Healing Your Inner Child While Raising A Child Is F*cking Hard

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May. 14, 2025 Parenting Through The Past Healing Your Inner Child While Raising A Child Is F*cking Hard "Parenting is not for the faint of heart," Julie Sprankles writes today. "Add on trying to heal wounds from your own childhood while being a kind, gentle, patient, non-reactive parent to your kid, and it can feel… even more overwhelming. Buzzwords like 'gentle parenting' and 'reparenting' fly around the internet, centered around the idea that we're trying to do things differently and maybe fill some of the gaps we experienced as children. But, honestly, sometimes the overlap between healing and parenting feels like waiting for a bruise to get better while being punched in it over and over again." Sprankles turned to a handful of experts to get some practical tips so you can better navigate this often-tricky path. Read More ⮕ Latest SolStock/E+/Getty Images Shhhh "I'm Not Sad About Losing Custody Of My Teenage Stepdaughter" & 27 More Confessions In the latest Scary Mommy Confessions, 28 moms share their deepest and most mundane confessions. Read More. Westend61/Getty Images *head tilt* Does Your Dog Or Cat Actually Know Their Name? Kind Of, Vets Say Pet experts explain that dogs and cats may not see their names as their identity, but it definitely has an important meaning to them. Read More. Francisco Roman/Netflix Must-Watch Will 'The Four Seasons' Season 2 Make It To Netflix? | Updates + Speculation After that bombshell ending, fans are dying for more of Netflix's 'The Four Seasons.' Here's what we know about a second season. Read More. Featured HEALTH & WELLNESS *This* Could Be The Reason You're So Tired All The Time If your sleep's been off, your skin's acting up, or your energy's totally tanked, there's a good chance your body's trying to tell you something. Turns out, 95% of American women are nutritionally depleted — and the signs aren't always obvious. Think: brittle nails, mood swings, restless legs, thinning hair. Needed is a women's health supplement brand changing the way we think about nutrition with science-backed, expertly formulated essentials that actually address what your body's missing. Whether you're thinking about pregnancy or just trying to feel more like you again, their lineup supports every stage of life — with none of the outdated formulas. Use code HELLONEEDED for 20% off your first order. LEARN MORE ⮕ Add To Cart Needed Women's Multi Shop Now ⮕ Needed Immune Support Shop Now ⮕ Needed Women's Collagen Protein Shop Now ⮕ Needed Sleep + Relaxation Support Shop Now ⮕ Featured The Good Brigade/DigitalVision/Getty Images Omg he texted me!!! Can You Recreate The Euphoria Of A Crush In A Long-Term Relationship? Couples therapists explain how to add a spark back into your relationship and bring back the giddiness of the honeymoon stage. It just takes a little effort. Read More ⮕ From Romper's New Parents' Issue: ⮕ Yes, I Showed Up To My Induction With A Document Called "Birth Vibes" ⮕ Tariffs On Essential Baby Gear Are 'A Slap In The Face' To New Parents ⮕ It Was My Childfree Friends Who Gave Me The Reality Check I Needed

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