Parenting with Self-Compassion
12 Ways to Improve Your Parenting, While Being Kind to Yourself
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Narrated by:
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Kelly Hardy
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By:
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Dr. Jen Ferris
About this listen
Parenting is hard. Being kind to yourself doesn't have to be.
If you feel overwhelmed, guilty, or like you're failing more often than you'd like to admit... you're not alone. When you're stressed it can be hard to show up calmly for your child. Once you learn self-compassion, everything gets easier: your relationships, your reactions, your patience, your peace. In this book, you'll learn how to:
- Release guilt, shame, and self-criticism that make parenting heavier.
- Regulate your emotions in high-stress moments (meltdowns, mornings, bedtime, conflict).
- Stop yelling and reacting out of old wounds or overwhelm.
- Break generational cycles with gentle, mindful strategies.
- Build resilience so you can stay grounded even on the hardest days.
- Set compassionate boundaries with your child – and with yourself.
- Create more connection, presence, and joy at home.
It's full of realistic examples, science-backed practices, and short reflections you can do even on chaotic days. Whether you're an overwhelmed mom, an exhausted dad, or someone who grew up without emotional support and wants to do things differently – this book is for you. If you want calmer days, softer reactions, and a deeper connection with your child... start here.
©2025 Dr. Jen Ferris (P)2025 Dr. Jen FerrisCritic reviews
"Every parent needs this book." — Michelle C. Brooten-Brooks, Therapist and Health Writer
"A quick read survival guide for busy parents." — Corinne Crossley, Author of Self-Care for New Moms
"Packed with actionable, nonjudgmental, practical advice and support from an expert source, this book is a comprehensive guide to showing up for our kids in a way that feels good for us all." — Shonda Moralis, Psychotherapist, Speaker, and Author of Breathe Mama Breathe and Don't Forget to Breathe