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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Written by: Brené Brown PhD LMSW
Narrated by: Brené Brown PhD LMSW
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We all know that perfect parenting does not exist, yet we still struggle with the social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. These messages are powerful and we end up spending precious time and energy managing perception and the carefully edited versions of the families we show to the world. On The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

"It's actually our ability to embrace imperfection that will help us teach our children to have the courage to be authentic, the compassion to love themselves and others, and the sense of connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life," states Dr. Brown. The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy.

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A great point that perfection is not what we strive for as parents. Being real, authentic and gentle about our imperfections with ourselves and others... these are my new goals.

Embrace imperfection

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If you love Berne’s work and have listened to many of her other books this one won’t dissapoint, it definitely has a vibe of what we know her work to be...instilling worthiness and limiting shame...I did find that I was bookmarking a lot of good points and just different ways of thinking about things in this book also. Hearing it all in her voice is something that adds an understanding of the intention of each of the chapters and the feel behind it that you just wouldn’t get with anyone else.

Great listen, some really good take aways....

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Forever and a day parents everywhere question themselves. Seeing the beauty in imperfections makes better role models for our children and Brene Brown captures it perfectly.

What every mom should know

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I loved Brené soothing and supportive voice! This simple book touches great topics, and provides excellent examples!
I feel inspired! I am now aware of shaming, and methods to be a wholehearted parent

Fills your heart whole

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This book is great. The author's short stories and her explanations of our different feelings are what I find wholesome.

Learned a lot!

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