Today’s episode, Transparency, is a solo one where I’ll be diving into something central to my approach to parenting: being open and honest with our kids. Many of my clients and friends have told me they love how I offer actionable tips they can use right away, which is why transparency has become one of the core themes I share.

Transparency in parenting means showing your kids what real struggle looks like and letting them know it's normal to not have it all figured out—something most of us didn’t experience growing up. When we share what we’re thinking and the challenges we’re facing, our kids learn it’s okay to face uncertainty. It helps them sit with uncomfortable feelings rather than running from them, seeing that struggle is part of being human. And in doing so, we’re taking ourselves off the “parenting pedestal” and creating a family culture that values authenticity over perfection.

So today, I wanted to model this transparency for you through this podcast. Getting back into it after a break makes me both thrilled and nervous, and rather than pretending it’s all smooth, I’m inviting you to share this journey with me. For my next episodes, I’ll be interspersing solo episodes with inspiring dad interviews to provide a mix of insights, and I hope it serves all my listeners well. Thanks for joining me, and remember, you can reach me anytime at rethinkingparenting@gmail.com—I love hearing from you!