Podcasts about failing motherhood

Happy 5th Anniversary of Failing Motherhood!Welcome to the LAST episode, #200.If there's one thing I will be known for, let it be this mindset shift. And in this episode, I don't just explain it, but I share a clip from a coaching call where we apply it in real time to a common frustration.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:How to recognize when you're having "first thoughts"Creative ways to problem solve struggles with cleaning up their own thingsHow to take your power back + no longer feel like the victimDON'T MISS:What I'm going to be working on in the future!// YOUR NEXT STEPS //#1 - Leave a review in Apple podcasts if you have grown as a parent while listening and share it with a friend to help us celebrate!#2 - Stay connected through email newsletters by registering for any of these FREE downloads- PDF Guide for MORE Patience: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/patiencePDF Guide on Managing BIG Emotions: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotionsMasterclass on the Kind + Firm Approach your Strong-willed child needs: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //GAME CHANGER: Free Live Class on Tuesday, May 29th - register here: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/game-changer// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Not giving up. Not giving in. Not settling. Being all in. Today's episode recounts the story of Abbey, Jake, and their 7-year-old son finding purpose rather than despair, leaning in, offering mutual respect, and feeling like a united front.From feeling desperate and helpless, having "no good days" to parenting authentically, strategically, enjoying time together again.From their son never doing something he doesn't want to do, to not saying no anymore.From considering divorce, to the strongest they've ever felt together.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...How Jake took a good hard look at his relationship with his sonWhat they had to do to get the "Jerry Springer" moments to stopThe heartbreaking question their son asked and how they transformed his self-esteemDON'T MISS-The power that comes from asking for helpI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Don't forget to leave a rating or review! Thank you!Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

We have a returning guest today! KC Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, speaker, the creator of the mental health platform, Struggle Care, AND the author of the brand new book, out today... Who Deserves your Love (How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End any Relationship).In our conversation, we discuss the problems within the traditional self-help industry and the parallels of mom guilt and our effect on the people and the relationships we love.  The heart of our conversation centered around having clarity in our decision making using her "relationship decision tree" and finding more creative ways to sustain relationships rather than the pendulum swings between being a complete doormat and cutting off contact completely. So if you need more skill building around healthy boundary setting, self-love and what it looks like to be a "good person" in your relationships, let's be honest, this episode is for all of us.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Why shame isn't a sustainable motivatorHow to create the "Plinko board" our relationships flow within while remaining in integrityThe truth behind "if they wanted to, they would"DON'T MISS-A counterintuitive (yet MORE effective) way to spend quality time// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Special Time Cards// CONNECT WITH KC DAVIS //Who Deserves your Love (How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End any Relationship) Book — KC DavisWebsite: www.strugglecare.comInstagram: @strugglecareTikTok: @domesticblistersI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Don't forget to leave a rating or review! Thank you!Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Welcome back!This is the 3rd of 3 episodes breaking down the vast array of parenting resources we have at our fingertips. Today we're talking: personal therapy, marriage counseling, one-off or 1:1 parenting coaching, and virtual parenting programs / memberships.For each, I break down the family that resource is BEST for, the benefits it provides, the unique Pros and Cons of utilizing that support vs. another, and ultimately, for some, the way they fall short. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:What a therapist will never tell youWhy 1:1 coaching actually takes LONGER to see resultsThe nuance missing from programs developed 50+ years agoDON'T MISS:The program that has it *all* if you are still looking for a breakthrough // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)Nonviolent Communication (N.V.C.)Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.)Active ParentingTriple P (Positive Parenting Program)How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will TalkPositive DisciplineLove and LogicDare to Discipline // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Welcome back!This is the 2nd of 3 episodes breaking down the vast array of parenting resources we have at our fingertips. Today we're talking: Occupational Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Child Therapy (play therapy) and seeing a Psychologist.For each, I break down the family that resource is BEST for, the benefits it provides, the unique Pros and Cons of utilizing that support vs. another, and ultimately for some, the way they fall short. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:When play therapy would most benefit your childWhy PCIT is less likely to work with strong-willed kidsThe criteria often necessary in order to get a referral to a psychologistDON'T MISS:A study on childhood anxiety and what treatment style was most effective - the answer may surprise you! // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //2019 Yale Study on Combating Childhood Anxiety // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Welcome to my VERSUS series!This is the 1st of 3 episodes breaking down the vast array of parenting resources we have at our fingertips. Today we're talking: parenting content, parenting courses & books, and in-person parenting classes.For each, I break down the family that resource is BEST for, the benefits it provides, the unique Pros and Cons of utilizing that support vs. another, and ultimately for some, the way they fall short. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Why it's extra hard to implement strategies from a bookThe topics I recommend buying courses forWho benefits most from parenting classesDON'T MISS:The Industry standard completion rate for online courses vs. mine // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

What does it even look like to set + hold good boundaries?Boundaries can feel like an illusive mystery. Our preconceived notions of what we should be doing can create really rigid metrics for succeeding or failing, when in all actuality, there's often no right or wrong!Today's discussion includes validating the intention to “find the line”, why boundaries isn't a binary but rather a spectrum, and the mindset reframes needed to be more effective and successful while still allowing for exceptions to the rule. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:How the lack of boundaries leads to entitlementWhat your true responsibility isHow much time you actually have to address the behaviorDON'T MISS:An important distinction to realize when parenting strong-willed kids // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Well that backfired!When we parent out of fear, our short-sighted reactions can add fuel to the fire. This can create unintended consequences, like MORE helplessness, MORE sibling resentment, and MORE attention-seeking.In this episode, I cover where this starts, two extremely common examples, and what to do instead.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:The Boomerang Effect: What you push away, comes back full forceA parallel to the movie- Monsters, Inc.The "Veruca Salt" mentality we're all afraid ofDON'T MISS:How the best of intentions can actually create MORE entitlement or sibling rivalry// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Dr. Shefali Tsabary books// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Cooking during daytime hours, running in & out of a store, joining a homeschool group... these may seem like everyday occurrences to some families, but at Lisa's house, they felt impossible.She was tasked with getting her neurodivergent son up to state curriculum standards last year while homeschooling, but his pathological demand avoidance made cooperation so hard to attain.NOW - she shares what IS possible now, how her confidence has grown, and what seemed to help when nothing else did.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The multi-faceted feelings of failure Lisa struggled withThe breakthroughs she experienced while we worked togetherThe remarkable progress they've been able to make DON'T MISS-The unorthodox solution that helped her son wash his hairI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Does it ever feel like your strong-willed child SNAPS and turns into someone else entirely? Like an alter ego took over?You're now walking on eggshells trying to diffuse a bomb before it explodes. There are two wires, which one do you cut?Choose SILLY over SERIOUS. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:A situation in college you'd have handled in a similar wayThe ramifications of doubling down on seriousnessWays to inform your mindset that boost your patience and compassionDON'T MISS:Several examples of ways to effectively choose the sillier option without letting them “get away with it” // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

What do bad mornings, clingy birthday parties, fighting playdates and candy on the way home from school all have in common?Instead of doubling down to invite the meltdown or giving in to avoid it… there's a better way!These are all situations where you, as the parent, can intentionally indulge.  Tune in to learn how. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Ways to shift from being reactive to proactive, getting one step ahead of your childWhy “intentionally indulging” works so wellHow to compromise to get more cooperation in the long runDON'T MISS:A practical way to help your “slow to warm up” child be successful at a chaotic birthday party // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Follow me on TikTok for “Advice Column Answers” - @‌thatparentcoach // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Heather and David, parents from the Midwest, take us along in their journey of parenting their strong-willed five-year-old daughter. Just a few months ago, they were drowning; overwhelmed by her tantrums, feeling like parenting was heartbreaking, stressful, and defeating more days than not.NOW, they are parenting with hope, optimism and confidence, let alone 90% less tantrums overall!Tune in to hear the things that were hard to admit, why they believe they benefitted so much from this work, and the nuggets and takeaways they want every listener to learn alongside them.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The moment Heather knew they needed helpHow David began to relate to his daughter in new waysThe mindset shifts that led to a quick turnaroundDON'T MISS-The challenges of being in a field like Heather's (speech language pathology in an elementary school) where you *SHOULD* know how to do this & struggle at home with your own childI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Can you imagine setting a New Years resolution, watching healthy living content and going to a class where they teach you why you should exercise and expecting to lose weight without ever working out?NO! We know getting stronger requires taking action.In the same way, working on your parenting requires implementation, not just intentions.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:Ways immersive learning experiences transform parenting skillsWhy it's impossible to grow stronger while "malnourished" and what to do about itThe role of structured support in achieving parenting goals DON'T MISS:How to pour gasoline on your good intentions to *actually* become a stronger, more confident parent// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

