Self-Compassion Is a Parenting Superpower (Here’s Why It Changes Everything)

If you grew up believing that being hard on yourself was the only way to improve, you’re not alone.

Many high-functioning parents carry an invisible rule: If I’m kinder to myself, I’ll become complacent, weak, or selfish.
But neuroscience, trauma research, and decades of clinical work tell a very different story.

Self-compassion isn’t indulgence. It’s regulation.
And regulation is the foundation of healthy parenting.