Being a good enough parent is a bit like doing an Ironman triathlon—daily. The work that goes into staying aware of our own emotional “stuff” and not letting it leak into our relationship with our kids is tremendous.
I recently witnessed, again, how vital self-awareness and discernment are to good parenting. I’ve known my friend Dan (all names are changed) for a long time. Because he’s been in my life for decades, I’ve also known his kids since they were born and have my own relationship with his teenage daughter Kim.