From “I can't change the world. I'm just a mom” to “I can change the world because I'm a mom!'Cynthia Levin is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.” A non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, she coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress.In our conversation she laid a realistic roadmap for the average mom to get involved where it matters most to her; starting small and leveling up in small amounts of discomfort.She summed up our conversation with a really powerful quote I'll be thinking about for years to come.Be sure to follow this episode up with ACTION! IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...3 common myths about advocacySurprising benefits of getting your kids involved over timeReasons why moms are uniquely qualified to do this workDON'T MISS-Tangible examples of how advocacy actually makes a difference // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Organizations you can get involved with, in no particular order:The ONE campaign - to create a more Just & Equal worldCARE - Fighting Global Poverty & World HungerMomsRising - Building a more Family-Friendly AmericaSUNRISE - End the Climate CrisisMoms Demand Action - for Gunsense in AmericaRESULTS - ending poverty in US and globallyBread for the World - Christian based hunger advocacyUN Foundations Shot@Life - global vaccines// CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA LEVIN //Book : From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.Website: www.changyit.comInstagram: @‌ccylevin I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @‌parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

How can we create a more equitable world that supports motherhood?My guest today, Erin Spahr, is a licensed therapist, mother, feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate. She uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers in her private practice and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion. Our conversation today spans cultural conditioning, matriscentric feminism, internalized patriarchy, and feminine rage.  We cover what feminism is not, how the patriarchy shows up on a daily basis and affects men too, and tangible next steps on how to reset and forge ahead trying to raise kind, accepting kids. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...How feminism isn't necessarily “equal to be fair”The stage of feminism that's needed most todayWhat to do with your feminine rage in the years to comeDON'T MISS-A simple, yet radical way to fight back today // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Matricentric Feminism by Andrea RileyMom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna DubinSong: Labour by Paris Paloma // CONNECT WITH ERIN SPAHR //Instagram: @‌feminist.mom.therapistFeminist Mom Podcast: www.feministmompodcast.comPrivate Practice Website: www.erinspahrtherapy.com (available to folks in North Carolina and Maryland)Inclusive Provider Directory: www.inclusiveproviders.com I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @‌parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

The holiday season is upon us filled with changes, anticipation, late nights, unfamiliar meals, sweets, high emotions, extra tasks and stress.Your strong-willed child will understandably have an even harder time navigating all of this unpredictability, triggers, and lack of routine.Tune in to hear my 7 steps to a more successful holiday season for the whole family! IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:What to say NO to and whyCritical mindset shifts that allow you to prevent rather than reactHow to manage the inevitable jealousy and lack of etiquette/appreciationDON'T MISS:Why there's no right answer on whether you stick to routine or not // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Managing Candy + Holiday Sweets with Nicole Cruz, RD // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

No couple goes into parenting as a perfectly united front. Every parent runs out of steam, hits a wall, and loses it from time to time. Good parents ask good questions like “How can I help my partner when things are going off the rails without stepping on their toes?”Before you hop in the car and start parenting extra challenging behaviors in front of extended family this holiday season, have this important conversation with your partner to set you both up for much more success. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:The ONE question to ask your partnerWhy you're actually not failing, and what failing really looks likePractical strategies to inspire you to put a new plan in placeDON'T MISS:A better story to tell yourself that gives you permission to tag in/out in the first place // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Other recommended Failing Motherhood episodes:Ep. 53 from 11/23/21 - Parenting Around FamilyEp. 61 from 3/8/22 - How to Get on the Same PageEp. 123 from 9/26/23 - Good Cop/ Bad Cop: The Broken Record RelationshipEp. 129 from 11/7/23 - Best BOOKS for Strong-Willed KidsEp. 131 from 11/21/23 - Best GIFTS for Strong-Willed Kids (unconventional, practical and long-lasting ideas that are still fun to open!)Ep. 133 from 12/5/23 - Boundaries with Parents with Jamie Cooper // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

There is something ALL parenting books are missing. You cannot fake it. There is no substitute. It is transformational.…and it's the critical antidote to guilt + shame.If you've tried EVERYTHING under the sun- this might be the reason why you've stayed stuck. And it's more needed than ever before. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:What my daughter's violin teacher did that changed the game for me as a parentThe real reason why my coaching wasn't helping familiesWhy a healthy sense of skepticism is warrantedDON'T MISS:What my clients appreciate most // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //The Suzuki MethodAl-Anon Family Groups // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @‌parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Today is a special episode. I will be discussing toddler meltdowns, tantrums, and the BIG EMOTIONS young kids experience with parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, from Parenting Wholeheartedly.Danielle is a parenting coach who helps the parents of strong-willed children like their kids again.

T minus 2 days until a candy avalanche is at our doorsteps!Thankfully, my guest today, Nicole Cruz, RD is here to take some weight off our shoulders.Nicole is the founder of Nourish Together, a shame-free approach to family nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of three, Nicole supports parents in raising confident eaters who can eat a variety, listen to their body cues, and not obsess over sweets or other ‘treats'.We start off our conversation naming many of the understandable fears around sugar, and how sometimes our fears end up exacerbating the fascination! Nicole shares two really important factors that help take sugar off it's pedestal and teach an intuitive eating approach. She then gave a lot of practical advice for managing all the holiday sweets to come, Halloween and beyond. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...What to do if your child is OBSESSED with sweetsThe enemies of intuitive eating - scarcity and restrictionWhat one word matters most in our language around foodDON'T MISS-Whether or not she recommends using the “Switch Witch” or other trades for Halloween candy // CONNECT WITH NICOLE CRUZ, RD //Website: nicolecruzrd.comInstagram: @‌nicolecruzrd I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @‌parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Are you in the midst of the chaotic beautiful hard journey that is raising a gifted child at your house?  Can you know "for sure" if your child is gifted?My guest today, Erin Vanek has spent well over a decade supporting gifted students with a Master's in Education and an endorsement in gifted education. She's also the founder of The Gifted Perspective, offering workshops, printable resources, and activities, and fostering a strong social media community. At home, she navigates the challenge of raising two twice-exceptional (2e) learners of her own.In today's episode, Erin shared how she beat herself up for struggling to support her oldest in ways she could with her students, and sharing what led to answers that allowed him to thrive, setting off a cascade of realizations within her family.She defined twice-exceptional kids and giftedness as a whole, including the common traits, complexities, assets, and struggles as well as the most fascinating concept- asynchronous development - insight sure to set off lightbulbs and peace of mind in many listening parents.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Why gifted kids make seemingly simple + “careless” mistakesThe "waiting for the other shoe to drop”  feeling parents like Erin so commonly feel when getting updates from school staff knowing there are behaviors to discussA key life skill to model with your gifted child while they're still youngDON'T MISS-The parenting changes you can make now to prevent your child from burning out down the road// CONNECT WITH ERIN VANEK //Website: www.thegiftedperspective.com Instagram: @the.gifted.perspectiveSend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

