I just listened to this audiobook for the fourth time.
And every time I do, I still enjoy it and notice different things.
โThe Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and your children will be glad that you did)โ from @Philippa_Perry is my go-to recommendation as a parenting read.
What is fantastic about it is that many of the ideas apply to all relationships, not only with our kids.
One of those is the idea of โrepair.โ
We all make mistakes.
Instead of focusing on doing it all perfectly and punishing ourselves for not complying with that perfection, Philippa suggests a healthier approach.
โRepairโ is what matters. First, we should recognize what triggers us, do something about it, and apologize to the person we hurt.
At the same time that we take off the pressure for us to be perfect, we model a healthier approach for the people we love.
Of course, this is not an excuse to indulge in whatever inconvenient behavior because โall that matters is the repair.โ
Here is a collection of illustrations I did, inspired by the book, each with a quote from the author.
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