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When your child is lying, melting down, ignoring you, or talking back, it's easy to focus on stopping the behavior right now. But what if the bigger question is who your child is becoming—and what kind of relationship you're creating for later? In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite parenting principles: later lasts longer. We'll talk about why short-term parenting often creates long-term distance, how to build emotional safety without becoming permissive, and why connection now is what helps your child come to you later with real challenges. If you want to parent with long-term wisdom instead of momentary reactivity, this episode is for you. FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) 2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program) SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Show notes: momonpurpose.com/398 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

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Mother's Day Special: momonpurpose.com/gift

Mother's Day Special: momonpurpose.com/gift

Mother's Day Special: momonpurpose.com/gift

Mother's Day Special: momonpurpose.com/gift

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:a56358ae-d3bb-4de0-a9d6-62cea5e2f948-24" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Parenting can feel so much harder than it needs to—not because you're doing anything wrong, but because most of what you've been taught focuses on controlling your kids instead of connecting with them. In this episode, I'm sharing the parenting rules I actually live by as a mom of three and a mom coach—rules that prioritize connection first, so everything else in parenting gets easier. This is the foundation for raising kids you have a strong relationship with, not just now, but for the long term. FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) 2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program) SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Show notes: momonpurpose.com/397 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

Mother's Day announcement coming Friday, May 1st here on the podcast! Stay tuned. 👀

When your mind is unmanaged, motherhood feels so much harder and heavier than it needs to. The pressure builds, the noise feels louder, the moments feel like too much, and it can seem like you're constantly behind or not doing it right. It's not because you're doing anything wrong—it's because of the way your brain is processing everything in real time. In this episode, I'm walking you through what that actually looks like inside your mind, why these patterns are so common, and why learning to manage your mind changes everything. Because when you do, the same life can feel calmer, lighter, and so much more enjoyable. FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) 2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program) SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Show notes: momonpurpose.com/396 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

When motherhood feels hard, it's not because you're failing—it's because your brain is doing what it's wired to do. In this episode, I break down why it seems like your kids, your to-do list, and the demands of daily life are causing your stress, frustration, and overwhelm—and why that's not actually true. There's the circumstance, and then there's your brain interpreting it. When you understand that your thoughts create your feelings, everything starts to make more sense. This isn't about blaming yourself—it's about finally having a way to solve for how you feel so motherhood can feel lighter, calmer, and more intentional. FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) 2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program) SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Show notes: momonpurpose.com/395 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)