Imperfect Parenting - An interview with Nicole Schwarz, LMFT and Parent Coach
Have you ever spotted an Instagram post of smiling parents who are having the most perfect life with their child and then felt shame and guilt that you aren’t nearly as perfect as them? Well you’re definitely not alone on that one! Today’s episode is all about us… the parents. I discussed with my guest, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Parent Coach; Nicole Schwarz about what happens around the shame spiral and how we can talk to ourselves in a kinder way to be more content with being an imperfect parent. We always need to remember that real life is messy, it's not great all the time, sometimes we mess up and guess what?… That’s okay! Take some time for yourself, embrace those imperfections and take a listen to this episode. About The Guest - Nicole Schwarz Nicole Schwarz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Parent Coach with over fifteen years of experience working with families and children in various settings. She is the owner of Imperfect Families, LLC and author of "It Starts With You," coaching parents to use positive, respectful parenting strategies. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and three daughters. Website & Book - https://imperfectfamilies.com/it-starts-with-you/ Facebook - facebook.com/imperfectfamilies Instagram - instagram.com/imperfectfamilies