Authenticity in Parenting

Authenticity is so incredibly important when you show up for your kids. You can read about parenting, watch all the videos, learn scripts, and more, but if you are showing up in an inauthentic way with your children, none of that will matter.

Setting your intentions, leaning into your intuition, and reflection are key in order to be authentic in your parenting. Children are very good at reading between the lines of the actions, words, and tones of their caregivers. This means that you need to make sure that your intentions are clear, whether it be kindness, empathy, gentleness, setting boundaries, being flexible, etc.

It is our job to make sure that we have strategies that we can use for the days and times when we are struggling so that we can still show up authentically for our kiddos. It doesn’t always have to be beautiful and poetic (especially if that makes you sound like a phony), but we should always aim for authenticity.

Find what works for you. Find what feels right. Find your voice. And always remember, you are the parent your child needs.