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We've come to the end of the podcast; here's how to keep me by your side as you take the next steps in your parenting journey. Ready to do this? Reach out, I've got you

Parenting is intense and changing things on your own is HARD, sometimes even impossible. Listen in to learn more about the support that's available to you through MFA and how we help you press reset on your parenting experience, so you can enjoy a lot more love and a lot less labor in your home. Wondering if a reset could help you? Tell me your story here and I'll tell you how we can help

Hi friends, special announcement! I'm inviting you to join me in real time for a FREE LIVE PARENTING CLASS on Zoom, this Thursday 26th September at 10am PT. This will allow me to answer your parenting questions while also giving you the opportunity to experience our wonderful MFA community for yourselves.

When you're struggling with parenting, it can sometimes be hard to believe that anything can change. I want you to know that it CAN. Today I'm sharing some real stories of transformation from the parents I've worked with, to help you know you are not alone and that things DO change when you get the right support for your family. Want to know what's possible for YOU? Tell me more about what you're dealing with right here

Becoming a parent involves many new challenges. Sleepless nights? ✅ Feeding struggles? ✅ Diaper fails? ✅ But how come no one talks about perhaps the biggest challenge of all? Listen in to find out what floored me as a new parent, and how I found my way back... Happy to be a parent but not sure why it feels so hard? I've got you. Reach out

There are times in parenting when we are trying to teach an important value to our kids and they kick back at us, big time. These days are HARD and can leave everyone questioning their sanity! However, if we handle them right, the NEXT day can be a whole lot better. Listen in to learn a handy MFA phrase that will help you stay the course when your kid is testing you! Want to learn how to set better limits with your child? You can! We spend a whole month on limits in our signature 6-month course. Interested in joining our next cohort? Apply for your place right here!

Do you ever feel like your brain has done a marathon after spending a day with your kid? The tiredness you feel is real, and there's an actual BRAIN reason for it! Listen in to find out what it is and what you can do about it! P.S. The experiences I describe in this episode can be especially hard for those of us who are neurodiverse, because parenting adds a whole other level of tasks onto an already sensitive and sometimes overwhelmed brain! Check out this playlist that we created specifically to support neurodiverse kids and parents

We know that it feels yucky to compare our KIDS to someone else's kids. So why do we compare OURSELVES and our PARENTING to other people's lives and parenting? We do it because inside every comparison are some important values that are trying to get our attention, so today I am offering you a way to benefit from the best of comparison, while avoiding the worst. Want a free 1.5 hour class on how to put your values into action in your parenting? Grab it right here!

Struggling with parenting is hard at any age but struggling with our teenagers can feel particularly lonely and it can be hard to know where to go for support. Combine this with other life changes (like menopause) and things can start to really fall apart for parents during these years. The good news is you're not alone - listen in to find out about the specific challenges of parenting teens and the support that's here for you at MFA. Need help with your teen? Check out this free one-hour class for parents of tweens & teens.

Loving these podcasts and ready to incorporate these ideas into YOUR life? There are several different ways for us to do that; listen in to find out which one is right for you! Not sure which option is best for you? Leave me a message here and I can help you decide

Do you feel like you should just somehow KNOW how to parent? Nope. It's your first time parenting THIS kid at THIS age. Why would you just know how to do something you've never ever done before?? Lots of good parents need help. Great parents GET HELP.

Some kids are tame, and some are a little...wilder. If your kid is less "puppy" and more "wolf pup" then they need a different kind of parenting! Find out what that looks like

Some kids really like to fight! Are they evil? No! But it can be stressful as a parent, so listen in to find out what to do if you have a little boxer on your hands! (Or an emotional boxer too!) Kids pushing you past your breaking point? See how these parents became unbreakable

Watching your kid descend into a spiral of worry can feel terrifying for both of you. Here's a simple strategy to help them break the cycle. Need help with your kid's anxiety? Reach out, I've got you. (Anxiety is one we personally conquered in our family, and something I've been able to turn around for other families in almost every instance)

All kids want stuff but, for some kids, this wanting is so intense that it feels like a bottomless pit of need. And to top it off, they often seem ungrateful when they get it, only moving right on to the next thing they want! It's true these kids can feel like hard work, but they have one crucial factor in their favor... Listen in to find out what it is! Kids driving you bonkers? Regain your sanity.

Think about all the adults you know: Each of them has their own distinct character, foibles, likes and dislikes. So why do we expect kids to be more homogenous? Listen in to find out how to enjoy the unique character of each of the little people you share your home with! Need help with your kids? Drop me a line

You can limit behavior...usually. You can't limit any of these THREE things though. You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here

Got a defiant kid, and can't figure out why? Might be because of all the "sneaky limits" you are setting. Listen in to learn more. Kids pushing you past your breaking point? See how these parents became unbreakable

Yes, we want to listen to our kids' feelings. But they aren't the ONLY thing you want to listen to when parenting. Here are some other things to pay attention to as well! Ready to listen to your kids and yourself at a deeper level? Check out these courses that we made for you

When we "give, give, give" to our kids and never receive, we're setting ourselves up for parenting burnout. You HAVE to make yourself matter too. Here's how. Lots of good parents need help. Great parents GET HELP.

We LOVE our kids. But parenting needs to work for us too! That's why it's vitally important we create a life in which BOTH of us can thrive. Listen in to find out how. ❤️❤️❤️ Every job needs training. Including parenting. That's why we built these courses for you

Parenting is like going for a hike - some days the path is easy and clear, while others feel like a long slog through the mud and brambles. Ouch!