One could say with motherhood, you know what you're signing up for - but you certainly have no idea how it will feel. As a Child of Divorce and Child Protection Worker with a background in Psychology and Social Service Work, Jamie Scrimgeour thought she knew what she was signing up for as a childless bachelorette when she decided to marry a man with three kids and an ex. But as I am sure you can guess, she felt like she had no freaking idea, and quickly found herself  in-over-her head. Finding a lack of resources for step moms, she created her own and now supports thousands of step moms in doing the work to show up as their best selves.In this episode, we spoke to assumptions her clients make of her and each other and unique challenges stepmoms face.  She spoke to the guilt stepmoms feel in typical motherhood spaces - the things they would be shamed to say and the cycle they get into trying to prove themselves.  She also shared advice for ex's and offered grace for dads.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The dichotomy of "loving like they're your own" yet needing to "know your place"Things stepmoms are ashamed to sayWhy learning how to disengage without disconnecting is a critical, relationship-saving skillDON'T MISS-Questions every parent can ask themselves to gain clarity + intentionality moving forward as a family// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Book: The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon// CONNECT WITH JAMIE SCRIMGEOUR //Website: jamiescrimgeour.comInstagram: @jamiescrimgeourProgram: https://www.kickassstepmom.com/I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

My guest today, Holly Murphy, is accomplished in their profession, a devoted parent in love with their kids, a vibrant personality, AND they're open about how if they knew what they knew NOW back THEN, they would not become a parent. You might not agree with Holly, but I know they're not the only one.  If there's one thing we are on Failing Motherhood- it's honest - and that's why stories like Holly's have a place here. There is nothing more serious than making the commitment to become a parent.  Do you truly know what you're signing up for?  Can you?IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Holly's two different paths into parenthoodWhy we believe parenting is so much harder than teaching (as teachers) Ways to find yourself outside the parent roleDON'T MISS-What to do when parenting isn't what you thought it would beI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Imagine this scene: You're shopping in Target with one child pulling on your leg and the other grabbing random items off the shelves, wailing, “PLEEEEASE Mommy can I have this?” An elderly woman in the same aisle smiles at you and says, “You're going to miss this, dear! The days are long but the years are short!” Or imagine that you buy a parenting book about a discipline approach that your sister-in-law raves about, but when you try it at home it just makes you feel uneasy. But it's all you're seeing on your Instagram ads and hearing about from your mom friends, so you decide just to push through, even though it's making you miserable. Whether unrealistic expectations are placed on us by well-meaning people, or we place them on ourselves due to our own childhood experiences, it is something that constantly plagues us with self-doubt. Am I doing enough? Am I doing this right? On today's episode, I'm talking with Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach at Parenting Wholeheartedly and the host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast, about how we can declutter these unrealistic expectations and have confidence in our parenting again. Danielle is a positive-Discipline certified parenting coach who empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over via Zoom! Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 15 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Danielle on her website, her podcast, and Instagram. I would highly recommend her FREE Calm + Confident masterclass where you'll learn  how to master the KIND + FIRM approach that your strong-willed child needs without crushing their spirit or walking on eggshells. Related Episodes: Episode 31: Effectively Parenting Strong-Willed Kids When You're Overwhelmed with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly Episode 120: Chronic People-Pleaser? Declutter Your Need to Please with Mikki Gardner from Co-Parenting with Confidence Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O'Dea *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

A little bonus gift for you this week, courtesy of our friend, Danielle Bettmann, of Failing Motherhood Podcast. Danielle interviewed Shannon and Brittney on her show and was kind enough to share it with our audience too. We dive deep into the early years of diagnosis and what that looked like for each of our families: the process, the feelings, the grief, and the realizations we all came to learn as we parent neurodivergent kids. Check out this real and raw episode and don't forget to head over to Failing Motherhood Podcast and check it out... lots of great topics and guests for all families! Failing Motherhood Podcast Failing Motherhood Instagram Danielle's website

Today I'm sitting down with Brittney and Shannon, two out of the four moms from Moms Talk Autism, a podcast where good friends share their journeys figuring out in real time how to best support their kids and themselves, discussing school, family balance, siblings, grief, therapies, social issues, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocacy, marriage, and more.Our conversation highlights their individual stories, Brittney with four kids - two with Autism, both with very different needs and Shannon with an 18 year old and 10 y/o daughter with Autism. They offer honesty, wisdom and advice for other parents in the trenches with them - where there's no rulebook and a lot of pressure, spanning from protecting your peace, finding your people, and building a new dream.As we wrap up, they reflect on the beautiful ways they've changed as people as a result of parenting their kids.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Trusting your gut when you know something is wrong"My child has not changed, your perception of them has..."Moments that are gut-wrenching alongside moments of gratitudeDON'T MISS-Diversifying your friendship portfolio// CONNECT WITH MOMS TALK AUTISM //Website: https://www.momstalkautism.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momstalkautism/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/momstalkautismApple PodcastsShannon's InstagramBrittney's InstagramI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the Show.START HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Fellow podcaster and Parenting Coach, Danielle Bettmann, is our guest in this week's episode. Danielle helps parents of strong-willed children meet their kids' deepest core needs, improve behavior, and find new levels of patience. As a mom of two, Danielle is passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, solving power struggles, and transitioning from school to home and back again. Danielle specializes in helping families who are struggling but don't have a diagnosis yet or whose child does not meet the criteria for a specific diagnosis. We loved chatting with Danielle and hope this conversation is a helpful stepping stone to finding solutions for your family. Connect with Danielle and her podcast, “Failing Motherhood”: www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly    www.Facebook.com/wholeheartedlyomaha  www.failingmotherhood.com www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic www.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Overstimulated easily? Sensitive to noise, touch, caffeine, or sensory input in general? You may be a highly sensitive person, like me. Being an HSP has impacted my parenting in huge ways, including how I respond to sensory input, touch, and noise (hello, two boys!) In this interview on the Failing Motherhood Podcast, I talk about my struggles with anger in my early motherhood and how I was able to cope - by decluttering, simplifying, and also therapy, medication, mindfulness, and other strategies. If you struggle with anger in your motherhood or feel constantly overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Danielle Bettmann, the amazing host of Failing Motherhood, is a parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids. You can learn more about Danielle here. Resources Mentioned: Listen to the original episode here, as well as Danielle's interview on my podcast Highly Sensitive Person quiz Related Episodes: Episode 76: Dealing with Mom Rage? Simple Steps to Build your Stress Resiliency and Stop Being an Angry Mom with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast Episode 106: Triggered by Your Kids? Recognize Destructive Anger, Tame Your Triggers, and Overcome the Negative Thought Spiral - with Natalie Hixson *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

We've all been there: we're trying to leave the park on what feels like the hottest day of the year and our 5-year-old has loudly declared that the only way they are leaving is by kicking and screaming. You've tried everything from bribes to your Angry Voice and nothing is working. Other park parents are shooting you empathetic looks and you're sweating a LOT - and not from the heat. You've got a strong-willed kid on your hands! If you're tuning in to this podcast chances are you're the kind of Mom who is 1) super tired but 2) wants to raise your kids in a way that recognizes and highlights all their best, natural abilities - even if they're super challenging to deal with as parents. When it comes to raising strong-willed kids, our guest today has ALL the insight. Danielle Bettmann is the founder of Parenting Wholeheartedly, a Positive Discipline certified parenting Coach for families of strong-willed kids, and host of the Failing Motherhood podcast. She helps defeated parents find validation and support and uses proven techniques to parent their strong-willed kids with composure, connection, confidence, and cooperation. If you're feeling a bit at your wits end and not totally sure how you're going to make it through this summer, hit play - we've got you covered! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group! Learn more about Danielle and Parenting Wholeheartedly HERE Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting is HARD! As a mother of 3, I always feel like I'm trying to balance my kids' needs, family and society expectations, and reality and honestly, constantly feel like I'm failing all over the place. Danielle Bettmann is a parenting coach for strong-willed kids, and the Host of the ⁠⁠Failing Motherhood⁠⁠ Podcast. Our kids are constantly growing and changing which requires us to adapt to this new version of them. We don't want to operate based on what others are doing or a Pinterest board! Our busy lives are constantly changing too. Her signature coaching program helps parents grow confidence in working with kids at every age and changing circumstances. In this program, she teaches parents the 3 C's - Communication, Core Needs, and Composure. Approaching children with curiosity helps identify what needs are under the surface. Everyone is seeking to belong, feeling in control, and have attention and connection. She reassures us that focusing on what we did accomplish in a day helps us keep our priorities aligned and it only takes 15 minutes a day of being present with our child to sustain a close relationship. She emphasizes the importance of playfulness! She has partnered with Mighty and Bright to create a card deck to help prioritize our own mental health and encourage engagement with our kiddos. *Purchase the Special Time Cards HERE. ⁠ Enter code: failingmotherhood for 10% off! *Be sure to subscribe to the Failing Motherhood podcast. Each episode is a storytelling interview about a mom's raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies. *Stay connected with Danielle on Instagram.*Visit her Website.

