If you've ever found yourself googling "Is it normal for kids to fight 37 times before noon?" or "How to stop yelling when everything is LITERALLY ON FIRE" – I just dropped the survival guide we've all been desperately needing with this episode!

What I'm Sharing In This Episode

In this workshop (which was SO good I just HAD to share it on the podcast!), I'm walking you through:

🧠 The Off-Track Behavior Truth: I'm redefining what's actually happening when kids fight, ignore you, or melt down (hint: it's not them being jerks on purpose, I promise!)

😤 The Thought-Feeling-Action Chain: Why you go from "they're fighting again" to completely losing it in 2.5 seconds (and how to interrupt that pattern!)

🗺️ Your Personal Recipe Card: My step-by-step method for creating YOUR personalized emergency plan for those moments when you want to scream into a pillow.

⚡ The Connection Secret: How I learned to stay emotionally connected when every fiber of my being wanted to run away or shut down

My Favorite Ah-Ha Moments To Listen For:

"Off track behavior is when the kids are not able to stay within the boundaries we've established together. It's an indicator that the kids are struggling and need help."

(This definition CHANGED MY LIFE, y'all. I used to think my kids were just being difficult on purpose!)

"Your thoughts about them will be dependent on your expectations of them and how well they meet those expectations."

(Ouch. Fifteen years ago this one hit me right in the parenting feels. But once I got it? GAME. CHANGER.)

The Too-Exhausted-To-Listen-To-It-All Version:

1. Your kids' behavior = information about what's happening inside them (not a personal attack on you!)
2. Your thoughts create your reactions (and you can actually choose different thoughts!)
3. Write down your personal off-track recipe on an actual card so your brain doesn't short-circuit next time
4. Be the calm you want to see (even if you have to fake it till you make it at first!)
5. Be patient with yourself because this parenting gig is HARD and we're all figuring it out as we go

xoxoAndee ❤️❤️

P.P.S. In this episode, I talk about how I had to drive through a BLIZZARD to deliver this workshop. That's how important I think this stuff is. So if you're struggling, please know you're not alone – and there's a way through! (And maybe leave a review if this episode was helpful. It makes my day AND helps other parents find us!)

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We're diving DEEP into what it really means to go all in - not just in parenting, but in life. And before you think "Oh great, another episode about trying harder" (I see you, I hear you), this is actually about something completely different.

Remember Eddie the Eagle? That gloriously awkward British ski jumper who showed up at the Olympics having barely ski jumped before? His story completely blew my mind, and it's going to change how you think about commitment forever. Trust me on this one.

In this episode, I'm sharing:

• Why resilience isn't actually a personality trait (thank goodness, right?)
• The real reason your "failures" might actually be your biggest wins
• My slightly unhinged but totally effective $10,000 commitment challenge
• The Mario Kart theory of parenting (yes, this is a thing, and yes, it's going to make so much sense)

Plus, I'm getting super real about my own journey - including that moment I looked at my 2023 photos and had a total "oh honey" moment about my fitness journey. Because sometimes the best way to learn about commitment is to face-plant a few times along the way (metaphorically speaking... mostly).

And for my League peeps - whether you're in Pivot or Mastery - you're going to love how this ties into everything we've been working on. And if you're not in League yet... well, let's just say March's Pivot 5.0 is looking pretty tempting right now! 😉

So grab yourself something to drink (water with electrolytes is my go to these days), find a quiet spot, and let's talk about why a "sort of commitment" never won an Olympic medal - and what that means for all of us.

Can't wait to hear what hits home for you!

With love from the mountains, Andee

P.S. If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough, not getting it right, or just generally fumbling through this whole parenting thing - this episode is especially for you. Because sometimes the shortest jump in Olympic history can actually be your biggest win. (Intrigued? Just wait - it's going to make you tear up a little. It did me!)

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Hey there, beautiful souls! 👋 In today's episode, we're diving deep into the messy, beautiful world of self-forgiveness and what it really means to "fail" as a parent.

Imagine you've just had one of those moments where your kid's room looks like a tornado had a party with a hurricane, and you...may have slightly lost your cool. 😬 We've all been there, right? Today we're unpacking why beating yourself up about it is SO last season, and what to do instead.

In This Episode:

• Why your past only exists in your thoughts (mind-bending stuff, folks!)
• The adorable children's book "The Sorry Plane" and what it teaches us about giving space for feelings
• Why Nelson Mandela's "I never lose, I either win or learn" quote will help you fulfill your parenting goals
• A beautiful forgiveness poem that might make you cry (in a good way!)
• How to transform your "mom fail" moments into growth opportunities
• The Thomas Edison approach to parenting - as adapted by me (he "failed" 10,000 times and turned out fine!)

Quotable Moments: "If I could have done better, I would have done better" (Your new mantra, btw!) "Forgiveness is for you to give to you first" (Mind. Blown. 🤯) "The past is over - we're now bringing those memories and thinking about them right now"

Key Takeaways:

• Your past isn't a life sentence (unless you keep replaying it on repeat in your head)
• Being hard on yourself isn't actually helping (shocking, I know!)
• Judgment keeps you stuck, curiosity moves you forward
• Your nervous system being activated isn't a character flaw (it's just being human!)

Action Steps: Pick ONE recent parenting moment that's been playing on repeat in your head, and practice reframing it through the lens of compassion. (And maybe stick a Post-it note on your mirror that says "I'm doing my best" - trust me on this one! 💕)

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