It's healthy for teens to form strong attachments to their friends as well as their family. But what can you do if those friendships are taking them in an unhealthy direction? Listen in to find out! Need help with your teen? I made this course for you.

When you become a parent, it's like someone hands you a big checklist. You're supposed to get them to sleep independently, eat solids, potty train, make friends, learn manners, pass exams, get a driver's license, get a job, etc. etc. Tired of the checklist? Listen in for a fresh perspective! Happy to be a parent but not sure why it feels so hard? I've got you. Reach out

This mom was struggling but thankfully she had people to catch her. Listen in to find out why you need a community, even if you have a partner. Want someone to walk by your side in parenting? Join us!

Psssst! Here's a guilty little secret that we parents often hold in our hearts: while we love our kids to bits, we don't always LIKE them. Listen in to find out why loving and liking aren't the same thing, and what to do about it! Want to love PARENTING as much as you love your kids? I can help.

Your child's teacher says "They're so kind and helpful!" So how come they are such hard work at home? Listen in to find out! Need help with your kids? Don't worry. We all do sometimes.

This Mom has planned a great day out for the kids at the beach. They're looking forward to sand, sea, and fab family bonding time. What could possibly go wrong?! Uhhhhhhh... apparently everything.  What's your favorite family-adventure-gone-wrong story? Tell us about it in the comments!

You want what's best for your kid and always have THEIR best interests at heart. So how come you end up coming to blows with them regularly? Let's look at why this frustrating pattern happens and how the two of you can get back on the same team! Parenthood unraveling you at the seams? Let's get you patched up!

So you've tried "low demand parenting" for your more challenging kid and it helps a bit. But what are you supposed to do about those essential things that still need to get done? Like, you know, teeth brushing? Meet "high consent parenting" - the MFA approach to getting everyone's needs met with more ❤️ and less

We all want to be a good parent to our kids, especially if our own childhood was challenging. But how can you give your kids what you didn't get? Listen in for how... Wherever you came from, you get to decide where you're going.

So your kids are driving you bonkers and even though everyone keeps telling you to "take some time for yourself," the truth is that's often not possible, and it just makes you madder. Listen in to find out why that is, and what you can REALLY do that would help you genuinely feel better. Ready to learn how to get your needs met WITHOUT running away from your life as a parent? Check out these courses that we made for you

There's often a gap between what we SAY the rules are and what they ACTUALLY are in practice. And smart kids quickly figure out the difference! Want to ask me a question? Reach out here

We all want our kids to be grateful and considerate to others. But there's a difference between SAYING the right thing and DOING the right thing. Here's how to model those values so they stick. Want to love PARENTING as much as you love your kids? I can help.

This Mom thought her daughter's essay writing had improved. Turns out she was copying and pasting from the internet. Oops!

"You want the rash? Get the rash!" A dirt bike dude's 20-second masterclass in parenting your strong-willed kid. Kids pushing you past your breaking point? See how these parents became unbreakable

This Mom is dealing with two kids who are at each other's throats constantly. What can she do to change the situation? Kids driving you bonkers? Regain your sanity.

Yes, who you are matters, but who your kid is might matter even MORE! Here's how to make sense of your parenting journey, whether you're raising ducklings or wolf pups! You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here

We parents with ADHD tend to be creative, fun and spontaneous. But we can struggle with limits sometimes! Here's how to help yourself and your child get better at keeping your promises to each other.

Two ways to approach kids who ruminate: one for younger children, one for tweens and teens. You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here

Parenting isn't only about the kids. It's a time in our life that deserves to be examined, supported, respected, and optimized. Here's how. Lots of good parents NEED help. Great parents GET HELP.

We spend a lot of energy helping our kids learn how to do things they DON'T want to do. Did you know it's JUST AS important to make sure they have things they DO want to do? What are YOUR kid's passions and hobbies? Where did they pick it up, and how do you support it? Tell us in the comments on YouTube.  For the FULL podcast experience, become a true MFA PODCAST SUPERHERO and get:

This week, I help a listener who wrote in about how to help her daughter break a habit that isn't serving her. Listen in for some ideas on why this happens, and how to turn her in a better direction. Got a gnarly parenting dilemma? Reach out here

This Mom loves her kid more than anything. But she feels like motherhood is SUFFOCATING her.

Sometimes our kids want to know if we like their singing / drawing / painting / dancing / coding. Here's how to answer honestly and positively – when you DO like it, and even when you DON'T! Got a different thorny parenting dilemma? Reach out here

Yes, you need to have "that sex talk" with your teen. But there's another, deeper kind of consent which comes much earlier. Here's what that is and why it matters. Got a thorny parenting question? Reach out here

Sometimes it can feel like they are legit CHOOSING not to listen to us. But seeing their behavior as defiance to you is only half the picture. Listen in for the OTHER HALF that will have you understanding them so much more. You're not imagining it; some kids are indeed harder. Get help here

A family trip to see Screenagers leaves me with all the feels about my son's growing independence! True stories heal. Get more of them right here

We all want our kids to be happy, but focusing on that doesn't work. Instead, try focusing on THIS. Every job needs training. Including parenting. That's why we built this for you

Some kids show easy, natural concern for others. But what about those kids who seem indifferent or even hostile to the person who is hurting? Here's one common reason why... Want to meet with me privately? You can.