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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting

By: Brené Brown PhD LMSW
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We all know that perfect parenting does not exist, yet we still struggle with the social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. These messages are powerful and we end up spending precious time and energy managing perception and the carefully edited versions of the families we show to the world. On The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting, Dr. Brené Brown invites us on a journey to transform the lives of parents and children alike. Drawing on her 12 years of research on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, she presents ten guideposts to creating what she describes as "wholehearted" families where each of us can continually learn and grow as we reach our full potential.

"It's actually our ability to embrace imperfection that will help us teach our children to have the courage to be authentic, the compassion to love themselves and others, and the sense of connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life," states Dr. Brown. The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting is a practical and hopeful program for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy.

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This is not a reading of a printed book, but rather a recording of Brene sharing her thoughts on parenting opportunities to nurture whole-hearted families. She talks about shaming, play, perseverance, faith, hard work, boundaries. Her personal life examples are great and illustrate her points well. I really enjoyed it. Wish it was longer, hope Brene will make more material on the subject of parenting!

A wonderful recording on mindful parenting items.

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As a newer father, this was very helpful to see the errors in my ways. I was merely mirroring the behaviors I grew up with. This put things into a new perspective.

Poignant, Powerful, and Practical

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Brene is awesome! She has great insight! Worth the listen. This was a great book!!

Great advice!

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I truly enjoyed this book. Brene Brown'sc work has helped my life in many tremendous ways!

Very inspiring

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Brené does is again! Love her work and her perspective on raising children! I highly recommend this book.

Amazing

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Relatable and great advice for anyone raising children. Her other books are powerful too. Down to earth and realistic.

Great advice.

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Love Brene' Brown her research and presentation!.
I think this is a book that every parent should read. It's only two hours long yet so much insight and advice. She covers a lot of topics that my husband and I have had discussions over raising our children. I will be listening to this again, this time with my husband!

Really enjoyed this!

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short read but great info! I enjoy her other works and this stays in the same subject as her previous books.

another great read by Brené

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Just what I needed to hear from who I needed it hear it from. Love Brené Brown and all of her books. Especially love her as the narrator. It's life changing to say the least.

Just what I needed

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she's amazing! I could listen to her speak every day! so relatable and such truth!

YES! Loved every second of it!

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