What if your imperfections as a parent could actually lead your children closer to God?
In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Catholic psychologist and homeschooling father of seven, Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute. Together, they dive deep into what it means to parent with intention, rooted in faith and attachment, in a chaotic and secular world.
Dr. Bottaro shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight on:
- Building deep emotional trust with your children.
- Balancing sacrifice and self-care in homeschooling
- Reframing failure as a path to grace
- Embracing the messy, beautiful truth: “Thank God we have a Savior.”
If you’re feeling stretched thin or worried you’re falling short, this conversation will offer peace, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on parenting as a path to sainthood.
You can learn more about Dr. Bottaro and CatholicPsych Institute at https://catholicpsych.com/
Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Benedictine College, located in the small, picturesque town of Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is Newman Guide recommended, as well as a top college according to the US News and the Wall Street Journal. It is Homeschool Friendly, with a very family-oriented atmosphere, small class sizes, and outstanding ministry & student life programming. Go to https://www.benedictine.edu/ to learn more!
Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, and creator of the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism (CPMAP). Before he was married, he was a Franciscan Friar for 4 years under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel. He’s now married with 7 kids under 11.
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