“I just don’t want to fail again.” 

I blurted out those exact words yesterday.

Ahhhhh….how many times do I hear (or sense) that from parents who are tired of programs or specialists failing to meet their needs?!

 [[[BIG AIR HUG TO Y’ALL]]]  I see you.

I’m in a tender emotional space this season as I explore what I’ve loved about Mad to Glad, and what the next version of my parenting program will be.

The common thread I feel with my clients is that I am pulled toward better leadership, more connection, and growth.  It feels so vulnerable and tender.

I’ve watched parents “do the work” of learning a new way to be with, and respond to, their challenging kiddo since 2011 when I started my business.  

At times, the work is tender and baby-sized.  Other times, it’s fueled with confidence and go-get-em inspired action. 

I’m simply there alongside your journey to feed snippets of information and strategy, with a gigantic dose of compassion and love.

If you’ve recently had a rough day (or week….or month) with a kiddo who’s escalating, fighting, and trying to get a rise out of you, hang in there.  A solution is coming.

“Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.”

― Robert Schuller

A parent in our private FB group recently posted a falling-down (but also getting up!) moment that I want to share with you.

She was questioning the process and wondering how to get kids to listen as she felt they were walking all over her.

By sticking with our process, and layering in the next simple, practical steps, she had an awareness that I think many of us thoughtful, devoted, and caring parents learn about ourselves along the way.

When we have the courage to KEEP GOING, we can’t fail.  Picking ourselves up and investing our hope and action-oriented energy into steps designed with our best interest in mind do open us up to a new potential for what life can be a month from now, a year from now, and beyond!

You’re not failing.  Keep going.

With love,

Samantha