5 Lessons I Deeply Regret About My Parenting Style

These aren't confessions of failure—they're moments of growth. Looking back, I can see that my parenting style was shaped by fear, habit, and love… but not always by awareness. From yelling instead of speaking kindly to holding on too tightly, these life lessons helped me become a better parent—and now, a more mindful grandparent.

If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" or "Is it too late to change?"—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share five life lessons I learned from my parenting style—things I truly wish I had understood earlier.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to change or grow as a parent or grandparent, I promise you—it's not.

This episode is filled with gentle insights and practical reminders to help you build stronger relationships with your children or grandchildren—starting today.

• The difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication—and why modelling the right one matters.

• How giving children more autonomy builds trust and confidence.

• Why words stick—and how our words become part of our child's inner voice.

• How generational patterns influence our parenting style—and how to break the ones that no longer serve us.

• Why small, daily moments of connection matter more than any "big" parenting decision.

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