426: What to Do When You Don't Like Your Kid (Even Though You Love Them!)

426: What to Do When You Don't Like Your Kid (Even Though You Love Them!)

Author: Cloud10 April 21, 2025 Duration: 33:04
This is one of those episodes I felt called to record because I know so many of us have been here. You love your child with your whole heart, and yet, in certain seasons, you find yourself thinking, I just don’t like them very much right now.   That doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human.   In this solo episode, I’m sharing three tools that have helped me move through those really hard parenting stretches—when one child is pushing every button I have—and find my way back to affection, connection, and even joy.   We’ll talk about:   💜 How your child’s “hardest” traits may actually be their biggest strengths in disguise 💜 Why the words you say about your child (even when they’re not around) can shape how you see them 💜 What to do when your child is constantly seeking negative attention—and how you can gently redirect that cycle   I’ll also tell you about a simple mindset shift that changed the way I experience motherhood—plus the journaling tool I created to help me live it out day by day.   If you’re in a tough season with one of your kids, I hope this episode feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who truly gets it—and who can gently offer some ideas for how to keep going.   For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Don’t forget, the Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale now through Mother’s Day. It’s a beautiful gift for any mom who’s trying to see and savor the good. Related Episodes: 189: “Quiet Time” Tips for Families // Solo Episode 423: How to Parent a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind // Kirk Martin of Calm Parenting 425: When PARENTING Doesn’t Turn Out As Planned // Michelle Barrow Episode Sponsors: Team Supercrew: Visit teamsupercrew.com and use the code 3in30 at checkout to get 10% off your order. You’ll also get a free gift—step-by-step reading and play guides to help you reinforce the lessons in simple, powerful ways. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050off and use code 3in3050off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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