Preventing undesired circumstances from happening to our children is impossible, but sometimes, as parents, we feel compelled to try. We might even end up doing what I call "snowplowing" – overmanaging and stifling our kids' development. This week, I’m making an argument for why you must stop doing this if you want your children to build a vital life skill: resiliency.

Listen in as I challenge you to recognize ways you may be "snowplowing" your children’s lives, and how to stop. You’ll hear how doing this robs them of the opportunity to grow and learn, why adversity is required for resiliency, and what’s required on your part as a parent to help them cultivate a sense of resiliency.

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If you’re on the pendulum between dominant and permissive parenting and finding it difficult to connect deeply with your children, today’s episode is for you. Recurring guest Hannah is here to demonstrate what prioritizing connection looks like in practice, and how coaching has helped her reach a space of healthy balance in parenting her four children.

Hannah and I discuss why you should never shame yourself if you’re struggling to connect with your children, three important steps to building the connection you want, and our best advice for creating an environment where your children run toward you for connection, instead of trying it find it elsewhere.

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If you’ve been considering parent coaching but are unsure about whether you really need it, my guest today has some insight for you. Neil is a stay-at-home dad of two boys who joined The Hive to learn how to become a better parent, but in the end, Neil says the coaching has helped him become a better person.

In this episode, Neil is sharing his lessons learned. He and I discuss the key coaching concepts that changed the way Neil relates to his children, as well as his journey of healing old wounds, breaking the people-pleasing cycle, and learning to trust himself.

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Sometimes as parents, it's easy to assume that because we love our children so much, our level of connection with them is equally strong. In reality, these are two very different things. Deep parental love is being willing to lay down your life for your kids. Connection, on the other hand, is where we feel seen, heard, and valued by another person, and requires a different level of openness.

Tune in this week to discover why kids need deep connection, what real connection actually looks like, how connecting with your kids in childhood creates a better relationship as they get older, and why working on your own mindset is key.

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Kyla is a mom to an adorable, strong-willed six-year-old boy. We met three years ago when Kyla came to me for one-on-one coaching, and the transformation she’s experienced through parent coaching has been truly incredible. She’s kindly agreed to come on the podcast to share her unique story and share how this work has impacted her, her son, and her extended family.

Discover the transformational power of parent coaching. Hear from a parent just like you about her progress since she decided to get coached, how she’s learned to create connection with her son even during challenging moments, and she’s sharing her tips for becoming the parent you truly want to be.

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This week, I’m diving into the complexities of co-parenting dynamics by following the journey of a couple struggling to find mutual understanding in their parenting styles. I’m dissecting the recent coaching call we had together from both points of view to uncover what’s really going on and how childhood wounds can sometimes shape our approaches.

Hear the co-parenting journey of a couple I’m calling Sophie and Dan. I’m sharing the challenges they’re facing in their co-parenting dynamic, the underlying beliefs that are causing them to collide, and what you can do to get to a place of peaceful co-parenting if you resonate with their story.

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We all want to feel comfortable with a peaceful approach to parenting. However, sometimes our brain knows we’re on the right path, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working. We want to be the parents we wish we’d had, and that can open up some childhood wounds and trauma. One way this happens is through the realization that we didn’t feel heard as children, and now that we’re parents, it feels like our kids don't listen to us.

Discover how your parenting journey could be opening up old wounds from your own childhood. I’m discussing why parenting presents us with these dilemmas, and I’m showing you how to be there for your children when they’re stuck, so they don’t carry the same wounds into adulthood that you did.

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In this week’s episode, I share not one, but TWO lessons that came out of a recent coaching call. The first of these tackles the concept of micro-changes and how they are impacting your little human. I also dive into the gift of giving your child your undivided attention. Learn how to take stock of your daily interactions with your kids and find out how you can dedicate even a small amount of time to make them feel seen, heard, and valued.

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Many of us, myself included, were raised by at least one dominant parent. Now, you’re a parent and you’re desperately trying to avoid your own kids experiencing those emotions. But then, one day, you hear the very same words come out of your or your coparent’s mouth. Does that mean you’re doomed to repeat the dominant cycle that you grew up in?

Tune in this week for a sensitive discussion about dominant parenting and not repeating the mistakes of the past. I’m showing you why you are not your parents, your child is not your inner child, and I’m giving you practical tips and strategies for unpacking your thoughts about how you’re showing up as a parent. 

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Do you feel like you’re on the struggle bus when it comes to setting and enforcing rules in your household? I know it seems impossible to get your children to help out, do their chores, stay off screens, and get good grades at school. The good news is that, while overwhelm and frustration are common among all parents trying to set rules, there’s a better approach that will support your child’s growth while maintaining your well-being.

Discover the value of rules as a tool to connect with your kids. Hear a whole new approach that is the secret to feeling productive, managing your energy, and enjoying parenting your kids. I'm also offering how to navigate getting pushback and how to allow space for flexibility while enforcing the consequences of bending rules.

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