Parents are inundated with messages from complete strangers on the Internet and in person reiterating "You're going to miss this!" "It goes SO fast!" "The mess can wait!"The problem is... sometimes the mess can't wait, you might NOT miss this stage, or there's so much more to look forward to!Let's stop forcing undue pressure on parents and instead, consider the hope and gratitude in a more longterm approach.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:A viral post and a well-written rebuttal The lies I believed and what I believe now as a mom to 10 + 11 y/o'sPermission to step away without guiltDON'T MISS:The best might be yet to come* Failing Motherhood will be on break until August. *// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //FB Post: Last Time for Everything by Shay Toler// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the Show.START HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Failing Motherhood is 4 years old and Wholeheartedly is 5! We're taking this opportunity to reflect on the last two years and the lessons I've learned - some easily, some the hard way.Entrepreneurship is such a similar journey to parenting - you don't know what you're getting into exactly, it's much harder than anticipated, it requires a lot of self-work and growth, and it's riddled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. You have to take it one day at a time and make new decisions with every piece of new information.Take these 5 Lessons into your current business, potential business idea, or parenting journey, and know that your confidence is everything!‌IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:The Importance of “pruning” over innovating at this stageWhat I attribute the consistent success of Wholeheartedly toHow to relate these lessons to your parentingDON'T MISS:Why “going viral” doesn't mean what we think it does‌// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Ep. #65:  3 Years In: Reflections on being a Solopreneur - Failing MotherhoodCALM + CONFIDENT: The Masterclasswww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident‌// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the Show.START HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

‌Today's conversation answers so many questions you're likely too afraid to ask.My guest today immediately makes uncomfortable topics comfortable, sensitive subjects approachable and speaks from so much experience, get ready to pull up a chair.Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports  combines the wisdom of 40 experts and all sorts of cheat codes to save time in all the logistics of raising a disabled child,  including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities.Disability remains such a taboo topic, and there is so much to learn from Kelley. She shares what parents of disabled children wish we knew, as well as speaking hope and validation directly to parents of disabled children.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The most respectful terminology to useHow to handle when your child is curious and you don't know the first thing to sayAll the emotions that are normal to have when your child gets diagnosedDON'T MISS-Kelley pouring her heart out with ways to make your caregiver role sustainable while sharing validation and hope// CONNECT WITH KELLEY //Link to order the book: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and SupportsWebsite: www.kelleycoleman.comInstagram: @hellokelleycoleman// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Emily Ladau: https://emilyladau.comTiffany Hammond, aka Fidgets and Fries: https://www.fidgetsandfries.coElspeth, aka Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside the Box: Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside The BoxI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Rate the podcast with 5 Stars on Spotify and/or Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedlySupport the Show.*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

This week we're taking parenting tips from Hello Fresh!In ways you may not have realized, being a parent is sort of like working in customer service. In our case, the customer isn't always right, but the way we handle conflict may invite our child to ask for our manager! :)Your goal as a parent is to build credibility and trust in your “brand” rather than bad reviews!  As I reveal the two mistakes well-intentioned parents make, you'll be invited to reflect on your default reaction and formulate a balanced response instead.In this episode, I share…How to embrace conflict even when it makes you uncomfortableTwo different ways you can take feedback, criticism or complaints from your childA quote that's shaped every single day of my parentingDon't Miss:How my missing package was handled by Hello Fresh (and whether I recommend them or NOT)‌// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly // CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applySupport the Show.*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Strong-willed children have a deeply rooted need to feel connected and in control. In the toddler breastfeeding relationship, this can create a recipe for burnout as you try to meet your child's demands for milk. Learning strategies that can help you stay connected while also keeping loving boundaries is key to finding a balance in the relationship. Danielle Bettmann is a Positive-Discipline certified parenting coach who empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over over Zoom! Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 14 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee. You can find Danielle in all the following places: www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedlywww.failingmotherhood.comwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com This episode is brought to you by the Toddler Nursing Made Easy online course. Do you have a boob-loving child whose upsets at hearing "no" have you at a loss of what to do next? Does your strong-willed toddler dictate where, when, and how long a nursing session is? Do you often feel touched out and have a hard time setting breastfeeding boundaries with your toddler? Are you and your child not ready to wean, but can't go on as you are indefinitely? Then this is the course for you! To learn more, head over to www.nursingmamas.com/easy PS - Danielle is one of 3 guest experts in this course too!

This week I am partnering with my friend Amy Lang, (from episode 80 of my Failing Motherhood podcast) one of the most respected experts on talking to kids about sexuality and relationships, to bring you a class all about your boy* and puberty! I know if you've found this podcast, you're an intentional parent.  You take your role seriously and you have questions.  Well, Amy has answers!Join us for Puberty Prep for Moms of BOYS  but you'll have to act fast!It's tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3rd, 202410:00 - 11:30 AM Pacific / 12:00 - 1:30 PM Central / 1:00 - 2:30 PM EasternONLY $29***If you can't make it LIVE, register and the recorded replay will be sent to you to watch with your partner at your convenience!REGISTER HERE - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/amylang/1193666What's covered:What will happen to their bodies and brainsHow to navigate challenging behaviors and big feelingsHow to show them they can trust you (even though you don't have their parts)How to talk about:MasturbationWet DreamsTaking care of their bodyP*rn (tiny bit about this)Hope to see you there!P.S. Moms of girls, I haven't forgotten you!! Your turn for Puberty Prep for Moms of GIRLS will be - Wednesday, May 29th at 10 AM Pacific / 12:00 Central / 1PM Eastern.  Save that date!!// CONNECT WITH AMY LANG //https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/REGISTER HERE -https://www.tickettailor.com/events/amylang/1193666Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Today is a special episode. I will be discussing toddler meltdowns, tantrums, and the BIG EMOTIONS young kids experience with parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, from Parenting Wholeheartedly.Danielle is a parenting coach who helps the parents of strong-willed children like their kids again.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2046: Uncover the emotional journey of a mother navigating the challenges of parenting, from costume struggles to mealtime battles, as she learns to let go of comparisons, redefine success, and set realistic expectations for herself, ultimately finding solace in the simple truth that love is what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/3-pitfalls-that-make-us-feel-like-were-failing-motherhood/ Quotes to ponder: "Comparison. It's like eating ice cream straight from the carton. In the dark. You know you shouldn't be doing it, but you just can't stop!" "Do I love my kids? If the answer is yes, that's all I need. And that's all that they need." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast, I have the privilege and honor of introducing you to DANIELLE BETTMANN. Danielle is has her bachelor's in Child Development + Education from Birth-Grade 3 with teaching certification. She taught Head Start, Early Head Start and was a home visitor for Save the Children for a program called Early Steps to School Success. She was also an in-home childcare provider alongside a colleague for a little while before leading a large mom's group. She's certified as a Positive Discipline parent educator and has been working directly with parents locally and virtually now for 4 years with her own company. Her daughters are 10 and 9-years-old, and her 2nd daughter is as strong-willed as they come! Danielle is the owner & parenting coach of Wholeheartedly. She helps families with a strong-willed tiny human find more sanity + solutions and get on the same page! Through group or 1:1 coaching, she helps extend your patience, master Positive Discipline tools and write your Family Business Plan. She's also the host of the Failing Motherhood podcast, working to normalize the struggle and share vulnerable stories of feeling like a "failure", reminding you that YOU are the mom your kids need. 1:30 - Can you share a little about you, your family, and your story?5:10 - How did you know that you wanted to be a gentle parent?9:09 - Does punishing a child really "work"?11:14 - How do we know if a discipline measure is working?15:00 - How are your two daughters' personalities different?20:40 - How do you parent a strong-willed child differently?26:30 - How do you view "authority" as a gentle parent?30:15 - How is gentle parenting different than permissive parenting?29:00 - How can I disappear problems in parenting with ONE word?39:00 - What do you do when you fail to be the kind of parent that you want?41:40 - Is there every a time when you believe that positive discipline will not work? Thank you so much for joining us for the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast. I hope that this episode was a blessing for you and your family. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe so that you will not miss out on a single episode! If you would like to support me and my work, please share this episode with your friends and family and consider donating at the links in the description. You can also donate on my website: www.peacefulworldschoolers.com. I hope your day is as wonderful as you are, and I will see you next Tuesday!***CONNECT WITH DANIELLE***www.parentingwholeheartedly.comCalm your BIG Emotions Workbook *FREEBIE* – www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotionsFollow me on www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedlyFailing Motherhood Podcast: https://failingmotherhood.buzzsprout.com/FREE 1-hr masterclass: CHAOS TO CALM - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass ***CONNECT WITH ANGELA***www.peacefulworldschoolers.comwww.paxacademy.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/PeacefulWorldschoolersInstagram: @PeacefulWorldschoolerYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PeacefulWorldschoolersRumble: https://rumble.com/register/PeacefulWorldschoolers/ TikTok: @peacefulworldschoolerTwitter: @ajharders***DONATE TO SUPPORT ANGELA***CashApp: $ajhardersVenmo: @Angela-Harders***SHARE THE PODCAST***Anchor Spotify: https://anchor.fm/peaceful-worldschoolersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peaceful-worldschoolers/id1588667565***BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST***If you would like to be a guest on the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast, sign up here: https://calendly.com/paxministriespma/peaceful-worldschooling-podcastIntro Music "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffeeOutro Music "Wings of Liberty" By: EvgenyBardyuzha

