In this episode, I’m answering a mix of questions I’ve gotten from you - things like:

“Why does my kid’s behavior trigger me so much?”

“How do I know if I’m reacting to them or to something in me?”

“What do I do when they refuse to apologize?”

I share a real moment in the car after apple picking where I slipped into that familiar place of making their emotions about my expectations. Not because I don’t know better - but because maybe I’m still unlearning what I absorbed growing up. The work isn't about being perfect in the moment - it's about noticing it later and repairing . I also talk about something so many of us do without realizing it: parenting for the people watching instead of the child in front of us - especially when we feel judged, embarrassed, or responsible for how our kids make us “look.”

Here’s what else I get into:

This is basically my first full solo episode, and I’d really love to hear what you think. Do you want more episodes like this? What topics should I do next? Send me a DM, leave a review, or message me one of your questions - I’d love to build future solos around what you’re actually navigating.

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