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Join us for a very special birthday episode celebrating Ava turning 19! In this heartfelt journey through nearly two decades, Elissa shares the real story of raising Ava, her and David's firstborn—and how she taught them to be parents.

Ava's Journey Highlights:

• Dramatic birth story and "juiciest baby" phase with reflux struggles
• The legendary three-day potty training standoff that showed her determination
• Finding her passion in softball, including a grand slam home run on her 15th birthday
• Navigating multiple school changes and learning to advocate for herself
• Health challenges, injuries, and social struggles that built her resilience
• Brave decisions to leave situations that weren't serving her—from quitting softball to switching colleges

Key Takeaways for Parents:

• How firstborns teach you to parent while you help shape them
• The importance of letting kids advocate for themselves
• Recognizing when it's time to support big changes
• Why confidence means showing up even when things are hard

Plus: Hear Ava's thoughts on her future—career goals, relationships, friendships, and what kind of mom she wants to be.

Perfect for parents of firstborns and tweens and teens learning to trust their instincts. A celebration of growth, resilience, and figuring it out together.