Introducing the powerhouse parenting coach for parents of strong-willed kids, Danielle Bettmann! Danielle is a Positive Discipline - certified parent educator with years of experience as a teacher and home visitor with a degree in early childhood development from birth - age 8. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 13 years to her high-school sweetheart, and host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood. She empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Wholeheartedly CALM is her 11-week virtual group coaching program where defeated parents find validation and proven techniques to parent their 1-7-year-old kids with composure, connection, and confidence. It's specifically designed to transform their relationship with their toughest child.

Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm definitely impact how we parent, and if you throw a strong-willed kiddo (or two) into the mix, then parenting becomes even more challenging. Today's guest is Danielle Bettmann. Danielle is a Positive-Discipline certified parenting mentor for families with strong-willed kids age 1-7 and host of the Failing Motherhood podcast. She guides parents to cultivate cooperation, extend their patience and prevent behavior proactively through a group coaching program called Wholeheartedly CALM. A teacher by trade and a coach by strengths, her passion is to be a translator between adult + child, helping parents crack the code of their child's personality and find sanity + strategies. Today, Danielle shares her powerful story about why she ended up downsizing with her two daughters, moving to an apartment and getting rid of 75% of their belongings and, even when she moved into a larger home again, not filling it up with stuff when she recognized the benefits of living with less. We then talk about how to approach parenting with self-awareness, compassion, and without mom guilt, especially when we're overwhelmed and dealing with strong-willed kiddos. Danielle's website: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly Danielle's podcast, Failing Motherhood: https://failingmotherhood.buzzsprout.com/ Danielle's free training for parents - Authentic + Unapologetic: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic FREE Calm BIG Emotions guide: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions Follow Danielle on Instagram Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode! *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Grab a free 20-minute discovery call at https://calendly.com/simplebyemmy/discovery Step 3: Get more personalized support with one-on-one coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

Celebrate with us! It's the 100th episode of Failing Motherhood!As her oldest just turned 10, Danielle compiled 10 BIG universal lessons she wished she'd known sooner.Don't let it take you 10 years to learn them as well!Send this episode to a new or expecting mom - she'll be SO lucky!DON'T MISS:How comparative suffering is like working out with different weightsWhat truly makes the biggest difference in becoming a "Zen Mama Queen"Why love isn't enough to keep our kids around// Mentioned in this Episode //Book: How to Be Loved by Humble the PoetMomsDemandAction.OrgMomsRising.Org// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyFREE CONSULT: wholeheartedly.as.me/callA brand-new FREE LIVE TrainingTuesday, April 25th - 10 AM Pacific / 12 PM Central / 1 PM Eastern REGISTER HERE: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/game-changerLearn + Master THE tool that UNLOCKS Cooperation with Strong-willed kidsThis FREE Training will cover:How to use the toolWhy it works + what to do it/when it doesn't 30-minute $47 video training to get you through the most STRESSFUL moments of parenting!- Game-changing insight- Step-by-step flowchart of how to respond- 4 Easy Mantras to remember through the bell curve of emotionsCALM BIG EMOTIONS COURSE ADD IT TO CARTSupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Parenting is hard enough, what if you have different parenting styles than your husband? That can make things feel exponentially harder when both of you feel like you're undoing what the other's trying to do. In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Danielle Bettmann and we dive into: - What to do when you and your husband have different parenting styles - Ways to know you're a parent to a strong-willed child Positive-Discipline certified parenting coach, Danielle Bettmann, empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over over Zoom! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 13 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee. Connect with Danielle! Failing Motherhood Podcast - www.failingmotherhood.com IG - www.instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly FB - www.facebook.com/wholeheartedlyomaha Website - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com And she has gifts for you! Free Training - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic 30-minute course on Managing BIG Emotions - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/thankyou Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone you know would benefit from listening to this too! Connect with me! https://www.michellepurta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michellepurtacoaching https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriageandmotherhood

This week I sat down with Danielle from Parenting Wholeheartedly and we talked all about strong-willed children and how we can transform our relationship with them, by cracking the code of their personality and parenting a little bit differently. I needed this episode and my hope is that it gives you value too! Let's dig in! WE CHAT ABOUT:The realities of parenting a strong-willed child and the way in which we add meaning to each moment without even thinking about it (and how we need to change this.) The power of narrating objectively when faced with a challenging situation and how this can help us react from a place of calm, instead of an impulse reaction. What collaborative problem solving is and how you can introduce that into how you parent your strong-willed child. The #1 thing you need to know to see long-lasting change and what you might need to reconsider when it comes to how you discipline them. LINKS MENTIONED:Special Time CardsABOUT DANIELLE: Danielle is a Positive Discipline parent educator with years of experience as a teacher. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 13 years to her high-school sweetheart, and the host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood. She empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behaviour and find new levels of patience. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Website: www.parentingwholeheartedly.comFree, Authentic + Unapologetic Training: CLICK HEREFailing Motherhood Podcast: CLICK HEREEPISODE SPONSOR:Raise Your Hand Motherhood Podcast!Go and listen, I just know you'll love it!CONNECT WITH KYLIE:Join our free FB group: The CEO Mom Community with Kylie KellyInstagram: @_kylie_kelly_Have you heard about The Spotlight Club?The Spotlight Club is a low-cost membership that will give you monthly support from Kylie to turn the spotlight on your business and increase your visibility. With monthly trainings on different visibility strategies (bundles, summits, traditional PR, freebie swaps etc) as well as templates, swipe copy, group coaching calls, Q & A... you'll have everything you need to take your business to the next level and grow your email list for just $19 a month! Click here to join the waitlist - doors will open again soon!

