161: Celebrate All Families. With Anne Doherty

Do you think we should dedicate a month to celebrate families? Listen in to find out what  Anne Doherty's plan to do just that. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Families are the backbone of our societies and they have evolved over time. Today my guest wants us to have a whole month every year to celebrate all families.  What We Talked About: What the concept of Family Month is Understanding the impacts birth order has Navigating between biological and chosen families Integrating our personal challenges into parenting How early experiences affects a child’s behavior and attachment style  Managing sibling rivalry, especially when introducing a new sibling How to balance our guilt with the need for self-care and personal growth Things to Remember “Parenting is like meditation. It’s an active, moving meditation where you’re focused on the children, the family, and it’s all outside of you.” “Being human means that you’re part of the family. ” “Doing something positive is good.” “Many people want their children to fill a need that they never had filled when they were little.” “Respect means that you acknowledge them for who they are. You respect their boundaries, and respect your own boundaries.” “If you keep expecting it to change, you’re never going to be happy.” “It’s hard to have compassion for yourself until you have compassion for others.” - Anne Doherty   Click here for the show notes and extra resources.