When My Children Disappoint Me

About this episode

The episode discusses the unique and painful experience of disappointment in parenting.

Disappointment hits different when it involves your kids — and no one warns you how much it stings in both directions. This week on Momfessions, we're going there.

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Youree, Erinn Anderson

Topics covered

• disappointment
• parenting
• emotional impact
• family dynamics
• communication

Keywords

• disappointment
• children
• parenting
• emotions
• family

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