Imperfect Parenting: Embracing Our Flaws for Happier Kids with Kate Hamilton
Imperfect Parenting: Embracing Our Flaws for Happier Kids with Kate Hamilton  
Podcast: Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: The Imperfect Parent: Embracing the Flaws in Parenting with Kate HamiltonIn this episode, Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel sits down with Kate Hamilton, author of 'The Imperfect Parent.' They delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenting, discussing the unrealistic expectation of perfect parenting and the importance of embracing imperfection. Kate shares her personal insights and experiences, from learning that parenting doesn't come with a manual to discovering the individuality of each child. They discuss how different parenting styles can foster or hinder children's growth and emphasize the need for intentional parenting. Kate's book serves as a guiding tool, filled with reflective questions to help parents navigate their own unique paths. This episode is filled with relatable anecdotes, practical advice, and the overarching message that it's okay to be an imperfect parent.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York. https://www.themanhattancenter.com/SHOW RUN:00:00 Introduction to Imperfect Parenting00:44 Meet Kate Hamilton01:11 Kate's Parenting Journey02:13 The Reality of Imperfect Parenting03:03 Parenting Challenges and Realizations04:42 Teaching Accountability and Consequences09:31 Humorous Parenting Anecdotes20:01 The Importance of Choices in Parenting22:20 Parenting Reflections and Advice26:59 Booking Travel Tips27:19 Hilarious Niece Story28:22 Parenting Wisdom and Mark Twain29:00 Credit Card Lessons for Kids31:24 The Parent-Friend Dilemma33:02 Learning Right from Wrong36:10 Blame Game in Parenting38:13 Teaching Financial Responsibility47:13 Negotiating with Children50:36 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations