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Parenting Is Human box front: “Reflections for becoming the parent you want to be.” Illustration of two parents holding a baby.
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Parenting Is Human

Become the parent you mean to be. Start by understanding yourself.

140 reflections for parents at any stage, on what you inherited, what you believe, and what you need. Co-created with love by real parents.

Work out what you carried over from how you were raised, and what you want to leave behind

See where your days match what you say you believe

Name what you need, and who you can ask for it

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Sample card from Parenting Is Human: If the kid you once were could see the parent you are now, what would surprise them the most?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: What do you hope your child never doubts about your love? What is something you do that tells them that?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: What brings you joy that has nothing to do with being a parent?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: What’s one thing you want your child to know about failure and mistakes?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Who does your child light up around? Who do they go quiet around?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: What do you hope for your child’s future? What has already happened that’s beyond what you imagined?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Pick your top three values as a parent. Then walk through your last week: where did each show up?
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Pick one thing you need help with this week. Ask one person for it, directly, no apologizing.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Imagine your child at the age you are now, describing their childhood. Write what you hope they’d say, and what you fear they might.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Make two lists: what you miss from before you became a parent, and what you wouldn’t trade for the world now.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Invite your child into something you love: your hobby, your walk, your work. Let them see what lights you up.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Tell your child three things about your life at their age. Then ask them to tell you three things about theirs now.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Ask your child what they think you’re really good at as a person, not just as a parent. Let them surprise you.
Sample card from Parenting Is Human: Tell your child about a time you were really proud of them that they might not know about.

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There’s no such thing as a perfect parent.

  1. What You Keep From Your Own Parents

    Look at what the people who raised you taught you, then decide what to keep and what you'd do differently as a parent.

  2. Make Room for Your Own Needs

    Reflect on what rest looks like for you, what you miss, and where you need help. Then practice asking for it.

  3. Learn to Go Easier on Yourself

    This deck guides you to reflect on what's happened as a parent and what you'd do differently, with kindness toward yourself.

  4. On Your Own or Together

    Most cards are for you on your own. When you want, bring in your partner or your kids: cook a meal, revisit a place you love, make something.

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