I've talked a lot about what DOESN'T work for strong-willed kids, and today we're talking all about what DOES!SKIP this episode if you do not have a strong-willed child.  Not sure?  I break it down at the beginning! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...How you know FOR SURE if you're the parent of a strong-willed childWhy you haven't been able to implement the tips you've learned other placesThe METHOD to my MADNESS!DON'T MISS:Valuable insight we can learn from hostage negotiators!READ THE BLOG POST// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyFREE CONSULT: wholeheartedly.as.me/callDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!30-minute $47 video training to get you through the most STRESSFUL moments of parenting!- Game-changing insight- Step-by-step flowchart of how to respond- 4 Easy Mantras to remember through the bell curve of emotionsCALM BIG EMOTIONS COURSE ADD IT TO CARTSupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Over the last almost 4 years of working with hundreds of families, I've learned a thing or two about parents of strong-willed kids.  (It takes one to know one!)Consider this episode a Buzzfeed quiz of sorts, and report back with your answer of how many of these qualities you exhibit out of 10!  IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...Often overlooked insight that applies to both parent AND childThe permission and reassurance you might be looking forWhy it MAKES SENSE if you're feeling the way you're feelingDON'T MISS:#10! I saved the BEST for last// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyFREE CONSULT: wholeheartedly.as.me/callDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

If you are IN IT right now, may this episode be your guiding light.  This is your pep talk, inspiration, and roadmap for the next few years. Take this moment to zoom out, realize the worth of your work, and how much the compound interest of each decision in the short term reaps the rewards of a long-term payoff.IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...What's possible for you in just a few years as the parent of a strong-willed child (with this morning with mine as evidence!)How working to stop generational cycles as a parent is similar to being born into generational povertyThe difference makers that lead to the BIG goals you have for your familyDON'T MISS:Examples of clients' "last straws" that pushed them to overcome their fear of asking for help An invitation for you if you're the exception to the rule// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyFREE CONSULT: wholeheartedly.as.me/callDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Ever felt judged, misunderstood, let down or alone... even WITH some supportive friends or family?To sum up this mini-series, I'm diving into the most damaging, self-sabotaging misconception Worrying Warriors believe that holds them back from having the relationships + home they truly desire!This week, I share what the belief is, why you might feel like there's no other option, and what to do if you relate!IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...The 4 unintended consequences that occur when you hold this beliefWhy courses + books make you feel worse + not betterThe 3 experiences that CHANGED me + my lifeDON'T MISS:The HOPE in knowing you're NOT aloneHow to let go of this belief for good in 2023!// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Has your child's fits of rage ever sent you late-night Googling everything from therapy, medication, and a sensory swing? What do they need?  How do you help?!Each week in December I'm sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!This week, I share what to do if you think your child is neurodivergent in some way, needs more coping skills, and don't know where to start. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...Reasons when your child needs to see a professionalThe pros + cons you may not have considered when seeking helpThe most influential factor on their well-beingDON'T MISS:A Yale study on anxiety in kids age 7-12 + what we can learn from itHow to become an empowered advocate for your child in the future (stay till the very end for this one!)// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE // Yale study on Childhood Anxiety// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Ever blamed your child's behavior on your own inconsistency? Totally understandable! Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!This week, I share when consistency is critical, when it's not, and why it's not the cure-all you might think it is!  IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...How you can tell if your consistency is at faultThe outcomes consistency creates for youWhy you don't need to beat yourself up for not being perfectly consistentDON'T MISS:Two practical examples of what to do insteadWhat ignoring really teaches your child// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Ever wondered why it seems like no matter what you do, it doesn't change your child's mind in the moment?Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!This week, I share critical insight into whether finding the *right* consequence is where you should be spending your energy.IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...Reasons why a particular consequence didn't elicit a change in behavior (and never will)The difference between an intention and a perception and how a message can get lost in translationThe importance of customizing your approach to the child in front of youDON'T MISS:A parenting book I beg you NOT to readHow a sibling might contribute to this equationOur family's new holiday traditions// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Introducing the UNAPOLOGETIC PARENT mini-series!Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!For those new to the podcast, in this episode, I re-introduce myself and share lots of tidbits about me you never asked for, including my new obsession with high heels and how I got fired from my last job before this one!If you have a strong-willed child, find out if you relate to the plight of the Worrying Warrior parent - the ones I love to support! You only feel defeated if you're trying and you only feel guilty if you care!  Welcome to the club. You're not alone and there is HOPE!p.s. I barely scratched the surface of describing my personal beliefs in this episode. I'd love to have coffee and chat all things juicy details with you tho! Please offer me the benefit of the doubt and reach out individually if you have any concerns you feel the need to share with me.// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedly// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo WillemsKids' Mental Health Subscription + Special Time Cards - MightyandBright.comDid you know Failing Motherhood is in the TOP 10% of all podcasts?!Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Today on Failing Motherhood, Ann Kaplan is here to share a truly vulnerable story.  When her teen son dove head first down a path of substance abuse and depression, eventually requiring residential treatment, she felt like she had failed her son as a terrible mother, failed her other kids during that time, and failed professionally as a parenting coach to have a son in this position.Over the past few years she's gone through a lot of growth, moved away from codependency and truly realized the power of the things she has taught for so long.She's here to share what helped her heal through this hard time and the insight she's gleaned, including ways to reframe what is + isn't a "problem", the power of knowing "this is not about me" and what matters most.Don't miss:A big shout out to people pleasers How to be judged without FEELING judgedThe 4 types of Parenting + how to grow based on where you areThe importance of releasing guilt + shameWhat it feels like to embrace your intuition// CONNECT WITH ANN KAPLAN //IG: @annkaplanparentcoachingannkaplanparentcoach.com*FREE* EXTREME MAKEOVER: PATIENCE EDITIONwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/patience*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDEwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASSwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //wholeheartedly.as.me/callI believe in you & I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show

Danielle Bettmann is an incredible parenting coach and educator who I've had the pleasure of connecting with on various ocassions. On this episode, Danielle and I speak about nurturing the relationship that we have with our kids from a young age to the teenage years and beyond, the complexities of having a co-parent that may not be on the same page, and much more.  Danielle is the owner & parenting coach of Wholeheartedly, helping families with a strong-willed toddler and a "good cop / bad cop" dynamic find sanity & solutions. She's also the host of the Failing Motherhood podcast, working to normalize the struggle and share vulnerable stories of feeling like a "failure", reminding you that YOU are the mom your kids need. To learn more about Danielle, and discover supporting resources for this episode, make sure to visit vidawithchristie.com.  Episode's Blog Post http://vidawithchristie.com/2022/07/10/episode-37-parenting-wholeheartedly-with-danielle-bettmann/ Connect With Me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VidaWithChristie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VidaWithChristie/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VWCpodcast/ Learn more about the Vida With Christie Podcast at http://vidawithchristie.com/podcast. 

