What if the new year didn’t begin with pressure to fix yourself - but with permission to return to yourself?

In this episode of The Parenting Lab, we explore a different way to begin the year by shifting from parenting resolutions to a deeper, more meaningful parenting vision. Instead of focusing on behavior change or perfection, this conversation invites you to slow down, release “fixing” energy, and reconnect with what you truly long for in your family and relationships.

Together, we talk about why healing doesn’t happen on a calendar, why awareness is not a burden but an opening, and how vision - like physical sight - changes and refines as we gain clarity. You’ll learn how to access your parenting vision through regulation, emotional awareness, and intentional practice, rather than control or self-judgment. We’ll also introduce the guiding themes for the year ahead: regulation, clarity, relationship, safety, and healing.

This episode is not about motivation or self-improvement. It’s about creating safety, honesty, and intention as you move forward - one gentle step at a time. If you’re feeling tired of striving, overwhelmed by “shoulds,” or unsure where to begin, this is a place to land.

♥ Your Parent Coach, Brittney

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