If nobody’s perfect, why do we berate ourselves for our blunders and mess-ups, and create the same anxiety in our kids?

On the journey of parenthood, there is no roadmap, only our child and his compass to guide us—that is, if we allow ourselves to trust and listen.

All the quick-fixes and formulas in the world just miss the boat. If we don't know our story, our knowledge can never budge us from our gridlock. How do we connect the dots between our childhood and our present struggles with our kids?

These days, most parents are so busy worrying about time, behavior, choices, and outcomes, that we tend to sacrifice one important ingredient for a healthy family life: joy.

Lu reveals 4 keys to unlocking the real story behind every parent's biggest challenges, recurring conflicts and deepest fears.

From conception to delivery to the first year and every year, we are many parents in our fantasies and in our real-life experience.

Our greatest life lessons come to us when we least expect it and from whom we least imagine will teach us.

We imagined that we’d be filled with gratitude not anxiety, joy not fear, that we’d relax with our kids, instead of overreact, dwell on their masterpieces instead of their mistakes, and savor the moment—instead of missing it and wondering where time flew.

"We were absolutely blown away by you and your presentation. We know so much of the way we want to be as parents, but can't quite figure out all of the things that are blocking us from getting there. You so eloquently gave us such amazing food for thought and discussion. The road map is priceless! Thank you so much for calling us back to our intuitive selves."

"Incredible! You have an amazing gift for speaking to all kinds of people wherever they may be in their life journey, and whatever their choices are."

"Your book got me through the hardest time of my life as a new mother. I didn’t know what to expect coming to hear you speak. It was so much more than I could have hoped to hear and learn. My mind is reeling with excitement, and my heart feels so full. Instead of feeling guilty and lousy about all the things I’m not doing perfectly, I honestly feel better about my flaws! Thank you immensely for letting me know I can use what I’ve got, that those tools are more than enough to raise my child the best way I can."

"Outstanding! Coming here today and hearing you speak, I was in tears of acknowledgment. You blew the lid off my ceiling, removed the veil, lifted my fog, and gave me a huge boost. I am so charged! Thank you SO much."

"I just got out of an abusive marriage and felt so guilty that I didn’t get out sooner for my kids. After your Flawed Parent session, I feel like this is the first day of my life! I feel so empowered."

"Absolutely awesome! I can’t explain how important it was for me to hear what you had to say today."

"I drove four hours to attend this conference, and as far as I am concerned, your talk was worth the entire trip and weekend. Thank you."

"I wish this workshop lasted all year! Can you call me every day and talk me through my life? Thank you for the inspiration."