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

Self-Worth

Forgiveness

Developing Empathy

Disrupting Generational Trauma

Validation

Non-Judgment

Things you can do in 5 minutes or less

Discover these quick tools to help you cultivate greater compassion in just moments.

The Compassionate Friend Visualization

Cultivate self-compassion by imagining how a close friend would respond to your struggles.

50+ Body Neutrality Affirmations

Shift your focus from how your body looks to what it can do with these affirmations, promoting a more neutral and accepting perspective.

Half-Smiling: A Mindfulness Meditation

Signal to your brain that you’re open to feelings of peace and acceptance with this meditation that is centered around the power of the half-smile.

Self-Compassion Questionnaire

Evaluate your current level of self-compassion and discover areas where you can show yourself more kindness and understanding.

The Three Chair Exercise

Use this exercise to explore different perspectives, leading to a more balanced, kinder view of yourself.

Feel S.A.F.E Again: The Power of Vulnerability

Harness the power of self-compassion with the S.A.F.E. framework that creates emotional safety to foster a deeper connection with yourself and others.

Random Acts of Kindness

Discover simple ways to spread joy and improve your own well-being by brightening someone else’s day.

4-5-6 Self-Compassion Pause with Soothing Touch

Reset when emotions run high with this simple breathing technique (that incorporates physical comfort), which you can practice anywhere.

Self-Compassion Parenting Affirmations

Boost your emotional resilience with these affirmations that remind you that there’s no such thing as perfect parenting.

5-Minute Self-Compassion Break

Offer yourself the kindness and understanding you need to get through challenging situations with this quick guided self-compassion meditation.

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Have More Than 5 Minutes?

Try these longer activities to level up your compassion in parenthood and life in general.

Identifying Generational Trauma as an Immigrant

Understand how family patterns and past experiences affect you, and discover ways to heal and create a healthier path for yourself and your family.

Forgiving Yourself for Past Mistakes

Reflect, release, and move forward with this guided exercise designed to help parents let go of guilt, practice self-compassion, and embrace personal growth.

Drop the “Shoulds”

Learn to recognize and release the pressures of the “shoulds” in your life to parent from a more present and compassionate place.

13 Ways to Heal From Being an Unloved Child

Heal your lack of love during childhood to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself and your children.

7 Ways to Practice Body Neutrality

Uncover practical tips to shift from judgment to appreciation to respect your body even on days when you don’t love how you look.

Building Body Acceptance

Develop a healthier relationship with your body through self-compassion and mindfulness, modeling positive body image and acceptance for your children.

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