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Podcast: The Myth of Perfect Parenting with Martha Sears

Submitted by Rita Brhel on 11 June 2025

Happy founders month, Nurturings! As we celebrate 31 years of supporting parents, we are excited to share one of our audio recordings -- created at a time before podcasts were even a thing!

Back then, parents from around the world checked their time zones before dialing a phone number to join a conference call. After a prompt to click the mute button on their phones, parents could then listen in on a conversation very much like today's podcasts between host Lu Hanessian, Nurturings cofounder Lysa Parker, and a featured guest.

Click this link to step back in time with us to listen to timeless understanding and encouragement on the joys and trials of parenting: https://www.attachmentparenting.org/audio/20081006_teleseminar.mp3

The myth of perfect parenting is so pervasive that even Martha Sears, coauthor of more than 25 parenting books, was tempted to believe it! Join in on listening into this touching and intimate discussion with Martha about the challenges of motherhood and how she learned to embrace the imperfections of real-life parenting.

The Myth of Perfect Parenting