Tools to traverse common parenting stresses with mindfulness.   Another episode in our Parent with Presence series. As a parent, you are not alone in potentially having a compare and despair mindset.   You can learn to recognize your tendencies to  feel like you aren't doing enough,“ to want to do more” and/or have your children “do more.”   We encourage you to show up as a parent from a place of trust, abundance, and groundedness.  We all want the best for our kids. Our worry comes from love. Every family and every child is on their own journey. You are not behind. Likely as a parent your intention you want love and connection.   Most parents want to raise responsible self-sufficient children who are happy and healthy. What you model as a parent is the most impactful thing you do. More impactful than what you say.  How can you show up healthy and happy yourself?   When parenting decisions and stress inevitably arrive: Ask your future self how you wish you had shown up for this? Ask yourself what would love do? What would connection do? What would trust? What would present do? What would abundance do?  If you want mindful parenting support and guidance, reach out to Jessie for 1:1 or small group coaching. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/relationship-and-family-coaching Join her for a retreat- take a rest, heal, nourish, and restore.  Head home with a toolbox of mindfulness and mindset strategies for your life and parenting journey.  https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nourish-and-transform If you want to find calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward in areas of your life beyond relationships, I invite you to explore private mindful coaching with Dr. Mahoney www.jessiemahoneymd.com If you want to develop a mindfulness practice, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.