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Oct 2023
18m 42s

Relax, It’s Fine: Underparenting with Ca...

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
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Join me in this episode for a refreshingly candid conversation with Caitlin Murray, the creative mind behind Big Time Adulting. Caitlin shares her parenting journey, which started as a way to cope with her son's leukemia diagnosis and turned into a humorous and realistic look at parenthood. We discuss the societal pressures parents face today, the struggle to be the "perfect parent," and the importance of embracing the ups and downs of motherhood without pretense.


We explore how to handle negative feedback, the humor in everyday parenting, and why it's essential to keep it real, all while staying true to your unique parenting style. Tune in for a dose of humor, practical parenting wisdom, and an inside look at Caitlin's incredible journey in the world of realistic parenting. So, grab your favorite snack, and let's dive in.

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