The baby and toddler years come with overwhelming pressure. We unpack what mom guilt looks like in the early stages of parenting and why perfection isn’t the goal.

From emotional awareness to apologizing to our kids, this episode dives into how we’re parenting differently—and why presence matters more than getting it right. Parenting differently isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. Some days we get it right, and some days we don’t, but the willingness to repair, listen, and grow alongside our kids matters more than any single moment. Our children don’t need flawless parents; they need present ones. And every time we choose connection over control, we’re doing something powerful—even if it doesn’t feel that way in the moment.

We talk about what it means to raise our kids differently than we were raised—without blame, guilt, or shame. Just reflection, growth, and intentional parenting.

Raising our kids differently doesn’t mean we’re rejecting our upbringing—it means we’re reflecting on it. We can honor where we came from while still choosing a new path forward. Parenting gives us the chance to pause, heal, and break cycles that no longer serve us or our children. Choosing differently is brave, and it’s okay if it feels uncomfortable at times. Growth usually does.