Why "good enough" parenting is better than "perfect"

About this episode

Dr. Nanika Coor discusses the concept of 'good enough' parenting and its benefits over striving for perfection.

695. Are you a parent who spends a lot of time criticizing yourself because you’re falling short of being a “perfect” parent? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor describes “good enough” parenting and how being perfect as a parent is not at all what your child needs from you. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Project Parenthood! Facebook Newsletter Transcripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Nanika Coor

Topics covered

• parenting
• self-criticism
• good enough parenting
• child needs
• mental health

Keywords

• good enough parenting
• perfect parent
• self-criticism
• parenting advice
• child development

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Organizations: QuickAndDirtyTips.com

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