Breaking the Myths of Parenthood: Overcoming Stigma & Embracing Your Own Path
The truth is, most of us didn’t come up with this impossible standard on our own. We inherited it. The idea of what makes a “good parent” has been shaped over time—by history, culture, economics, and, more recently, social media. It’s worth asking: Where did this pressure come from? And do we actually want to keep carrying it? Even more importantly, the pursuit of perfection in parenting isn’t just exhausting for parents—it’s also ineffective and, in many cases, harmful to children. Studies have shown that children raised under perfectionist parenting styles experience increased anxiety, reduced self-esteem, and struggle with autonomy. When parents aim for an unrealistic ideal, it creates pressure that can make children feel like their worth is based on performance rather than who they are. Instead of fostering resilience, connection, and confidence, perfectionist parenting often results in the opposite: fear of failure, stress, and a lack of emotional security.
CourseBy Brittany Maalona
Capacity in Parenthood
Explore the concept of tolerance in early parenthood—not as endurance through gritted teeth, but as the gentle capacity to stay present with discomfort without judgment or urgency to fix it. Postpartum challenges—like exhaustion, identity shifts, and emotional upheaval—are opportunities to build this capacity over time. Learn the term matrescence, the profound transformation into motherhood, likening it to adolescence in its intensity and disorientation. Understanding matrescence helps parents meet themselves with compassion rather than pressure to return to "normal." Feelings of overwhelm, grief, and ambivalence, affirming that having mixed emotions does not mean you're failing—it means you're human.
CourseBy Brittany Maalona
Sleep without Shame
A gentle, evidence-informed course for new parents who want to understand baby sleep without guilt, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. In six short videos, you’ll learn what’s biologically normal, how to read your baby’s cues, soothe with confidence, and layer safety into real life. With printable guides, reflection prompts, and compassionate affirmations, this course helps you replace anxiety with trust and find rest, without shame or perfectionism.
CourseBy Brittany Maalona
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