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Feeling Like a Failure as a Parent with Lauren Whitman | Practice Makes Parent
Focus On The Family With Jim DalyVideo · 43 min · April 8, 2026
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We always say, "parenting is more about transformation than perfection." The discussion explores feelings of failure, shame, fear, and regret that many parents experience. Lauren Whitman, author and counselor, shares insights, and talks about the importance of naming deeper emotions, repairing relationships through
apology, and maintaining a gospel-shaped identity to combat negative self-talk.
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