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78. Compromise: The Sweet Spot of Mutual Discomfort (opens the original)
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What does healthy compromise look like in parenting - and how do you know when to negotiate, when to hold firm, and when a limit needs to grow with your child? In this episode, we explore the “sweet spot of mutual discomfort”: the place where parents and children both stretch a little to reach an agreement that takes everyone’s needs seriously. We’ll talk about how collaborative parenting can reduce power struggles while helping children develop autonomy, responsibility, trust, and maturity. I a
77. Empathy Fatigue: When Compassion Feels Hard (opens the original)
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Have you ever known your child needed empathy, but felt too irritated, distracted, or depleted to care? I’ve been there - and the guilt afterward can be almost as hard as the moment itself. In this episode, we're talking about empathy fatigue : why compassion can feel out of reach even when you love your child deeply. We’ll look at what might be draining your capacity, from the emotional demands of the day to unmet needs of your own. We’ll also explore the difference between being present with y
76. Parenting by the Stars: Strengths, Shadows, and How to Align to Your Zodiac Sign (opens the original)
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What can your zodiac sign reveal about your parenting strengths, stress responses, and opportunities for growth? In this fun birthday episode, we explore all 12 zodiac signs - from Aries to Pisces - and how their natural personality traits may shape the way we connect, protect, communicate, set boundaries, and respond under pressure. We’ll look at the gifts and shadow sides of each sign and what aligned parenting might look like when those strengths become overextended. We're using astrology as
75. The Five Moments Every Parent Gets Wrong (and How to Repair Them) (opens the original)
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Every parent has moments they wish they had handled differently - but what we do after a parenting mistake may matter just as much as the original moment. In this episode, I explore why fear, embarrassment, dysregulation, and old patterns can shape our reactions, and how we can repair without abandoning boundaries or accountability. I’ll also walk you through a practical five-step process for taking responsibility and finding your way back to connection. ♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney Join The Pa
74. Every Mother Has a Story: How Motherhood Expands Us (with Kim Marshall) (opens the original)
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Every mother has a story - but many of us have learned to minimize, edit, or keep parts of ours hidden. In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Marshall, parent coach and creator and curator of Motherhood Expanded , a multi-author anthology sharing the honest lived experiences of women across different ages and stages of motherhood. Together, we explore why telling the truth about motherhood can feel so vulnerable, how cultural expectations disconnect women from their own authority, and what becomes
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