Mary Van Geffen: Parenting the Spicy Ones

In Mary’s words, this episode is “A spicy one interviewing the coach of spicy ones.” Parenting coach Mary Van Geffen shares her expertise on how to love, lead and discipline our most challenging children. If you’re looking for resources and practical ways to be a better parent or you’re a grandparent, family member or friend who wants to better support the parents in your life, this episode is a must-listen.

Learn from Mary how to:

• stay calm when the wild one is wilding out
• help siblings of spicy ones cope
• stop accidentally gaslighting your children
• be firm and kind in your parenting methods
• show compassion to your inner child
• talk to grandparents about your parenting style

Mary also answers a few answers from Instagram! Be sure you’re following us so you can be part of future episodes.

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LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Moms of Spicy Ones 8 week course
Mary’s Daily Parenting Inspiration

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REGISTER FOR MARY’S PARENTING CLASSES:

Calm: Self regulation 101 for parents and other leaders.
Use your body to ground yourself in the midst of chaos, defiance and uncontrollable emotions.

Kind: Effective gentle parenting techniques to replace yelling, shaming, and punishing with respect and warmth.
Learn four E.P.I.C. communication skills to help your child cooperate and feel connected.

Firm: Set strong and sensible limits with your little boundary pusher.
Build the parenting confidence needed to handle creative loopholes, relentless arguments, and constant pushback!

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