Today on Failing Motherhood, Brooke Rozzie is here to share how as a nutrition + fitness expert, equipping herself with more understanding of her hormones unlocked new levels of energy, clarity and patience in her motherhood.Brooke Rozzie is a a functional nutritionist and owns a women-based coaching company focusing  on supporting women in feeling the best in their skin so they can show up their best in their life by aligning hormonal health prioritizing nutrition, movement, and life style factors.In this episode, she dives deep into the 4 phases of your cycle and what small nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle shifts to make in each.  She shares what to address FIRST when needing to alter your hormones and how to communicate your needs + expectations with your partner.Don't miss:What blows her clients' minds the mostWhat you need to know if your cycle isn't 28 daysThe difference in cycles between men + womenSimple, accessible lifestyle shifts to begin to implement// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEDo Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women by Kate Northrup // CONNECT WITH BROOKE ROZZIE //IG: @brookerozziePodcast: The Power of a WomanBook a Clarity Call*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDEwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASSwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //wholeheartedly.as.me/callI believe in you & I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show

Today, I have Danielle Bettmann on the show today to talk all about the power of changing the parenting narrative. Danielle is the owner of Parent Wholeheartedly and a Parenting Coach for 1-7 year old strong-willed kids. Danielle is a mom of 2 and helps families with strong-willed kids eliminate power struggles + tantrums, extend patience + get on the same page. I am so excited for today's chat. Let's dive in!Resources + LinksFollow Danielle on Instagram @parent_wholeheartedlyLearn more on the Parent Wholeheartedly website: Click HereListen to Danielle's podcast Failing Motherhood on Apple or SpotifyFollow Brooke on Instagram @brookerozzieSchedule a Clarity Call: Click HereClarity Calls are 60 minutes. This time is for us to dive into your current lifestyle, nutrition, movement, and hormonal status and the way you desire to feel. Clarity Calls give you the "plan" you need and what to prioritize for your own body nutritionally, movement wise, and hormonally to get you feeling your best! You will walk away from a Clarity Call with information to take and use on your own or you can move into coaching with us. If you choose to move into coaching, the cost of the Clarity Call goes towards any coaching you move forward with.Learn more on Brooke's website: www.brookerozzie.comDid you love this episode? Share + Tag @brookerozzie on IG! If you are loving this podcast, I would greatly appreciate it if you would give it a Rate + Review!

Amanda is joined by ECE and Parenting Coach Danielle Bettman and they are talking about all the many struggles of parenting children while also navigating their emotional well being.Included in this episode:Disipline. Danielle teaches us about positive disipline and how to let go of poer strugglesSenstive children, big emotions - how can we handle these better?Generational trauma and how we can do betterTips on how to handle tantrums - Amanda shares her biggest tantrum experience yetTips for parentings who are in the thick of it and not enjoying their time with their children because behaviour issues take the front seat.Follow Danielle @parent_wholeheartedly on Instagram and listen to her podcast Failing Motherhood at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-motherhood/id1512670981Work with Danielle as your Parenting Coach at: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/

Are you ready to unlearn parenting?  We have the perfect guide that will help you become a student of your children.  Danielle Bettmann is a parenting coach and founder of Wholeheartedly.  She is also a host of the Failing Motherhood podcast.  She will have you embrace messy, make meaning, and rewire your mindset.    Learn more about how a family business plan can help you build core values that empower your entire household.    

Children are often described as the future of the world. And it's our responsibility to raise them right. However, most parents would agree that trying to discipline a child can sometimes feel like an impossible mission since that children are known for their strong personalities and determined wills. Raising a strong-willed child can be extremely taxing on parents, but it doesn't have to be if you know what to do and how to handle the situation. In this episode, our guest Danielle Bettmann will share some tips on how you can work with your strong-willed child/ren in a more effective way. Danielle is an early childhood development educator, parenting coach and founder of Wholeheartedly. Her business supports families with strong-willed toddlers and unbalanced parenting dynamics find sanity + strategies. Mom to two young girls, Danielle offers a blend of lived experience and educational training. She helps parents extend their patience, rewire their parenting mindset and write a Family Business Plan to foster empathy, belonging and resilience in both children and their parents. Danielle also hosts the Failing Motherhood podcast, aiming to normalize the struggle and share vulnerable stories What you'll Learn Staying calm when your kids push back Meeting your kids where they are to help meet their needs Helping your spouse get on board "Just because you are the parent they need and you know you're the expert on them, it does not mean that you know how to handle everybody's big emotions and draw healthy boundaries and do all these things that you were never taught yourself."-Danielle Bettmann Connect with Danielle Bettmann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholeheartedlyomaha (@wholeheartedlyomaha)  Instagram: @parent_wholeheartedly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bettmann/ (Danielle Bettmann) Resources mentioned on this episode Sanity & Solutions 1:1 Coaching: The individualized relationship you need to be the parent you want to be. Wholeheartedly Calm: The Crash Course + Community for moms striving to parent strong-willed kids with more patience Danielle's podcast, 'https://failingmotherhood.buzzsprout.com/ (Failing Motherhood)', is available here. FREE Calm BIG Emotions guide FREE 1-hr masterclass on Chaos to Calm: Understand the approach to take, what to say, and how to help your child calm down amid a tantrum or meltdown This content is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you click thru and buy, we'll receive a small commission. 

We know the transition into motherhood is not always easy. Today's guest works to ease the transition and help prevent burnout for moms as she brings sanity, solutions, and overall mental health into the chaotic world of motherhood. Join us to learn more! Danielle Bettmann is an early childhood development expert, parenting coach, teacher, and mom of two girls. She helps families with strong-willed tiny humans find patience, peace, and partnership. Her mission is to come alongside parents to provide mindsets and strategies that make you feel proud of how you parent. She hosts the podcast Failing Motherhood and provides many resources for parents through her website. Show Highlights: Why Danielle was inspired to focus her work on helping moms and families How she identified the early childhood years as “ground zero” for families Why she started Wholeheartedly, her one-on-one coaching business for parents of young children Why parents come to Danielle for help when they feel inadequate in the parenting arena, need more tools, and want to do better How parents want to present a united front with their partner and function with more patience and cooperation in the home How parents are challenged in trying to mesh their parenting styles and varied upbringings as they parent their own children Practical tips for parents: Have a time set aside for curious conversations about how things are going, what has worked, what hasn't worked, etc. Do research for free resources or consider reaching out to an expert for help. How the logistics of “getting help” works with appointments and time commitments Why learning and growing as a parent is like strengthening a muscle Danielle's resources, classes, and podcast for parents   Connect with Danielle: Danielle's Parenting Wholeheartedly coaching website Podcast: Failing Motherhood Links/Resources: Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.  

#47 Join Wendy Dickens, Heidi Mendenhall, and special guest Danielle Bettmann as she shares some of her journeys to becoming a coach as well as her go-to pro tips of learning through the parenting journey. As always Wendy and Heidi share their own learnings and failings as well as connect us to local resources that can support our learning along the way. wdickens@first5shasta.org hmendenhall@first5tehama.com first5shasta.org first5tehama.org https://open.spotify.com/show/2uUQjQP6E9aB3TzWmnL2Yc?si=Ywk41xUVRla6X20ACP0zBw&dl_branch=1

Do you have a "strong-willed" child?  Do you struggle at times to be on the same page as your partner in terms of parenting style?  Do you wish you had just little more patience?  Yes, yes and YES!! Great, then this episode is for you!  Danielle Bettmann is an early childhood educator, parenting coach and founder of Parenting Wholeheartedly. She helps families with strong-willed young people and unstable parenting dynamics find strategies for a happy home. Danielle works with parents to un-learn habits ingrained from their own childhood to create new ways of communications for their own children. She believes this generation of parents has the power to end generational cycles of trauma to raise well-adjusted humans with empathy, creativity and resilience. Managing family transitions from summer through back to school in a post-covid world, Danielle can offer perspective and insight to parents wanting to get on the same page when it comes to discipline and family management. She can share tips to help parents extend their patience, rewire their mindset and write a Family Business Plan. Mom to two young girls, Danielle offers a blend of lived experience and educational training and understands the need for tangible tactics and realistic solutions. Danielle is also the host of the Failing Motherhood podcast aiming to normalize the struggle of parenthood. You can learn more about her here: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com and @parent_wholeheartedly I learned so much from this episode, and I can't wait to hear all of your takeaways too! 

