podcast is made possible by members of The Table at Solo Parent. If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to join The Table by giving a recurring gift to keep these conversations going for the next single parent who needs them.

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