Research suggests focusing on three key moments: the first 3 minutes after waking, the 3 minutes after school, and the last 3 minutes before bed. Focusing on these small windows can help rebuild a sense of connection without feeling overwhelming.
Sometimes we hate our kids because our expectations are too high. Embracing "good enough" parenting can relieve the pressure that fuels resentment. i-hate-my-son
As noted on the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast , many parents feel this way simply because they weren't given the tools or support needed to handle high-needs children. Breaking the Cycle Research suggests focusing on three key moments: the
You are not alone in this struggle. Admitting you're struggling to "like" your son is the first step toward finding a path back to a relationship where love—and eventually, like—can flourish again. Embracing "good enough" parenting can relieve the pressure
Resentment rarely appears in a vacuum. It is usually the result of a "perfect storm" of factors:
When the Love is There, but the Like is Not: Navigating the Taboo of Parental Resentment
The first step toward healing is radical honesty. You cannot fix a relationship if you are still pretending the fracture doesn't exist.