{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"159: No Need to Compare. With Kathy Bowers","description":"Why do you think comparing yourself to other parents is a trap? Listen in as my guest, Kathy Bowers explains why it's unnecessary and unhelpful. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Kathy is a nursery teacher turned life and parenting coach and shares with us some compassionate advice for modern-day parents.  What We Talked About: The importance of embracing your unique parenting style The negative effect comparison can have on your parenting What it takes to truly nurture a child Strong relationships provide a solid foundation for children The critical need for self-care when parenting Communicating expectations and house rules to children Setting boundaries and maintaining consistency Overcoming external pressures Things to Remember \u201cEvery parent can improve their parenting skills. We don't always naturally become parents.\u201d \u201cFailure sets you up to try again. It gives you that strength.\u201d \u201cParenting is finding the best way of guiding your children and putting them first.\u201d \u201cIt will happen when it\u2019s meant to happen.\u201d \u201cChildren will always pick the easiest option.\u201d \u201cYour children will not be your friend because you are the parent.\u201d \u201cIf you can\u2019t meet your own needs, how can you meet your children\u2019s needs?\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t compare yourself to anybody else. Parenting is a slow step.\u201d - Kathy Bowers   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.   ","author_name":"The Art of Parenting","author_url":"http:\/\/the-art-of-parenting.libsyn.com\/website","html":"