The Power of Self-Compassion

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of self-compassion in parenting and offers practical tips for parents to manage their inner critic.

Many of us strive to be patient and purposeful parents. But when we fall short, we often become our harshest critic. We wonder, why am I reacting in the very way I promised not to? Parenting often reveals our impatience, our imperfections, and at times our unresolved wounds—but also our deepest hopes and joys. In this episode, June speaks with our parenting trainer, Dr Wu Mi Yin. She invites parents to explore the role of self‑compassion in strengthening their parenting journey. She explains how our inner critic is often triggered because so much feels at stake—we want the best for our children, yet the process is slow, stretching, and deeply human. Mi Yin encourages parents to notice the signs of self‑criticism through thoughts, physical sensations, and emotional reactions, and to respond with pause, reflection, and gentleness. Her practical tips—such as journalling, naming our feelings, creating space to rest, and practising emotional “gym time”—help parents build the inner strength needed to stay calm, connected, and present. When we extend understanding to ourselves, we naturally extend it to our family too. -- Sign up here to create an account with Focus on the Family…

People in this episode

Host: June

Guest: Dr Wu Mi Yin

Topics covered

• self-compassion
• parenting
• mental health
• emotional well-being

Keywords

• journalling
• emotional gym time
• self-criticism
• parenting journey

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Places: Singapore

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