Ep. 133 Parenting Myths (1 & 2) Creating Shame in Good Parents #parentingtips

In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we begin a powerful new series exploring the parenting myths that quietly create shame, fear, anxiety, and perfectionism in loving parents.

This episode focuses on two common myths:

• “Good parents don’t get triggered.”
• “If I love my child enough, parenting should be easy.”

Anne explains how triggers are nervous system responses — not parenting failures — and why difficulty in parenting does not mean deficiency. Through a relational and healing-centered lens, parents are encouraged to move away from perfectionism and toward awareness, regulation, repair, and self-compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why parenting triggers are normal
• How childhood wounds can surface in parenting
• Why repair matters more than perfection
• How shame keeps parents stuck
• Why parenting feels emotionally hard
• The connection between regulation and relational parenting
• How to offer yourself more compassion as a parent

This episode is a reminder that good parenting is not about never struggling — it is about staying willing to grow, repair, and reconnect.

⭐If this episode resonated with you, share it with another parent who may be silently struggling under the weight of perfectionism and shame.

⭐And if you are ready to move from reactive parenting to emotionally safe, connected parenting, grab a copy of my book, Heal Your Childhood: Reclaiming Your Worth, Voice, and Future, and join my FREE From Triggered to Regulated Parenting Reset.

Healing ourselves changes how we parent our children.

— Anne Alvares
Parent Coach | Author | Mom of Two
Masterful Parenting

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