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.
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Have More Than 5 Minutes?
Try these longer activities to level up your compassion in parenthood and life in general.
Write a Letter of Self-Compassion
Shift your mindset from self-judgment to self-compassion by writing yourself a letter from the perspective of someone who cares about you.
Catching Your Critic
Use this guided worksheet to identify harsh self-talk and reframe those negative thoughts into kinder, more supportive ones.
“How Would You Treat a Friend?” Writing Exercise
Develop a more compassionate inner dialogue by reflecting on how you would treat a friend in the same situation.
Being Well Podcast: Recovering from a Challenging Childhood
Learn strategies to break the cycle of intergenerational traumas and practice self-compassion to create a nurturing home environment.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Send thoughts of kindness and compassion to yourself and others with this soothing meditation.
“Just Like Me” Compassion Practice
Recognize the common experiences you share with others, making it easier to treat yourself and others with understanding and compassion.
Want a Quick Read?
Dive into these insightful articles for fresh perspectives on compassion and parenting.
The RAIN of Self-Compassion
Learn to pause and tend to your feelings with kindness rather than judgment with the RAIN acronym developed by Tara Brach.
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.
