YES to Conscious Parenting | ADHD, Mom Guilt, Self-Trust & Raising Resilient Kids

Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right as a mother… or quietly fear you’re messing it all up?

In this deeply honest and powerful episode of YES, WOMAN, Carin Rockind sits down with parenting expert Laura Dawn to talk about what’s really going on beneath mom guilt, anxiety, and the pressure to be perfect.

This is not about fixing your child.

This is about trusting yourself again.

From ADHD and emotional regulation to self-compassion and boundaries, this conversation will change how you see parenting—and yourself as a WOMAN.

You’ll learn why your child’s behavior isn’t a reflection of your worth…
How to stop the cycle of self-blame…
And how saying YES to yourself actually makes you a better mother.

If you’ve ever Googled in the middle of the night, “Am I doing this wrong?”—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why mom guilt isn’t the truth—and how to release it
• The real reason your child’s behavior triggers you
• How ADHD and “neurodivergent” traits are actually strengths
• The power of emotional regulation (for you, not just your child)
• Why self-care alone isn’t enough—and what actually works
• How to say NO to your kids without guilt
• The concept of the “evolved brain” and the future of parenting
• Why YOU come first—and how that changes everything

Powerful Quotes

“You are the perfect mama for your child.”

“Your child’s behavior is not a reflection of your worth.”

“The things that trigger you about your child… are actually about you.”

Resources to find Lara Dawn

• Connect with Lara Dawn: The ADHD Village -> https://www.theadhdvillage.com/

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