The Mirror of Parenting with Cornelia Dahinten

About this episode

Cornelia Dahinten discusses the importance of presence in conscious parenting and shares insights from her experiences as a mother and therapist.

Cornelia Dahinten, a Singapore-based family therapist and conscious parenting coach, reveals that the secret to conscious parenting isn't perfection—it's presence. She opens up about raising three children before she had the therapeutic tools she has now, making imperfect choices, and discovering what her kids actually needed from her in the messy middle of motherhood. The conversation explores co-regulation, self-compassion, and why children don't need flawless parents—they need emotionally available parents willing to repair and stay present. For parents navigating their own messy middle, professionals balancing parenthood and career, or anyone seeking a more compassionate approach to relationships.

People in this episode

Guest: Cornelia Dahinten

Topics covered

• conscious parenting
• self-compassion
• co-regulation
• emotional availability

Keywords

• parenting
• family therapy
• motherhood
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Mirror of Parenting

Places: Singapore

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