Every mother gets things wrong. We lose patience, misunderstand our children and sometimes respond in ways we regret. But psychology suggests healthy relationships aren't built on perfect parenting. What happens after those imperfect moments - repair, responsibility and reconnection - may matter far more.

Do you replay conversations long after they've ended, analysing what you said and what someone else might have thought? Psychology calls this post-event processing. Here's why it happens, when reflection becomes rumination, and what research suggests can help.