Breaking the Cycle: Ten Parenting Patterns That May Prolong Your Child's Struggle with Substances
Episode Overview
Recognising common parenting pitfalls can offer opportunities for growth. Self-care is crucial for parents supporting a child with substance use issues. Shifting negative patterns can lead to significant improvements in family dynamics. Understanding substance use helps parents approach their child with empathy. Practical strategies can help reduce chaos and increase peace at home.
If you recognise any of these 10 things that may be prolonging or contributing to your child's experience with substances, it is not because you're a bad parent.
In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane, a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach and CRAFT Parent Coach, dives into ten common parenting patterns that may be unintentionally prolonging a child's struggle with substance use. Brenda, who has firsthand experience as a parent navigating her son's addiction, shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help parents break these patterns and foster positive change.
She emphasises that recognising these behaviours doesn't make anyone a bad parent but offers opportunities for growth and improvement. Brenda’s candid and compassionate approach helps parents understand that they're not alone in this challenging journey and provides them with actionable steps to create a healthier environment for their children.
By addressing issues like running on fumes, trying to shame or blame your child into better behaviour, and parenting from different truths than your partner, Brenda offers a roadmap to reduce chaos and increase peace in the household. She also highlights the importance of self-care for parents, noting that taking care of oneself is crucial to being able to support their child effectively.
The episode is packed with relatable anecdotes, expert advice, and heartfelt encouragement, making it a must-listen for any parent dealing with a child's substance use issues. Whether you're new to this journey or have been struggling for years, Brenda's guidance provides hope and practical solutions. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of your role and discover how small changes can lead to significant improvements in your family's dynamics.