Velvet Covered Steel - Parenting 0-12

Description:

No one hands you a parenting playbook when you leave the hospital—but wouldn’t that be nice? In this episode, Beth shares her hard-won wisdom (and a few hilarious stories) from raising babies to big kids, now told with the clarity that only comes after being promoted to grandparent . Spoiler: the promotion comes with perspective.

From toddler meltdowns to school drop-offs, Beth dives into what really matters when raising good humans—because there are many ways to do it well, but some core non-negotiables make all the difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why there’s no “perfect” way to parent—but there are principles that work

✨ Beth’s 7 Non-Negotiables for ages 0–12

✨ How love, boundaries, and consistency shape emotionally healthy kids

✨ Why being the “velvet-covered steel” is the ultimate parenting move

✨ A hilarious realization from her grown son that proves we’re all winging it

Key Quotes:

🟣 “Love without boundaries creates entitlement. Boundaries without love create anxiety. But love with boundaries? That’s where the magic is.”

🟣 “Your child is not your therapist, your best friend, or your emotional support animal. Be the adult.”

🟣 “The lessons are never cheaper than they are right now. Let them fail when the stakes are low.”

Resources Mentioned:

📚 Study about playground boundaries and child psychology

🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2: Raising Teens Without Losing Your Mind