There is so much pressure for families to achieve, to be the best in whatever we do. Kids face this in school, sports, and activities. Parents feel pressured to be perfect parents. But what if there isn’t one right way to raise kids? What if we opt out of the pressure to do it all perfectly? Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler has a conversation with Kristen Howerton about her concept of excelling at average. Find out what that means, how it can benefit parents and kids alike. Take a look at imperfection and how parents can navigate the teen years even in the face of teen drama, tears, and angst. 

Our Guest: Kristen Howerton 

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 139

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