In this episode, I'm talking with Danielle Bettmann. She is an early childhood educator, parenting coach and founder of Wholeheartedly. Her coaching teaches families with strong willed littles how to manage tantrums, eliminate power struggles, and get on the same parenting page. Mom of two young girls, Danielle offers a blend of lived experience and educational training and understands the need for sanity + solutions. She helps parents extend their patience, rewire their mindset, and write a family business plan to foster empathy, empowerment, and resilience in both children and their parents. Danielle also hosts the Failing Motherhood podcast, aiming to normalize the struggle and share vulnerable stories. Learn more at www.parentingwholeheartedly.com and on Instagram @parent_wholeheartedly

What even IS "self-care"?Justine Sones is a mom, writer, + stress-management coach helping burnt-out humans set boundaries. Together we lament over all things unexpected in the motherhood & parenting realm, as well as diving into Justine's reckoning with "self-care".She shares her "loving mental breakdown of 2018", painting the picture of how a retreat can be a necessary first step to healing.You'll be using her mantras - "Well, now I know." + "Both things can be true." from now on.Tweet quoted in the episode-"I don't believe our world needs more positivity. I believe our world needs minds that are equipped to be with the complexity of life. Minds that can hold nuance and polarity.Minds that can stay grounded, centered, and open to the full range of what it means to be human." --@corymuscara//CONNECT WITH JUSTINESubscribe to the Friday Feels: bit.ly/thefridayfeelsStayin' Alive group coaching - justinesones.comInstagram -  @justinesones//WORK WITH ME//www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/coachingI believe in you & I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Join Danielle's Parenting Wholeheartedly community on Facebook.We want to hear from you!Do you have a story you could share on Failing Motherhood?Connect with Danielle at FailingMotherhood@gmail.com.Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Join Danielle's Parenting Wholeheartedly community on Facebook.Follow Wholeheartedly on Instagram or Facebook.Support the show (https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/community)

What did you fail at today? Did you know Sarah Blakely's dad asked her this every single night growing up? She founded Spanx btw. Failure isn't bad. It builds character. Jk, but it does build resilience. And when it comes to Motherhood, no one has failed bigger than my friend and client Crista Crista and I have been working together for 8 years. We think? It's unclear. We have been through job changes, a divorce, very many fertility cycles, six pregnancies and 3 births together. Crista is beyond accomplished and truly one of the strongest, hardest working women I know. Which is why it was so disorienting to rack up a long list of “failures” on the road to motherhood.   Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club.  Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com

What if rock bottom for your spouse meant your family must risk it all in hopes of getting them the care they need? Could you walk away from your comfortable life for them to get the help they need? Danielle Bettmann, wife, mother, parenting coach, podcast host and this week's brave guest, is sharing her story as the wife of a husband who suffers from alcoholism. She talks about discovering the extent of his disease, what it felt like to try to carry on as normal with those around her during this battle, and the difficult decision to sell the family home to pay for the in-patient treatment her husband needed to get sober. The in-patient treatment did work. Danielle's husband is celebrating 3.5 years sober, while Danielle and her family are in love with their downsized life and their continued focus on people and experiences versus things.   As many as 76 million Americans (around 45 percent of the population) have been exposed to some form of alcoholism or alcoholic behaviors in their family; and as many as 26.8 million of those people are children. Despite its frequency, those who haven't experienced it firsthand may not realize how close alcoholism is to the ones they know and love, while those struggling with the impact of the disease on their family can feel alone in their struggles. Alcoholism is a disease that affects all family members, and the impact goes beyond relationships. If you believe that you or a loved one may be suffering from alcoholism, please get help by contacting Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, or a local treatment center.   About the Guest: Danielle Bettmann is the owner & parenting coach of Wholeheartedly.   She helps families with a strong-willed toddler and a "good cop / bad cop" dynamic find sanity & solutions! Through 1:1 coaching, she helps extend your patience, rewire your parenting mindset and write your Family Business Plan.  She's also the host of the Failing Motherhood podcast, working to normalize the struggle and share vulnerable stories of feeling like a "failure", reminding you that YOU are the mom your kids need.   Learn more about Danielle's work at: Website: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com Calm your BIG Emotions Workbook *FREEBIE* – www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions Follow Danielle: www.Instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly    Private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentwholeheartedly     About the Host Janice Scholl helps moms navigate the money and career transitions that come with the different stages of motherhood through her work as coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, and host of The Money, Career & Motherhood Podcast. Janice is passionate about helping mothers gain confidence and understanding about money, career & business topics as they relate to motherhood and family – the way many women actually think about money.  Her key areas of focus to help mothers succeed are navigating maternity leave, career breaks & transitions, and values-based budgeting.   Sign up for a FREE 30-minute strategy session with Janice here. Visit the Money, Career, & Motherhood website, Facebook page, Facebook group, or on Instagram.   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.  

Today we are joined by Danielle Bettman, owner and parenting coach at Whole Heartedly. Danielle helps families with strong-willed toddlers, and parents with a good-cop, bad-cop dynamic find sanity and solutions. Through one-on-one coaching, she helps parents extend their patience, troubleshoot parenting strategies that work, and rewire their parenting mindset and beliefs. She hosts the Failing Motherhood podcast, showcasing the struggles of parenting.Danielle shares how her second daughter was very challenging and didn't fit into any "normal'' parenting methods. She explains how she had to rethink her parenting strategies, and soon realized that other parents were in the same dilemma as she..In this episode, we talk about how different personalities parent differently, how you can be sending mixed messages to your children, and how to recognize when your home situation is starting to become unglued. Find out why it's hard to problem-solve when we are emotional, how your own personal fear affects parenting, and how our fears are projected onto our children.Show Highlights[01:46] Why Danielle decided to enter the field of parent coaching.[03:54] How her second child was much different than her first when it came to personality and parenting. [05:00] Jumping into entrepreneurship in her new role as parent coach.[07:14] Good-cop, bad-cop parenting[10:21] Why we don't get time to talk about the deeper issues of parenting.[14:00] Phrases and words from childhood that we bring into adulthood as a parent.[15:06] How the story playing out in your head is impacting your parenting today.[17:13] The stories we tell ourselves as parents.[20:36] Why parenting isn't a “natural” behavior we inherently understand.[23:44] Danielle's five-step approach to parenting.Subscribe Today!Apple PodcastSpotifyAndroidStitcherRSSLinks | ResourcesIG: @DrNicoleByersFacebook: Dr. Nicole ByersWebsite: Drnicolebyers.comEmail support@drnicolebyers.comDrnicolebyers.com/quizSign up for my Confidence Boot Camp!Whole Heartedly Parenting on the webFailing Motherhood   Podcast

Are you the parent to a strong-willed child? Guess what…that's actually a good thing. Hear me out...even though strong-willed kids are spirited and courageous, they strive to learn things for themselves instead of just accepting what others say.While we know deep down that these are great qualities as they grow up and become more self-sufficient young adults, it can be extremely challenging for parents to be continually challenged.It's hard to be patient and parents of strong-willed children often talk about struggling to keep their cool or their sanity.That's why I am thrilled to have our guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show this week. Danielle Bettmann is a Positive-Discipline certified coach for parents of strong-willed kids age 1-7 and host of the Failing Motherhood podcast.She guides parents to cultivate cooperation, extend their patience and get on the same page. A teacher by trade and mentor by strengths, her passion is to be a translator between adult + child, helping parents crack the code of their child's personality, find more sanity and strategies, and be kind AND firm at the same time.We connected on several levels including some of the crazy toys we've gotten suckered into purchasing. I love her approach to raising children and her journey toward minimalism is incredibly interesting. I don't always get to chat with people about minimalism AND another area of expertise so we geek out for a little bit on it.All good stuff and we get into some really good tactics that will not only help you with your children (if you have them), but with the other relationships in your life too like your partner, boos, friends, PTA parents…you name it!This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:How Danielle overcame hardships with minimalismTips for living a good life with less (and what that means)What to do if your strong-willed child pushes your buttonsTips for buying toys for long-term vs. short-term goalsIdeas for getting your co-parent on the same page*********************Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/117Danielle's WebsiteCalm BIG Emotions Guide *FREEBIE* – www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotionsMakeover your Patience Workbook *FREEBIE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/patienceDanielle's InstagramFailing Motherhood PodcastTidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot.The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home!Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.*********************Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com*********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today's episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy