THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BRING MORE
Compassion
TO YOUR PARENTING
Feeling guilty, discouraged, or like you’re not doing enough?
It’s common to feel like you’re always falling short as a parent — whether you’re stretched thin juggling responsibilities or comparing yourself to the seemingly “perfect” parents you see on social media.
You might find yourself being overly self-critical, convinced you’re not doing enough or not measuring up.
Practice Compassion — not just towards others, but also yourself.
With self-compassion, you can acknowledge your struggles without judgment, giving yourself room to learn and grow.
It allows you to embrace imperfections, forgive yourself, and approach parenting with more patience and understanding.
When you’re kind to yourself, you not only model resilience, but also set a positive example for your kids to treat themselves with kindness and care.
Inner Skills for Compassion
Things you can do in 5 minutes or less
Discover these quick tools to help you cultivate greater compassion in just moments.
Body Appreciation Hug
Follow along with this simple practice (perfect for you and your little one) to foster feelings of gratitude and appreciation for all that your body does for you.
Have More Than 5 Minutes?
Try these longer activities to level up your compassion in parenthood and life in general.
The 5 Steps of Compassionate Detachment
Learn to practice compassion while protecting your own emotional well-being, helping you love without disregarding yourself.
The “Hidden Part of Parenting” Visualization
Practice self-compassion and reduce the urge to compare with this guided visualization that reminds you that there are aspects of other people’s lives that you’re not able to see.
Affirmation Activities
Reap the benefits of affirmations using these interactive activities, developed to boost your self-esteem and inner resilience.
Self-Worth Exercises
Recognize your inherent value with these three exercises to build your confidence in both your parenting and daily life.
Common Humanity Worksheet
Reduce feelings of isolation by reflecting on the shared experience of facing challenges with this guided worksheet.
Compassionate Hand
Soothe yourself in challenging moments with this mindfulness activity that focuses on harnessing the power of physical touch.
Want a Quick Read?
Dive into these insightful articles for fresh perspectives on compassion and parenting.
Simple Ways to Show Your Child You Love Them
Develop a deep, loving bond with your child by practicing small acts of compassion.
How Being Unloved in Childhood May Affect You as an Adult
Explore how the long-term effects of growing up without love and support affect your personal and parenting lives, helping you break this cycle and ensure you provide the emotional presence and support your children need.
Compassion Fatigue: Parenting a High Needs Child
Uncover practical strategies to combat compassion fatigue so you can continue to care for your child while also caring for yourself.
Nurturing Compassion: A Guide to Becoming Compassionate Parents
Discover ways to nurture compassion not only in your kids but also in yourself as a parent.
Compassionate Parenting Promotes Generosity in Kids
See how modeling empathy, compassion, and understanding helps your children learn to approach others with the same generous spirit.
Self-Compassion for Parents
Read about the importance of self-compassion as a parent and how to stop being your own worst critic.
Have Time for a Longer Read?
Explore these highly recommended books (and audiobooks), curated to help you nurture compassion for yourself and your parenting.
The Science Behind Compassion
If you want to nerd out on the science, dig into these research papers and studies.
