Have you ever caught yourself saying something to your child and realizing it sounds just like the way your parents spoke to you? That’s because the inner voice we develop in childhood stays with us for life—and as parents, we have the power to shape it.

In this episode of The Growing Bonds Podcast, we’re diving into the inner critic—that little voice inside all of us that either lifts us up or holds us back.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ How our words and tone influence our child’s self-talk

✅ Why our own inner critic shapes theirs (The Mirror Effect)

✅ Simple shifts to respond to mistakes with awareness

✅ Easy phrases that encourage self-compassion & confidence

If we want our kids to develop a healthy, constructive inner voice, it starts with us. And here’s the best part—as we teach them self-compassion, we also learn to be kinder to ourselves. 💛

🔊 Tune in now and let’s raise children who believe in themselves—while transforming our own inner dialogue along the way.