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This week, I’m thrilled to have Mary Van Geffen, a fantastic parenting coach for moms of spicy ones. Join us as we both share our motherhood journey with spicy kids and Mary shares her secrets for handling those wonderfully “spicy” kids who bring a splash(or a tidal wave) of boldness and emotion to family life. If you’ve ever felt like your child’s fiery spirit is a bit more than you bargained for, this episode is packed with insights just for you.

🌶️ Embracing Your “Spicy” Child: Mary dives into how to really get to know and appreciate your spirited child’s unique traits. Learn how to turn their intense emotions and independence into strengths and build a positive, supportive relationship that works for both of you.

🌟 Shifting from Control to Connection: Struggling to find balance between wanting control and embracing your child’s vibrant personality? Mary helps you shift from a strict, controlling approach to one that’s more gentle and understanding, all while steering clear of being overly permissive. Discover how to manage conflicts with empathy and create a family vibe that’s both peaceful and powerful.

💔 Tackling Mom Guilt and Inner Critic: We all know that “mom guilt” and that pesky inner critic can be relentless. Mary and I about how to set emotional and practical boundaries, prioritize self-care, and give yourself grace. These tips are all about helping you feel grounded and enjoy your parenting journey more.

🔧 Everyday Tips for Busy Moms: From handling morning meltdowns to dealing with outside pressures, Mary’s got you covered with practical strategies. Find out how to recognize the value of your efforts and tackle daily challenges with confidence and a smile.

💬 Join the Fun: Don’t miss this heart-to-heart that acknowledges the ups and downs of motherhood and celebrates your strength. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow moms who could use a little extra support.

May you and your spicy ones know that you make the world a better place.

About Mary:
Mary Van Geffen is the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy OnesTM️. She helps people who are highly competent in life but overwhelmed by motherhood to lean into the spiritual discipline of staying calm and cultivating warmth and tenderness all while trying to
wrangle fiery future CEOs. Often this requires serious skill-building and the balm of self-compassion. Mary has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day. Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light! She offers on-line parenting classes and her signature 8 week group program: Moms of Spicy Ones to help moms gain the confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting especially if they weren’t raised that way.
Mary is a certified Simplicity Parenting Counselor® and Professional Co-Active Coach, but her greatest achievement is cultivating a calm, kind and firm relationship with her Spicy go-getter daughter (now 18), mild child son (16) and un-Enneagramable hubby.
Where to connect: Moms of Spicy Ones® group coaching program.
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