Today Karen shares 3 destructive patterns in the life of a perfectionist. She and Emily chat about the burden a parent carries when they pursue perfection, and Karen offers tangible, practical things that we can each do this week to switch our focus from perfection to doing our best.
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418: The Summer Before: Preparing Your Child for Middle and High School
417: Countdown to Kindergarten: How to Make the Most of the Summer Before School Starts
416: 5 Must-Read Parenting Books for Every Mom
415: Honoring Your Own Mother
414: God Does Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear
413: Help! It’s gonna Be May…
412: Trusting God Enough to Take a Break
411: "Dumb" Bible Questions Answered
410: How Can I Be More Intentional in My Marriage?
409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child
408: How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Resurrection?
407: Choosing Between Conflicting Priorities
406: Defiance in the Powerful Perfectionist Personality (Red/Blue)
405: The Ultimate Potty Training Episode
404: Q&A with Karen’s son Taylor Stubbs
403: You Need Friends
402: You Need a Church Family
401: Encouraging Your Teens’ Faith
400: Training Your Children To Do Chores
399: What Should My Prayer Life Look Like?
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