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Catherine Wilde is a mom of three, a yoga & meditation teacher, a mindset coach for moms. It is her passion to help moms get out of survival mode so they can be the calm, happy moms they want to be. She believes that you can feel calm and find your unshakable confidence as a parent when you first care for yourself. If you're ready for more support on your parenting and self care journey be sure to visit soulcaremom.com and get your Free Gift – A Self Care Morning Ritual that will help you start your days feeling calm and energized!

When Positive Parenting is Hard: 10 Things You Can Do to Keep Up

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(This article is part of the Positive Parenting FAQ series. Get free article updates here.)

positive parenting is hardI felt like I was failing. It sounded so simple, but it wasn’t easy.

I read the books and it all made sense.

I knew positive parenting was the right path for me. This was the parent I wanted to be.

But in reality, it was hard.

It was hard to always stay calm and non-reactive.

It was hard to always connect with empathy.

It was hard to always hold space when my kids had a meltdown.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up on positive parenting, you are not alone! Keep reading to learn how we can navigate the journey of positive parenting, even when it is hard! [Read more…]