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Building a New Normal — Why Parenting Never Really Gets Back to Normal

Your Needs Are Not the Enemy
September 22, 2025•1 min read

So many mums tell me: “I just want things to go back to normal.”
But in parenting, there is no going back.

Every time you think you’ve figured it out, your child grows, changes, and suddenly everything shifts again. That’s not failure — it’s growth.

In this episode, I share:

  • A personal story of thinking family life was settled, only to be blindsided by my child’s clumsy growth spurt

  • Why the longing for “normal” is really about wanting confidence

  • The real reason parenting feels like a cycle of chaos and calm

  • 4 simple anchors to help you adapt when everything changes again

Parenting never really goes back to normal — but with each stage, you and your child build new rhythms together.

🌿 Watch the YouTube video for more depth → Why Parenting Never Really Gets Back To Normal (The Therapeutic Truth)
💌 Get the Calm Mum Reset and other resources → https://dyfparents.com/


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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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