Ever wonder why having all the parenting knowledge in the world still doesn't make those daily power struggles any easier? Hi, I'm Natalie McCabe. I'm here with Suzie Forbes, a pediatric occupational therapist with 30 years of experience, mental health clinician, and parenting coach who's also a mom of two kids with big emotions. In this episode, we're talking about transforming daily parenting struggles into opportunities for meaningful connection, specifically addressing why professional knowledge doesn't always translate to smooth parenting. Here's what we cover:

• Why even experienced professionals struggle with imposter syndrome in parenting (and how Suzie's 30 years of expertise didn't prevent her morning sock battles)
• The surprising shift from "perfection to presence" that changed everything for one overwhelmed OT mom
• The Lighthouse Method: How to identify your core parenting values and use them to navigate any behavioral challenge
• The 16-sock morning battle that transformed into a treasured connection ritual with one simple mindset shift
• Why "letting them win" isn't actually losing—and how redefining your goals changes your entire family dynamic
• The deeper truth about children's behavior: How her daughter's sock sensitivity was really a bid for connection and control

This isn't about perfect parenting or complex strategies. It's the secret every overwhelmed mom needs: discovering your core values that guide you back to connection.

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