We say “love” all the time - I love my kids, I love my dog, I love sushi. But is love really enough to sustain our closest relationships?

In this week’s episode of The Parenting Lab, we’re exploring a truth that might surprise you: love is the easy part. What’s harder is how we live that love out. From truly knowing the people we care about, to allowing growth and change, to challenging and holding others accountable - real love takes work.

We’ll dive deep into why boundaries are an act of love, how to stay connected through change, and what it looks like to practice love through curiosity, honesty, and repair.

Whether you’re parenting, partnering, or simply trying to love the people in your life more intentionally, this conversation will help you move beyond “I love you” or "I hope they know I love them," into the everyday actions that make love last.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why love is abundant - but not always enough

• What it really means to know someone

• How to let people (and yourself) grow and change

• Why healthy boundaries protect love, not block it

• How challenge, repair, and forgiveness deepen connection

If you’ve ever wondered why relationships can feel hard even when the love is strong, this episode will help you see that love isn’t just felt - it’s practiced.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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