{"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":"The Comparsion Trap: Why Comparing Your Child Does More Harm Than Good Ep.3 (Things That Break Relationship Series)","slug":"the-comparsion-trap-why-comparing-your-child-does-more-harm-than-good-ep-3-things-that-break-relationship-series","published_at":"2026-07-11T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-masterful-parenting-podcast-heal-your-childhood-and-parent-better-through-relational-parenting-6454646/the-comparsion-trap-why-comparing-your-child-does-more-harm-than-good-ep-3-things-that-break-relationship-series","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/the-comparsion-trap-why-comparing-your-child-does-more-harm-than-good-ep3-things-that-break-relationship-series/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3gqxyqf49ztycfjx/The_Comparison_Trap_Why_Comparing_Your_Child_Does_More_Harm_Than_Goodbiwk1.mp3","summary":"Do you compare your child to their siblings, classmates, teammates, or even the children you see on social media? Most parents don't compare their children with the intention of causing harm. Often, comparison comes from a desire to motivate, encourage improvement, or help a child reach their potential. But what if comparison is actually creating the opposite result? In this episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, Anne Alvares explores how comparison affects a child's self-worth, sibling relationships, motivation, and emotional well-being. You'll learn why comparison often creates resentment, insecurity, and competition rather than growth, confidence, and connection. We discuss the impact of sibling comparisons, academic and athletic pressures, and how social media has intensified unrealistic expectations for both parents and children. Most importantly, you'll discover how to encourage your child's unique strengths and celebrate growth without comparing them to anyone else. If you want to raise confident, resilient children who feel valued for who they are—not how they measure up—this episode is for you. Key Takeaway:Comparison breeds resentment, insecurity, and competition—not connection. Action Step:Celebrate your child's progress against their own past performance, not someone else's success. ************************************************************************************** Anne Alvares is a parent coach, educator, author, and the founder of the Masterful Parenting Program, known for helping families build stronger, healthier relationships through relational parenting and healing from childhood wounds. Background & Experience Anne has over 20 years of experience working with families as a school counsellor, teacher, and parent coach. She has spent 15+ ye…","meta_description":"Do you compare your child to their siblings, classmates, teammates, or even the children you see on social media? 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