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Inherited Parenting Audit

A 20-question list about your childhood helps you understand why you parent a certain way — and how to choose otherwise.

60 min Advanced

Goal

Surface inherited parenting patterns you unconsciously repeat with your child, and choose what to keep or change.

Steps

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    List 20 Qs: "How was I punished? Praised? How did parents show love?"
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Discover one pattern you didn't know you inherited.

Evidence base

School: Parenting from the Inside Out

Founders: Daniel Siegel · Mary Hartzell (2003)

Siegel & Hartzell built "self-audit" on coherent parenting attachment — breaking patterns requires awareness.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Inherited Parenting Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.
When will I notice the effect of "Inherited Parenting Audit"?
Discover one pattern you didn't know you inherited. In the short term: In a month, change one response in a situation you re-enacted childhood.
Is "Inherited Parenting Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Parenting from the Inside Out (Daniel Siegel, Mary Hartzell (2003)). Siegel & Hartzell built "self-audit" on coherent parenting attachment — breaking patterns requires awareness.
Is "Inherited Parenting Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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