{"podcast":{"title":"The Masterful Parenting Podcast - Heal Your Childhood and Parent Better Through Relational Parenting","slug":"the-masterful-parenting-podcast-heal-your-childhood-and-parent-better-through-relational-parenting-6454646","podcast_index_feed_id":6454646,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/masterfulparenting/feed.xml","website_url":"https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15173117/Apple_1400x1400FINAL_RESIZED_PODCAST_COVER8qb7s.jpg","author":"Anne Alvares - Parent Coach for the Masterful Parenting Program","episode_count":142,"summary":"Hello Parents! Welcome to the Masterful Parenting Podcast. I’m Anne Alvares, Parent Coach, School Counsellor, Teacher, and mom of two. Do you struggle with your relationship with your kids because you carry childhood pain? Do you get triggered by your child’s behaviour, become irrational, and maybe even yell at your children? Maybe you want to be a better parent, but you don’t know how. Instead of repeating old patterns, you want to heal your pain, become more aware of your child’s needs,, feel connected to your kids, learn the tools to communicate better, so you can truly enjoy your parenting. If you are ready to heal your childhood pain, raise healthy, connected, and happy kids, and end the cycle of parenting with pain, then join me! Our kids deserve it and we can do this! Let’s go!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T22:20:15.597319+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-masterful-parenting-podcast-heal-your-childhood-and-parent-better-through-relational-parenting-6454646"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 131 How Certain Parenting Patterns Can Lead to Narcissistic Traits (And What To Do About It) #narcissism","slug":"episode-131-how-certain-parenting-patterns-can-lead-to-narcissistic-traits-and-what-to-do-about-it-narcissism","published_at":"2026-05-03T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-masterful-parenting-podcast-heal-your-childhood-and-parent-better-through-relational-parenting-6454646/episode-131-how-certain-parenting-patterns-can-lead-to-narcissistic-traits-and-what-to-do-about-it-narcissism","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-masterful-parenting-podcast-heal-your-childhood-and-parent-better-through-relational-parenting-6454646","url":"https://masterfulparenting.podbean.com/e/episode-131-how-certain-parenting-patterns-can-lead-to-narcissistic-traits-and-what-to-do-about-it-narcissism/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f3rid9u4kdawggkw/Episode_131_How_Certain_Parenting_Patterns_Can_Lead_to_Narcissistic_Traits_And_What_To_Do_Instead_6p25j.mp3","summary":"Narcissism is often misunderstood—and many parents worry about whether they’re getting it “right.” In this episode of Masterful Parenting, we explore how certain parenting patterns can shape a child’s sense of self, sometimes contributing to narcissistic traits rooted in insecurity, disconnection, and unmet emotional needs. This is not about blame. It’s about awareness. Many of these patterns are subtle and often come from what we experienced in our own childhoods. When we begin to understand them, we gain the power to shift how we show up for our children. You’ll learn the difference between healthy confidence and narcissistic traits, how both overindulgence and emotional disconnection can impact your child’s development, and what children actually need to build a secure, resilient identity. Most importantly, this episode will guide you in how to parent with intention—balancing connection, boundaries, and emotional attunement—so your child feels deeply valued without relying on external validation. 💡 Key Takeaways Narcissistic traits often develop as protection, not intention. Children need to feel seen and accepted—not just praised or corrected Both overindulgence and emotional disconnection can impact identity Connection, consistency, and boundaries create emotional safety You don’t need perfect parenting—just conscious, responsive parenting 🤔 Reflection Questions Do I unintentionally tie my child’s worth to behavior or achievement? How do I respond to my child’s emotions—do I dismiss or connect? Am I raising my child to be impressive, or to be secure in who they are? How comfortable am I with my child’s discomfort? Awareness isn’t about guilt—it’s about growth. 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