Every parent knows the feeling. One moment you’re full of love and indulgence, the next your kids are testing every limit and you swing hard in the opposite direction — yelling, threatening, or going completely permissive to make up for it. It’s human. We love our children deeply and desperately want to get it right, so we overcorrect.

Parenting in the Extremes

On a recent episode of the Homeschool Ways Podcast, I spoke with Manu Brune, author of Overcorrecting: Parenting in the Middle While the World Shouts in Extremes. Manu is a parent coach, postpartum specialist, and founder of Beyond Birth Basics. She sees this pendulum swing in families everywhere — especially among intentional parents who are trying hard not to repeat the mistakes of previous generations. Continue reading »