What if becoming a better parent isn’t about being perfect?

Jessica Shelley is raising seven children—and even she has moments she wishes she had handled differently.

In this episode, we talk about how to stop second-guessing yourself, repair the moments that don’t go well, and become the confident leader your kids need.

Keep reading for the episode takeaways, Jessica’s resources, and a free 14-day trial of the No Problem Parenting Parent Portal.

In This Episode

• Why your kids don’t need a perfect parent
• How to stop second-guessing yourself
• Curiosity instead of perfection
• Why repairing mistakes matters
• Helping kids become problem-solvers
• Partnering with teachers and providers
• Trusting yourself as the parent

About Jessica Shelley

Jessica Shelley is a mom of seven, former public school teacher, special Education advocate, and co-founder of Launch Family.

This conversation was recorded before our partnership officially launched. Since then, No Problem Parenting and Launch Family have partnered to create the No Problem Parenting Parent Portal, which is now live.

Resources for Parents

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Launch Family is creating connected Technology to support families and the professionals who serve them.

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